Different score difference rules could decide Leinster and Munster hurling championships

If three or more teams finish on the same points total, different rules apply.

POINT OF DIFFERENCE: In the highly competitive Munster round robin, score difference across all four matches will be applicable if three or more teams conclude on the same number of points. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

The final placings in the Leinster and Munster senior hurling championships will be decided differently if three or more teams finish on the same number of points.

For the second year running, in the event multiple Leinster SHC sides are tied at the end of the competition score difference in the games involving those counties only will be the first determining factor followed by highest total score for, highest total goal for and failing that a play-off.