Cork and Tipperary to Clash in Historic All-Ireland Hurling Final
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Summary
Cork and Tipperary are set to face off in a historic All-Ireland hurling final, continuing a long-standing rivalry that dates back to 1741.
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It is a rivalry woven into the fabric of hurling history and on Sunday, Cork and Tipperary get ready for the latest instalment with the game's biggest prize on the line.
Cork and Tipperary have been familiar foes in big hurling games, but on Sunday, they will meet in an All-Ireland final for the first time.
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