'Phenomenally fit' Cork open campaign with big win over Tipp

Trailing by two at the break and with the elements behind them for the second period, Tipperary would have smelled an upset - but no answer to Cork’s sharp increase in pace

Cork's Libby Coppinger has a shot on goal saved by Lauren Fitzpatrick of Tipperary. Picture: INPHO/Bryan Keane

Cork 3-15 Tipperary 2-6

Cork’s supreme fitness during a dominant second-half showing delivered Ephie Fitzgerald’s side a winning start to their 2021 League campaign.