[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":6},["ShallowReactive",2],{"year-excerpts-2019":3},{"tipperary-wins-after-richie-hogan-red-card-2019":4,"ireland-achieves-world-number-1-ranking-2019":5},"The decade ended with a Tipperary-Kilkenny final. Kilkenny led early, but a goal from Niall O'Meara sparked Tipperary's revival. The turning point was Richie Hogan's dismissal for a high challenge just before halftime. Tipperary capitalized on the extra man, with goals from Séamus Callanan and John O'Dwyer, securing a comfortable 14-point win on August 18.","Ireland reached the number one spot in the World Rugby Rankings for the first time in their history. This achievement reflected a period of sustained success for the national team.",1789333836373]