Tipp and Cahill up and running as Ryan and Forde goals down Clare 

It means a first win for Tipperary since their League victory over Antrim last March with the feelgood factor helped by fine performances by Michael Breen at full-back as well as Gearóid O’Connor and Ryan in attack, making compelling cases for further involvement this spring.

PHYSICAL: Enda Heffernan of Tipperary in action against Brandon O'Connell of Clare. Pic: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Co-Op Superstores Munster Hurling League Group A 

Tipperary 2-22 Clare 0-20