Munster stronger than Leinster, claims Michael Ryan

The Munster SHC is more competitive than Leinster, Tipperary manager Michael Ryan has claimed, adding it will be particularly harsh on whichever two Munster counties exit the championship in mid-June.

After five rounds of provincial action this month and next, the fourth and fifth placed counties in Munster and Leinster will depart the scene, their season over by June 17.

“Survival will be the key word. It’s an unprecedented Munster championship,” Ryan said.