Clare captured a seven point victory over Tipperary in their division 1A clash in Semple Stadium this afternoon.
Davy Fitzgeralds side held a double scores advantage at half time with a 3-07 to 0-08 lead, first half goals from John Conlon and a brace from Conor McGrath.
The Cratloe All Star completed his hatrick in the second half, and while Eamon O'Sheas premier side continued to plug back, the all Ireland champions enjoyed a scoreboard cushion throughout the latter half.
Full time score in Semple Stadium 4-15 to 0-20.
At Nowlan Park, Kilkenny overcame Galway by 2-16 to 1-16 to move top of the table.
14 man Waterford beat Anthony Dalys Dublin by 1-13 to 1-10.
In Division 1B it finished Limerick 1-14 Wexford 2-8 while Laois beat Antrim 2-21 to 21 points.
Cork defeated Offaly by 1-24 to 1-18.
