Kilkenny won the championship, beating Cork 3-10 to 1-12 in the final at Croke Park, Dublin.

One team is eliminated at this stage, while the winners advance to the All-Ireland semi-final.

Final: (1 match) The winners of the lone quarter-final join another Ulster team to contest this game.

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 to the All-Ireland semi-final where they play the Leinster champions.