Tipperary discover Munster hurling and football opponents as 2027 draws confirmed
The Premier County will face familiar rivals in both competitions as preparations for the 2027 inter-county season begin to take shape
Tipperary's senior hurlers and footballers have learned their opponents for the opening competitions of the 2027 season following the draws for the Co-Op Superstores Munster Senior Hurling League and McGrath Cup Football League on Tuesday morning.
The Premier County's hurlers have been drawn in Group 1 alongside Cork and Waterford, while the footballers will also face the Déise, along with Limerick, in their bid to reach the McGrath Cup final.
The draws were confirmed by Munster GAA on Tuesday, November 3, with both competitions set to provide counties with an opportunity to get valuable competitive action under their belts ahead of the National Leagues.
In the Munster Senior Hurling League, Tipperary will renew rivalries with Cork and Waterford in what promises to be a competitive three-team group.
The other group will see Clare, Kerry and Limerick battle it out for a place in the decider.
Meanwhile, Tipperary's footballers will face Limerick and Waterford in Group 1 of the McGrath Cup, with Clare, Cork and Kerry making up Group 2.
Only the top team from each group will progress to the respective finals, meaning there will be little room for error in either competition.
The finals of both competitions are scheduled to take place between January 14 and 16, 2027, with the full fixture details, including dates, times and venues, to be confirmed in the coming weeks.
2027 Co-Op Superstores Munster Senior Hurling League Draw
Group 1: Cork, Tipperary, Waterford.
Group 2: Clare, Kerry, Limerick.
2027 McGrath Cup Football League draw
Group 1: Limerick, Tipperary, Waterford.
Group 2: Clare, Cork, Kerry.
Further fixture information will be available on the Munster GAA website as details are confirmed.