 Cork achieved this by winning the provincial decider after a surprise eight-point defeat of Tipperary, and a subsequent 5-15 to 2-21 victory over Galway in the All-Ireland final.The 1990-91 hurling season was a trophyless one for Cork after surrendering the Munster Championship title to Tipperary by five points in a final replay.In spite of this defeat, all four members of the selection committee, including Coleman, were reappointed for a further term.