Cork and Limerick advance to Munster final

Cork and Limerick will contest the Munster Senior Hurling Championship final after both recorded decisive victories in the final round of the group stage on Sunday. Cork comfortably defeated Clare at Páirc Uí Chaoimh, while Limerick powered past Tipperary with a five goal haul at the Gaelic Grounds.

Cork secured their place in the provincial decider with a commanding performance against Clare. The Banner led only once in the game, when Tony Kelly converted a 65 for the first score. Cork moved five points clear approaching halftime before Brian Hayes scored a goal, giving the Rebels a strong advantage. The lead in the second half never dropped below eight points, and the result was never in doubt. For Cork, the win was important given they were without injured players Darragh Fitzgibbon and Ciaran Joyce, though Rob Downey returned to the lineup. The victory also ensured Cork would avoid a potential elimination scenario after they slipped to defeats earlier in the group.

Limerick booked their place in an eighth consecutive Munster final with a dominant display against Tipperary, who were already eliminated from the championship. Aaron Gillane opened the scoring with a goal in the...