Roscommon's four-match unbeaten run came to an abrupt end at Ardfinnan where Tipperary, who enjoyed a 1-5 to 0-2 interval lead, held firm after the restart.

Tipperary got off to a flying start and had their opening score from full back Conor O'Dwyer from Kilmacud Crokes, who hit a point after five minutes. Then man of the match midfielder Derry Foley fisted home a Brian Burke centre to the back of the net in the sixth minute.

Roscommon began the second half with a Jason Neary point after a minute and threatened to over-run the home side. However, Tipperary's second Kilmacud Crokes player, John Costello, steadied the home side with a fine point after 36 minutes.

Tipperary: P Ryan; N Kelly, C O'Dwyer (0-1), L Cronin; B Hahessy, M Sheahan, S Collum; C McGrath, D Foley (1-1); M Spillane (0-1), J Costello (0-2), B Burke; P Lambert, B Cummins, D Browne (0-2). Subs: S Maher for P Lambert, J Williams for C McGrath.

Roscommon: B Morkan; D Galvin, M Feely, M Kelly; C Henehan, C McDonald, D Donlon; G Keane (0-1), D Connellan (0-2); A Nolan, F Grehan, E Lohan (0-3); L Dowd, F O'Donnell, J Neary (0-1). Subs: M Ryan for D Donlon, T Ryan for A Nolan, T Grehan for F O'Donnell.

Referee: J Kearney (Cork).