Kerwick out as Ryan trims Premier panel

Tipperary senior hurling manager Declan Ryan has cut seven players from an extended squad ahead of next Saturday’s Waterford Crystal Cup quarter-final against UL — including 2010 All-Ireland winner Pat Kerwick.

2010 All-Ireland U21 medallists Paddy Murphy, James Barry and Kieran Morris have also been deemed surplus to requirements as Ryan looks ahead to the league campaign.

Killenaule clubman Kerwick played in the 2009 All-Ireland final against Kilkenny and won a 2010 winner’s medal as a non-playing sub but his last two seasons have been blighted by persistent injury problems.