Kerry were the 2015 champions and were promoted to the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship.
Meath won the replay on 25 June 2016 after extra time, beating Antrim 4-21 to 5-17.
Relegated from the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Promoted from the Nicky Rackard Cup Promoted to the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Relegated to the Nicky Rackard Cup All eight teams play in Round 1.
[4] During the final a point that wasn't actually scored was awarded to Meath on the official scoreboard.
On 7 June 2016 the CCCC ruled that the final score was a draw, 2-17 to 1-20, and that the match should be replayed.