Talking points: An epic rivalry awaits another glorious chapter

Whatever happens, Saturday’s game between Tipperary and Galway is set to be the latest instalment of a rivalry where neither wants to let the other out of their sight.

2020: Cathal Mannion of Galway in action against Pádraic Maher of Tipperary during the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Final match between Galway and Tipperary at LIT Gaelic Grounds in Limerick. Pic:David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

With 20 minutes remaining in a 2014 qualifier in Thurles, Galway led Tipperary by six points. Galway looked in control but then Tipperary exploded, outscoring their opponents by 2-10 to 0-1 down the home straight. 

Tipperary managed to create an irresistible momentum against a tired team who were playing their third big championship game in 13 days, with Galway also having faced Kilkenny in a drawn and replayed Leinster semi-final over the two previous weekends.