Jason Forde rattles 3-10 as Tipp dismiss Offaly challenge

A competitive first half gave way to a second-half rout for the All-Ireland champions

Jason Forde of Tipperary scores the fifth goal against Offaly at Glenisk O'Connor Park in Tullamore, Offaly. Photo by Matt Browne/Sportsfile

Allianz HL Division 1A: Offaly 1-18 Tipperary 5-24 

Conviction and class. That was the currency Tipp traded in at Glenisk O’Connor Park on Sunday, as Liam Cahill’s side turned a competitive opening half into a one-sided demolition of Offaly in round two of the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A.