Two exiles in Kilkenny, former Cork and Tipperary seniors, watched Sunday’s Munster championship opener.

CORK hurling boss Denis Walsh last night handed out three full championship debuts for Sunday’s Munster quarter-final against Tipperary in Semple Stadium.

WITH his side already through to the knockout stages of the Allianz NHL, Tipperary manager Ken Hogan has rested a number of first choice players for Sunday’s clash with Cork at Pairc Uí Chaoimh.

By Bill George examines the spectacular success of a tournament exclusively for GAA players.