Tipperary are one game away from retaining the Munster senior hurling title.
The Premier County defeated Limerick 3-12 to 1-6 at Semple Stadium yesterday to set up a final showdown with Waterford in just under three weeks' time.
Tipp managed to come out top despite having John 'Bubbles' O'Dwyer sent off after 14 minutes
Manager Michael Ryan says his side showed their character when the chips were down
Michael Breen played a major part in Tipp's victory, scoring two goals in quick succession in the first half.
He says the team are made of the right stuff and they all worked together.
Meanwhile, Tipperary are out of the Munster Intermediate Hurling Championship.
Limerick beat them 2-11 to 0-15 in the provincial semi-final to set up a meeting with Clare early next month.
Tipp boss William Maher says the fact they never got ahead in the match proved costly
