Five things we learned from Tipp-Cork: Pride, progress and McCarthy's teenage kicks

Liam Cahill's men were able to reclaim their 'sacred' fortress while Rebels Mullins and Cotter had differing fortunes in their first starts

TUG OF WAR: Jake Morris of Tipperary has his jersey pulled by Micheál Mullins of Cork during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A match between Tipperary and Cork at FBD Semple Stadium in Thurles, Tipperary. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Pride park 

Cork have made Thurles a second home in recent years and especially so against the Blue and Gold. Their last two visits ended with 12- and 18-point wins over the hosts while racking up tallies of 4-30 and 3-30.