Winning Munster proves a curse

Cork did succeed in doing something on Sunday. They became a statistic.

They satisfied a worrying trend that has developed in recent years. Another All-Ireland semi-final, another no-show by Munster champions.

Going back to Tipperary’s abysmal display against Kilkenny in 2012, the average size of defeat for previously unbeaten provincial representatives now stands at almost 12 points.