The 2023 National Hurling League, known for sponsorship reasons as the Allianz Hurling League, was the 92nd season of the National Hurling League, an annual hurling competition held in Ireland for county teams. Three English county teams also feature. Waterford were the title holders.
It took place between 4 February and 9 April.
On 9 April, Limerick won the National Hurling League for the fourteenth time after a 2–20 to 0–15 win against Kilkenny in the final.
Format
League structure
Thirty-five teams compete in the 2023 NHL –
- twelve teams organised in two six-team groups of approximately equal strength in Division 1
- six teams in Divisions 2A, 2B and 3A
- five teams in Division 3B.
All thirty-two county teams from Ireland take part. London, Lancashire and Warwickshire complete the lineup.
Each team plays all the other teams in their group or division once, either home or away. Two points are awarded for a win, and one for a draw.
Tie-breaker
- If only two teams are level on league points, the team that won the head-to-head match is ranked ahead. If this game was a draw, score difference (total scored minus total conceded in all games) is used to rank the teams.
- If three or more teams are level on league points, score difference is used to rank the teams.
Finals, promotions and relegations
Division 1
- The top two teams in each group play in the NHL semi-finals and final.
- The bottom team in each group meet in a relegation play-off, with the losers being relegated to Division 2A
Division 2A
- Second and third place meet in the Division 2A semi-final
- The first-placed team plays the semi-final winner in the Division 2A final, with the winners being promoted to Division 1
- The bottom team is relegated to Division 2B
Division 2B
- Second and third place meet in the Division 2B semi-final
- The first-placed team plays the semi-final winner in the Division 2B final, with the winners being promoted to Division 2A
- The bottom two teams meet in a relegation play-off, with the losers being relegated to Division 3A
Division 3A
- Second and third place meet in the Division 3A semi-final
- The first-placed team plays the semi-final winner in the Division 3A final, with the winners being promoted to Division 2B
- The bottom team is relegated to Division 3B
Division 3B
- Second and third place meet in the Division 3B semi-final
- The first-placed team plays the semi-final winner in the Division 3B final, with the winners being promoted to Division 3A
Division 1
Division 1 Format
The top twelve teams compete in Division 1 in two six-team groups of approximately equal strength. This group structure was introduced in 2020; the groups were redrawn for 2022 and 2023.
Each team play all the other teams in their group once. Two points are awarded for a win and one for a draw. The top two teams in each group qualifies for the NHL semi-finals.
Division 1 Group A Table
NHL semi-finals Relegation play-off
Division 1 Group A Rounds 1 to 5
Division 1 Group A Round 1
- This game is also the final of the 2023 Walsh Cup.
Division 1 Group A Round 2
Division 1 Group A Round 3
Division 1 Group A Round 4
Division 1 Group A Round 5
Division 1 Group B Table
NHL semi-finals Relegation play-off
Division 1 Group B Rounds 1 to 5
Division 1 Group B Round 1
Division 1 Group B Round 2
Division 1 Group B Round 3
Division 1 Group B Round 4
Division 1 Group B Round 5
Division 1 Semi-Finals
Division 1 Final
Division 1 relegation play-off
The bottom teams in the two Division 1 groups meet in a play-off with the losers being relegated to Division 2A.
Division 1 scoring statistics
- Overall
- In a single game
Division 2A
Division 2A Table
Division final, winner promoted Division semi-final Automatic relegation to Division 2B
Division 2A Rounds 1 to 5
Division 2A Round 1
Division 2A Round 2
Division 2A Round 3
Division 2A Round 4
Division 2A Round 5
Division 2A Semi-Final
Division 2A Final
Division 2A scoring statistics
- Overall
- In a single game
Division 2B
Division 2B Table
Division final, winner promoted Division semi-final Relegation play-off
Division 2B Rounds 1 to 5
Division 2B Round 1
Division 2B Round 2
Division 2B Round 3
Division 2B Round 4
Division 2B Round 5
Division 2B Semi-Final
Division 2B Final
Division 2B relegation play-off
Division 2B scoring statistics
- Overall
- In a single game
Division 3A
Division 3A Table
Division final, winner promoted Division semi-final Automatic relegation to Division 3B
Division 3A Rounds 1 to 5
Division 3A Round 1
Division 3A Round 2
Division 3A Round 3
Division 3A Round 4
Division 3A Round 5
Division 3A Semi-Final
Division 3A Final
Division 3A scoring statistics
- Overall
- In a single game
Division 3B
Division 3B Table
Division final, winner promoted Division semi-final
Division 3B Rounds 1 to 5
Division 3B Round 1
Division 3B Round 2
Division 3B Round 3
Division 3B Round 4
Division 3B Round 5
Division 3B Semi-Final
Division 3B Final
Division 3B scoring statistics
- Overall
- In a single game
References
External links
- Full Fixtures and Results
