Murray on fire for Burgess

THERE were few surprises in the opening round of the Tipperary senior hurling championship over the weekend.

Borrisoleigh defeated Ballingarry (0-13 to 0-8) with county men Paddy Stapleton and Brendan Maher impressing. The winners led 0-7 to 0-4 at the break but failed to take control when the losers were reduced to 14 men following the dismissal of Jack Fennelly.

Upperchurch-Drombane produced a strong second-half display to fashion a 2-18 to 1-13 win over Moneygall.