The Nicky Rackard Cup 2007 will begin in June 2007. This will be the third time this element of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship will be played.

Format

Thirteen teams will participate in the 2006 Nicky Rackard Cup. The teams are divided into three groups roughly based on geographical criteria. The groups are identical to the Nicky Rackard Cup 2006 except that in 3C Roscommon replace Derry, who have been promoted. It is not yet decided which group Europe will be placed into.

Knockout stages

Match Date Venue Team Score Team Score
Quarter-Final Playoff Runner-up 3A Runner-up 3C
Quarter-Final Runner-up 3B Quarter-Final Playoff winners
Semi-Final Group winner Group winner
Semi-Final Group winner Quarter-Final winners
Final