Cork hoping small tweaks will tip the scales

While the 'big three' of Galway, Kilkenny and Cork dominate in camogie, the Rebels are hoping some small tweaks can lead to a return of the O’Duffy Cup on Leeside this year.

Since Wexford’s All-Ireland success in 2012, each final has been contested by two of the aforementioned counties.

Cork lead the way on four – Galway have three titles, one more than Kilkenny – but are without a win since 2018, losing to the Tribeswomen last year and not being involved in the previous two deciders.

The league shows a similar story, with Clare in 2014 the last side to upset the status quo with a final appearance before suffering a heavy defeat to Kilkenny.

Cork are without league success in that period, but looked well placed to change that last month against the Tribes.

When Amy O’Connor slammed in a close-range goal to crown a superb attacking move at the start of the second half, the Rebels were 1-10 to 0-07 in front and it looked like their extra variety and range in the attacking sector was set to carry them to victory.

.@CorkCamogie have scored the first goal of the @OfficialCamogie League final right at the start of the second half via Amy O'Connor to extend their lead #rtegaa @RTE2 @RTEplayer