Corbett bombshell for Tipp

TIPPERARY star Lar Corbett stunned the hurling world last night by announcing his inter-county hurlingretirement.

Corbett bombshell for Tipp
Tue, 07 Feb, 2012 - 00:00
Jackie Cahill

The 2010 Hurler of the Year broke the shock news to Tipp manager Declan Ryan in person. Sources indicated that Corbett had earlier informed his shellshocked teammates of his decision via text message.

Corbett, 30, joined the Tipperary senior hurling panel as a 19-year-old under the tenure of Nicky English but has now called time on a glittering career.

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