Star Wars II: revenge of the Rebels

IT’S rapidly becoming one of the GAA’s most riveting rivalries. Last year Waterford dethroned Cork as Munster champions in a hurling classic at Semple Stadium.
Star Wars II: revenge of the Rebels
Mon, 23 May, 2005 - 01:00
Tony Leen

Yesterday, Cork returned the favour in a game of 36 scores and countless talking points.

These Munster rivals don’t do dour.

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