'Awesome' work-rate key to Cork U20 success - manager Pat Ryan

Characteristically, Ryan paid tribute to the work done by his predecessor as manager in the grade, Denis Ring

Cork's Pat Ryan celebrates at the final whistle as the Rebels won the U20 All-Ireland Hurling Championship. Picture: INPHO/Ken Sutton

Cork manager Pat Ryan paid tribute to his side’s work rate in their All-Ireland U20 hurling final win over Dublin.

“I thought our work rate was awesome, I thought Brian Roche’s work rate in the middle of the field was fantastic, the two Roches are unbelievable fellas.”