Cork 1-24 Kilkenny 0-24: This first NHL game - under lights - in the redeveloped Pairc Ui Chaoimh saw Cork drive to a thrilling win in front of 16,180 spectators.

Tipperary 2-22, Kilkenny 1-13:

TIPPERARY have re-arranged their attack for Sunday’s Allianz National Hurling League final against All-Ireland champions in Thurles, making no fewer than four changes from the last round game against Limerick a fortnight ago.