Dublin hurlers hold off late Tipp rally in Thurles to maintain unbeaten league start

Goals from Rian McBride and Ronan Hayes helped Dublin to open up a five-point lead with 20 minutes to go - and they needed that cushion

Tipperary's Robert Byrne and Fergal Whitely of Dublin go at it in their Allianz Hurling League clash in Thurles. Pic: INPHO/Lorraine O'Sullivan

Dublin 2-16 Tipperary 0-21  

Dublin were forced to dig in late on to hold off a stirring Tipperary revival in Thurles, maintaining their unbeaten start to 2022 and securing top spot in Division 1B of the Allianz National Hurling League.