Tipperary’s hurlers ‘are going in the right direction’.

A late point from John 'Bubbles' O'Dwyer earned Tipp a draw in Galway yesterday and ensured that the Premier County wouldn't lose three in a row in Division 1A.

They face Cork at Semple Stadium knowing they'll have to better the Tribesmen's result against Waterford to secure the final last eight berth.