 Tipperary announced their return to the big time in 2008 by remaining undefeated in the National League before meeting Galway in the final.In an exciting game Tipp emerged victorious by 3-18 to 3-16 and Cummins collected his third National League medal on the field of play.Tipperary later qualified for the Munster final where they defeated a resurgent Clare team by 2-21 to 0-19.