Kilkenny won the championship, beating Cork 3–18 to 1–13 in the final at Croke Park, Dublin.
One team is eliminated at this stage, while the winners advance to the All-Ireland semi-final.
One team is eliminated at this stage, while the winners advance directly to the All-Ireland final.
One team is eliminated at this stage, while the winners advance to the All-Ireland semi-final where they play the Leinster champions.
One team is eliminated at this stage, while the winners advance to the All-Ireland final.