A lack of defensive fundamentals, rather than opponents’ creativity, often decides a game. Cork must be robust but flexible at the back in Thurles, writes Donal O’Grady.

Earlier this week, hurling greats Nicky English, Eddie Brennan and Donal O’Grady sat down with Eoghan Cormican to pore over the game’s "most unpredictable" fixture

The clash of the champions in the Mid Tipperary senior hurling championship semi-final ended in stalemate at Templetuohy yesterday as county champions Drom-Inch, courtesy of a pointed free by Johnny Ryan with the last puck of extra-time, forced a 2-21 each draw with Loughmore-Castleiney, the divisional champions, in a thrilling contest.

Three factors that may decide tomorrow’s outcome

BEFORE anything else, just consider this brief sample of the fare yesterday.