Orlaith Cahalane solo goal key as Cork hold off stern Tipp challenge

Matthew Twomey’s side was pushed to the wire by Tipperary at The Ragg but go top of the table

Tipperary's Mairead Eviston competes for possession with Orlaith Cahalane of Cork

Cork sit on top of Division 1A of the Very Camogie League after Saturday afternoon’s series of games, but Matthew Twomey’s side was pushed to the wire by Tipperary at The Ragg, the first time this year that serious questions were asked of last year’s league and All-Ireland finalists.

It was Tipperary who started the sharper of the two Munster rivals, as they edged 0-4 to 0-2 in front. Nenagh’s Grace O’Brien was in prolific form in the early stages as she fired over three early points from play, with Eimear McGrath adding another. Amy O’Connor and Chloe Sigerson (free) hit back for the Rebels.