Stakelum's goal gives All-Ireland champions Tipperary winning start to league against Galway

Captain Jake Morris kept the hosts in the contest for long spells, finishing with 0-8 (five from play), before laying on the winning goal.

SCRAP: Both teams get into a tussle during the game. Pic: ©INPHO/James Lawlor.

Allianz Hurling League Division 1A Tipperary 1-21 Galway 1-16

Darragh Stakelum’s 64th-minute goal carried Tipperary to their 50th National League victory over Galway after a rain-soaked battle in front of 7,762 fans at FBD Semple Stadium.