Pat Ryan: 'You have to be able to score 30 points plus now to win games'

'We know we have potential. We’ve had potential for the last four or five years but just haven’t been able to bring it through. It’s about getting that consistency. Everyone can see that on a given day Cork can put in any performance.'

NEXT STEP: Cork manager Pat Ryan during the Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 4 match between Tipperary and Cork. Pic: Daire Brennan, Sportsfile

It will be a waiting game for Cork senior hurling manager Pat Ryan as the final round of matches play out next weekend. 

They currently sit behind Limerick in second place in the table, but Limerick entertain Waterford and Tipperary host Clare on Sunday.