Kilkenny and Tipp must work harder to make final

THERE is now the promise of a more competitive conclusion to the Allianz NHL as a result of Tipperary’s loss to Cork in Semple Stadium on Saturday.

In different circumstances, Tipp and League champions Kilkenny would automatically have ensured their places in the final of Division 1 if they each advanced with full points and won their next game.

In that event, (with points being carried over) because of the placings of the other counties, their points totals could not be matched.