Pundit predictions: 2022 Hurling Championship

What six teams will emerge from the Leinster and Munster hurling championships this year? The RTÉ pundits make their predictions ahead of the start of the 2022 championship.

Liam Sheedy's picks: Limerick, Waterford Cork

"If I had to pick three right now, I'd pick Limerick, Waterford and Cork. If they keep their form, they are the three that are favourites, but Tipp and Clare in Thurles is a massive match. The winner of that [only] has to win one more game."

Anthony Daly’s picks: Waterford, Limerick, Clare

"Waterford look very good. I think Limerick will be in the three, and Clare's logistics might swing it: Two in Ennis, two in Thurles. We know where we're going and there are a few injuries coming back."

Shane Dowling's picks: Waterford, Limerick, Cork

"On all-known form, you have to pick Waterford. They have been awesome throughout the whole league. Unless Limerick find the form that is needed, it’s Waterford that are up there now. Limerick and Cork should also emerge."

Ursula Jacob’s picks: Limerick, Waterford, Cork

"All the attention is on Waterford currently, but I do think Limerick will have a point to prove. I think Waterford will win a title this year, either Munster or the All-Ireland, but which one is the question."

Shane Dowling’s picks: Galway, Kilkenny, Wexford

Galway are really the unknown. Kilkenny probably need to improve and I think Wexford will advance, so they are the three for me.

Ursula Jacob’s picks: Kilkenny, Galway, Wexford

There will be very little to choose between the top three in Leinster this year. I can see a Wexford and Kilkenny decider and that usually ends in a classic game. I think if Wexford can get past Galway on Sunday it will set them up nicely and I can see Darragh Egan getting a provincial