The draws for the 2017 provincial hurling championships have been revealed tonight with new All-Ireland kingpins Tipperary set to open the defence of their Munster crown versus Cork in the quarter-final.

The Rebels provide the opening opposition for Michael Ryan's men who will bid for a coveted three-in-a-row of provincial titles next season. The winners of this clash face 2015 and 2016 beaten finalists Waterford.

On the other side of the draw, Shannonside neighbours, Limerick and Clare, both under new management, will face off for a place in the decider.

Meanwhile, in Leinster, Bob O'Keeffe Cup holders Kilkenny could potentially meet Davy Fitzgerald's Wexford. The Cats will await the Model County or a qualifier group team in the semi-finals.

Galway and Dublin have been pitted against each other in a quarter-final with the winners taking on Offaly or a qualifier group team in the last four.

 

2017 Munster SHC draw:

Quarter-final

Cork v Tipperary

Semi-finals

Limerick v Clare

Waterford v Cork/Tipperary

 

2017 Leinster SHC draw:

Qualifier Group:

Laois, Westmeath, Meath, Kerry

Quarter-finals

Galway v Dublin

Offaly v Qualifier group team

Wexford v Qualifier group team

Semi-finals

Kilkenny v Wexford/Qualifier group team

Galway/Dublin v Offaly/Qualifier group team

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