All-Ireland hurling champions Limerick have 10 players selected on The Sunday Game’s Hurling Team of the Year, including Gearóid Hegarty was named Hurler of the Year by the RTÉ panel.

Runners-up Galway have three players included in the selection, while beaten semi-finalists Clare and Cork have one apiece.

The team was chosen by Shane Dowling, Dónal Óg Cusack, Ursula Jacob, Brendan Cummins, Anthony Daly and Patrick Horgan.

“Overall, the top player is Gearóid Hegarty,” former Cork goalkeeper Cusack said.

“When you talk about Limerick peaking in All-Ireland finals, he was man of the match in the 2020 All-Ireland final, man of the match in the 2022 All-Ireland final, a previous Hurler of the Year.

“His impact on the game – didn’t score in the semi-final, didn’t score in the final – I doubt there’s ever been a player that’s been named Hurler of the Year, especially in attack, but I couldn’t say enough. He’s been the main man.”

Meanwhile, Cathal O'Neill was named All-Ireland final man of the match after shooting 1-4 from play.

The Sunday Game Hurling Team of the Year for 2026 is:

Goalkeeper: Nickie Quaid (Limerick)

Full back line: Barry Nash (Limerick), Sean Finn (Limerick), Darren Morrissey (Galway)

Half back line: Diarmuid Byrnes (Limerick), Will O'Donoghue (Limerick), Kyle Hayes (Limerick)

Midfield: Cathal Mannion (Galway), Cian Lynch (Limerick)

Half forward line: Gearóid Hegarty (Limerick), Aidan O'Connor (Limerick), Cathal O'Neill (Limerick)

Full forward line: Peter Duggan (Clare), Brian Hayes (Cork), Jason Rabbitte (Galway)

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