2022 Munster Hurling Cup
Hurling competition in Munster, Ireland
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The 2022 Munster Hurling Cup, also called the Co-Op Superstores Munster Hurling Cup,[1] was an inter-county hurling competition in the province of Munster.[2] Five of the six county teams of Munster competed; Cork did not compete.[3] The competition was originally cancelled as part of fixture rescheduling, but was reinstated in November 2021. The draw took place on 8 December 2021, and the tournament took place in January 2022. It was renamed the "Munster Hurling Cup" as it was no longer a league system.[4][5]
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Province | Munster |
| Year | 2022 |
| Sponsor | Co-Op Superstores |
| Date | 8–23 January 2022 |
| Teams | 5 |
| Defending champions | Limerick |
| Winners | |
| Champions | Limerick (3rd win) |
| Manager | John Kiely |
| Captain | Barry Nash |
| Runners-up | |
| Runners-up | Clare |
| Manager | Brian Lohan |
| Other | |
| Matches played | 4 |
Kerry achieved a shock victory over Tipperary in the quarter-final, the first time they had beaten them in senior hurling.[6] The Munster Hurling Cup was won by Limerick.[7]
Competition format
The competition is a straight knockout. Drawn games go to a penalty shoot-out without the playing of extra-time.
Fixtures and results
Final
League statistics
Top scorers
- Top scorers overall
| Rank | Player | Club | Tally | Total | Matches | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Reidy | Limerick | 1-28 | 31 | 2 | 15.5 |
| 2 | David Reidy | Clare | 0-18 | 18 | 2 | 9 |
| 3 | Shane Conway | Kerry | 0-11 | 11 | 2 | 5.5 |
| 4 | Pat Ryan | Limerick | 2-4 | 10 | 2 | 10 |
| 5 | Patrick Curran | Waterford | 0-9 | 9 | 1 | 9 |
| 6 | Austin Gleeson | Waterford | 1-4 | 7 | 1 | 7 |
| Sean Ryan | Tipperary | 0-7 | 7 | 1 | 7 | |
| 8 | Shane Meehan | Clare | 1-3 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| Mark Rodgers | Clare | 1-3 | 6 | 2 | 3 | |
| Adam English | Limerick | 1-3 | 6 | 2 | 3 | |
| 11 | Cathal O'Neill | Limerick | 0-5 | 4 | 2 | 2.5 |
| Brian O'Grady | Limerick | 0-5 | 4 | 2 | 2.5 |
- Top scorers in a single game