Hurling league structure to remain in place

The GAA's Central Council have decided to retain the current 12-team Division 1 structure in the Allianz Hurling League, with the added element of quarter-finals.

The Central Council voted to keep the six-team Division 1A and six-team Division 1B in place at a meeting today, meaning that Munster champions Limerick will play in Division 1B along with beaten All-Ireland finalists Cork who were relegated from the top flight last season.