Tipp Are Intermediate Champs Again

Michael Ryan's side successfully defended their title by narrowly defeating the Rebels by 0-19 to 0-18 in the provincial decider at Semple Stadium.

The game was played in extremely hot conditions, and it was a game that struggled to flow, as the whistle of referee Damian Fox regularly interrupted proceedings.

Timmy Hammersley scored six points- with five of them coming from frees- as the home side just about held on to their crown.

Cork sub Bill Cooper had a late chance to score a goal, but was denied.