[1][2] London returned to the competition after a two-year hiatus due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Gaelic games.

Kildare replaced 2021 champions Offaly in the competition, having come last in the Joe McDonagh Cup in 2021 while Mayo were promoted into the competition, having won the Nicky Rackard Cup in 2021, replacing Roscommon, who finished last in 2021.

The counties who finish in the top two places shall qualify for the final, with the winner being promoted to the Joe McDonagh Cup.

The bottom placed team in the Round Robin is relegated to the Nicky Rackard Cup.

[3][4] Kildare player Niall Ó Muineacháin scored an own goal against London in the opening minute of their game.