GER CUNNINGHAM’S DUBLIN reign began properly as the National Hurling League gets into full swing this afternoon.
We were live from Parnell Park for Dublin v Tipperary, but we also be kept a close eye on matters out west as Galway hosted Clare in the day’s other Division 1A clash.
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And two late scores from Jason Flynn has given Galway a one point win over Clare. A Frantic finish at Pearse Stadium.
70 + 1min: Galway 2-15 Clare 1-17: And it’s Flynn again, this time with a free and the Tribesmen lead in stoppage time.
67 mins — Clare 1-17 Galway 2-14: The sides are level thanks to Jason Flynn’s effort.
Joseph Cooney’s goal keeps Galway in the hunt but it’s Clare 1-16 Galway 2-12 with 10 to play.
Dublin 2-20 Tipperary 0-14
All over in Parnell Park and the Dubs beat a disappointing Tipp by 12 points.
GOAL FOR DUBLIN! Dublin 2-20 Tipperary 0-14
Liam Rushe ices the cake for the Dubs, firing across Gleeson and leaving the Tipp keeper with no chance.
Dublin 1-20 Tipperary 0-14: Seamus Callanan with what could be the last act of the afternoon.
Dublin 1-20 Tipperary 0-13: Great work again by Cian Boland to secure possession and Danny Sutcliffe points.
It’s shaping up to be a tight finish out west — Clare 1-12 Galway 1-11 with just over 15 minutes to play.
Dublin 1-19 Tipperary 0-13: Great work by Cian Boland on the left. His pass gives Dillon the space to run and he points. All over bar the shouting here.
Dublin 1-18 Tipperary 0-13: Bubbles points. He’s been the only thing saving the Tipp attack this afternoon.
Dublin 1-18 Tipperary 0-12: Paul Ryan points a free and then sub Cian Boland adds another. Dublin lead by nine as we enter the last few minutes.
Half a chance for Tipp as Brendan Maher pops it to Callanan but he runs into traffic and Colm Cronin clears.
Dublin 1-16 Tipperary 0-12: Conor O’Brien points. That’s four unanswered for Tipp but unless the goals come, it’s likely to be too little, too late.
Clare 1-12 Galway 1-9: Five minutes into the second half in Pearse Stadium and Brendan Bugler puts Clare three up. Great start to the second half by the Banner.
Dublin 1-16 Tipperary 0-10: Now it’s Bubbles on free-taking duties for Tipp and he fires over a monster from inside his own 65.
Dublin 1-16 Tipperary 0-9: And the sides trade scores again, Mark Schutte for the Dubs, Bubbles O’Dwyer for Tipp.
Tipp sub: Conor O’Brien is on for Conor O’Mahony.
Dublin 1-14 Tipperary 0-7: Tipp change it up as Callanan is relieved of free-taking duties and Jason Forde takes over. His first one is an easy one, and he points it.
Tipp sub: Conor Kenny on for Gearoid Ryan.
Dublin 1-13 Tipperary 0-6: Liam Rushe drops deep into midfield to claim possession. He races clear of Thomas Stapleton and points.
Dublin 1-12 Tipperary 0-6: Bubbles O’Dwyer points — that’s only Tipp’s third point from play this afternoon.
Galway 1-9 Clare 1-8 (HT): Jonathan Glynn’s goal just before the break has the Tribesmen in front by one at the break.
Callanan has a chance to open Tipp’s second-half account but again, he’s off the mark with a free.
Two changes at the break for Tipp — Denis Maher and Shane McGrath off for Ronan Maher and Thomas Stapleton.
Clare 1-7 Galway 0-9: Clare lead Galway for the first time as we approach the break in Pearse Stadium — John Conlon’s goal on 29 minutes the decisive moment so far.
Dublin 1-11 Tipperary 0-5
Conal Keaney wallops Shane McGrath as the two contest a ball in midfield, and picks up a booking for his troubles.
Callanan’s free is the final act of the half… and yup, you’ve guessed it, it’s wide. That’s the perfect 10 for Tipp in the first half.
It’s obviously contagious. Paul Ryan misses with a free for the Dubs as we approach the break.
Seamus Callanan sends a 60m+ free wide. Tipp are leaving far too many easy points out there.
As I type, Callanan has another wide. That’s eight now by my count and just two points from play.
Dublin 1-11 Tipperary 0-5: Two quick scores for Dublin as Paul Ryan knocks over a free and then Mark Schutte tacks on another.
Dublin 1-9 Tipperary 0-5: Seamus Callanan points a free from a difficult spot out on the sideline.
Dublin 1-9 Tipperary 0-4: Darren Gleeson is under serious pressure as he tries to play the ball out from the back and as he tries to wriggle free, he takes too many steps. Ryan points the free.
Dublin 1-8 Tipperary 0-4: Superb score by Dublin wing-back Chris Crummy. Tipp’s wasteful shooting is really costing them – Jason Forde and Seamus Callinan take their wide total to six.
Dublin 1-7 Tipperary 0-4: Bubbles O’Dwyer wins the scramble for possession 45m out and points.
Over in Pearse Stadium, points from Bobby Duggan and Colin Ryan make it Galway 0-5 Clare 0-3.
Dublin 1-7 Tipperary 0-3: Paul Ryan finds the space to turn, shoot and score. That’s his third of the afternoon so far.
Dublin 1-6 Tipperary 0-3: Ryan O’Dwyer seizes on a mistake by Paul Curran and points.
GOAL FOR DUBLIN! Dublin 1-5 Tipperary 0-2: Liam Rushe finally gets Paul Curran turned and he spots Eamonn Dillon racing inside on the overlap. The pass is precise, as is the finish. Dublin lead by six.
Dublin 0-3 Tipperary 0-2: Paul Ryan points to give Dublin the lead for the first time.
Dublin sub: Ryan O’Dwyer replaces Ross O’Carroll.
Brendan Maher plays in Ryan on the left. He fizzes a shot across the face of the Dublin goal, inviting a touch, but it never arrives. Still all square here at two apiece.
Gearoid Ryan lines up a score but he’s blocked at the vital moment by Paul Schutte. Great defending.
Tipperary 0-2 Dublin 0-2: Sutcliffe makes amends immediately, pointing from underneath the main stand.
Tipperary 0-2 Dublin 0-1: Danny Sutcliffe is penalised for three catches, and from his own 65, Callanan points the free.
Lovely fielding by Gearoid Ryan who gets out in front of Paul Schutte. He undoes all the good work with a misplaced pass to Denis Maher and it goes out for a Dublin sideline.
Tipperary 0-1 Dublin 0-1: Danny Sutcliffe plays in Eamonn Dillon who points beautifully from the left.
Mikey Carton slips under pressure from Gearoid Ryan but Dublin manage to clear their lines. Still no score.
Wayward shooting from both sides in the opening minutes. Ross O’Carroll should score for Dublin but puts it left.
Here’s the team news for Galway v Clare:
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TEAM NEWS: One change to the Tipp team named — Gearoid Ryan starts in place of Patrick Bonner Maher.
1. Darren Gleeson (Portroe)
2. Cathal Barrett (Holycross-Ballycahill)
3. Paul Curran (Mullinahone)
4. Joe O’Dwyer (Killenaule)
5. Kieran Bergin (Killenaule)
6. Conor O’Mahony (Newport)
7. Padraic Maher (Thurles Sarsfields)
8. Shane McGrath (Ballinahinch)
9. Brendan Maher (Borris-Ileigh)
10. Denis Maher (Thurles Sarsfields)
25. Gearoid Ryan (Templederry Kenyons)
12. James Woodlock (Drom & Inch)
13. John O’Dwyer (Killenaule)
14. Seamus Callanan (Drom & Inch)
15. Jason Forde (Silvermines)
TEAM NEWS: Dublin line out as named earlier this week.
1. Alan Nolan (St Brigid’s)
2. Cian O’Callaghan (Cuala)
3. Michael Carton (O’Toole’s)
4. Paul Schutte (Cuala)
5. Shane Durkin (Ballyboden St Enda’s)
6. Peter Kelly (Lucan Sarsfields)
7. Chris Crummy (Lucan Sarsfields)
8. Danny Sutcliffe (St Jude’s)
9. Ross O’Carroll (Kilmacud Crokes)
10. Conal Keaney (Ballyboden St Enda’s)
11. Eamonn Dillon (St Finbarr’s)
12. Colm Cronin (Cuala)
13. Paul Ryan (Ballyboden St Enda’s)
14. Liam Rushe (St. Patrick’s)
15. Mark Schutte (Cuala)
Good afternoon and welcome to The42′s live coverage of this afternoon’s Allianz Hurling League games.
We’re live from Parnell Park where Dublin take on last year’s All-Ireland runners up Tipperary, and we’ll also keep a close eye on proceedings in Pearse Stadium where Galway host Clare.
Mcnabney looks like he’s going to real deal.
Bonkers game. Head is dizzy watching that scoreboard bounce back and forth. Entertaining enough but ulster a little lucky I feel. Scarlets are no greats shakes either. Maybe McFarland wasn’t the problem after all…!
Dalton is a block of a man, I thought he showed up well. I’m encouraged by young lads leaving to have different rugby/life experiences. I’ve always thought Irish rugby lacks diversity in many senses of the word. Now he’s back – it will be interesting to see what he can offer.
Twas great entertainment to be fair. You have to appreciate a good contest and that surely was one. When your team gives you something to enthuse about and can involve the crowd as they did tonight then there is a heart beat there and so, plenty of hope.
@Michael Murray: a very young team and coaching staff. It’ll need time – there’s talent but it’s very raw.. I can’t see them come close to the playoffs or qualifying for CC though. Will that be accepted?
@Michael Murray: yep enjoyed that , was exiting alright. Scarlets are actually quite a physical side. Nothing between the two sides to be fair..Richie Murphy breathes a sigh of relief this week..
@Michael Corkery: ….unsure of Richie Murphy but yes to not looking for quick fixes. Has been too much chopping /changing and consequently it is difficult for what is a tremendously loyal and supportive fan base to get behind so much disruption. Patience is needed. Build something the fans can fall back in love with……just unsure Murphy is capable. Actually think you have identified the core issue more than he has.
@Stuart: good win for the Lions today :)
@Rob O’Connor: thanks. great getting one over the stormers and sharks, about time ..in a good position for a top 8 slot, so very pleased…:)
@Michael Murray: with a horrific injury list at Ulster it has been necessary to chop and change
I am sure that probably no one would like to see the end of changes more than Richie Murphy.
The previous management let a number of key players go along with leaving a massive hole in the finances and then the departure of Moore and Kitsoft were unforeseen Events which has left a massive gap.
@Michael Murray: I think we must have been watching different games. The only high quality entertainment all night, bar a couple of decent kicks from Murphy, was provided by the fella from Scarlets who sang a couple of songs in the bar afterwards.
@Justin Robinson: ….where do I mention ‘high quality’?…..your value, not mine.I said good contest.
@Michael Murray: If wasn’t a good contest. It was a poor game between two poor teams in front of a poor and largely silent crowd, that happened to be decided by a small number of points.
My god Ulster are some shambles of a rugby team. So so Sloppy. Only Mcnabney came out of this with any credit. The rubbish we are seeing from Munster, Ulster and Connacht on a weekly basis cannot be understated. Connacht determined to press the self destruct button again tonight.
@Ray Ridge: Connacht cannot get any continuity when coaches get too big headed and think their better than the club when an offer comes into for them.
@Eoin H: Wilkins should do the honourable thing tonight and pack it in. He should also bring Cordero and Piers O Connors with him. If we are going to bring in guys from overseas then minimum requirement is that they can catch the ball and are willing to make a tackle.
@Ray Ridge: you really are a beacon of positivity Raymond Ridgerton
@Ray Ridge: 3 irish wins
@SEAN: No good. Had you listened to me, your 50-cent quadruple wouldn’t be in the bin.
@Ray Ridge: im.not on about my 25 cent bet im saying 3 irish wins
@Ray Ridge: I only listen to u when u predict something i will the other team
@SEAN: bet the other team
@Ray Ridge: any chance you’d head away with them? Both defences very porous but fair play to Connacht they stuck at it when it would have been easier to pack it in and 5 points in the bag.
Welsh side’s improving are the irish side’s arent
Watching Ulster play with a proper scrumhalf for 60 was interesting, a novelty even. It took a while for the team to cop-on to what that means, but there’s some hope.
Raw sort of game 12 points down before an Ulster had touch the ball ( nearly) and then 10 more given away stupidly penalty before half time and a lose ball with no defence behind the ball.
The sort of mistakes which can dishearten many ,
Front row is a problem with a lack of ability to get the ball beyond the gain line the back is young and in experience likewise the half backs
And an injiury list too many key players and players some having to play out of position makes for a fragile defence .
After 5 minutes I expected to the side to lose that they didn’t gives hope for the future but maybe not this year but it requires a better front row to be acquired