The rivalry goes back through time as the counties have clashed through the decades. In the 1970s Cork finally got the upperhand however when Babs Keating took over for the 1987 championship Tipperary turned the tables.  Tipperary and Cork played out a fantastic 1-17 a piece draw. Pictured below is an action photo from that game. Soon after the teams went to Killarney for the replay.... "Nicky English, Tipperary, after losing his hurl, in action against Cork's Richard Browne during the Munster Senior Hurling Championship Final between Tipperary and Cork at Semple Stadium in Thurles, Tipperary. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile"placeholder image
The rivalry goes back through time as the counties have clashed through the decades. In the 1970s Cork finally got the upperhand however when Babs Keating took over for the 1987 championship Tipperary turned the tables.  Tipperary and Cork played out a fantastic 1-17 a piece draw. Pictured below is an action photo from that game. Soon after the teams went to Killarney for the replay.... "Nicky English, Tipperary, after losing his hurl, in action against Cork's Richard Browne during the Munster Senior Hurling Championship Final between Tipperary and Cork at Semple Stadium in Thurles, Tipperary. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile"

PICTURES: How many Tipperary and Cork hurling clashes do you remember over the years?

Take a trip down memory lane as we recall some of the classics. .

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