I thought Dublin were superb all the way through,” said Cork manager Joe Carroll. “I think their pace, their tackling was at a different level to what we’re at and what we have been used to. I would definitely say the best team we have seen play this year so far.

Cork produce a ruthless display to book a return to the All-Ireland hurling final as they romp home against Dublin with a 7-26 to 2-21 win at Croke Park.

Cork made it back-to-back All-Ireland finals with a seven-goal, 7-26 to 2-21 demolition of Dublin in front of a full house on Jones' Road.