Five things we learned: Consistent Cork right in the mix for September success

Rebels are realistic MacCarthy Cup contenders

The win against Tipperary might have been a one-off. The win over Waterford came against opponents who barely turned up. But this was a third victory on the trot, for a hugely worthy provincial triumph, and it was executed in calm and mature fashion.

Even when Clare got it back to two points a minute from the end of normal time, was there ever the slightest chance that Cork would do anything other than close matters out? History provides the answer to that one. None whatsoever.