Waterford began their league campaign with an away fixture against Tipperary on 14 February 2009.

Waterford had a disappointing league, winning three of seven games and losing the remaining four, leaving them finishing fifth in the table.

The highlight of the league came with a win over reigning All-Ireland Hurling Champions, Kilkenny by four points.

The likes of Noel Connors, Maurice Shanahan, Shane Casey and brothers John and Podge Hurney got their first taste of competitive inter-county action.

Declan Prendergast notably got a 2-month ban after a strike to the face of Eddie Brennan during the league game against Kilkenny.