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The Christy Ring Cup First Round Results...

Kildare 2-18 Meath 1-10

Kildare proved too strong for a weakened Meath side in this Ring Cup first round fixture on Saturday at Pairc Tailteann. Kildare march on to the quarter-finals, Meath have a second chance against another first round loser next Saturday.

Westmeath 5-15 Derry 3-16

Westmeath received a huge scare from Derry in this Christy Ring Cup extra-time thriller at Cusack Park, Mullingar on Saturday.

Kerry 0-27 Down 1-19

NHL Division 3A champions Kerry recorded a stunning win over Down in Newry on Saturday.

Wicklow 1-19 Mayo 2-12

In Aughrim, NHL Division 3B winners Wicklow recorded a victory over Mayo on Saturday.

Christy Ring 2010 - Round 2
May 15, 2010 (Sat)
- Round 2(A)Cill Dara V Cill Mhantáin
Time: TBC, Venue: TBC
Referee: TBC
- Round 2(A)Ciarraí V An Iarmhí
Time: TBC, Venue: TBC
Referee: TBC
- Round 2(B)Maigh Eo V An Dun
Time: TBC, Venue: TBC
Referee: TBC
- Round 2(B)Doire V An Mhí
Time: TBC, Venue: TBC
Referee: TBC

The Christy Ring Cup is in its 6th Year as a tournament. The 2010 tournament has the following double elimination format - each team will play at least two games before being knocked out.

  • The eight teams play four Round 1 matches.
    The winners in Round 1 advance to Round 2A.
    The losers in Round 1 go into to Round 2B.

    There are two Round 2A matches.
    The winners in Round 2A advance to the semi-finals.
    The losers in Round 2A go into to the quarter-finals.

    There are two Round 2B matches.
    The winners in Round 2B advance to the quarter-finals.
    The losers in Round 2B go into the relegation playoff.

    The losers of the relegation playoff are relegated to the Nicky Rackard Cup for 2011.

    There are two quarter-final matches between the Round 2A losers and Round 2B winners.
    The winners of the quarter-finals advance to the semi-finals.

    The losers of the quarter-finals are eliminated.

    There are two semi-final matches between the Round 2A winners and the quarter-final winners.
    The winners of the semi-finals advance to the final.
    The losers of the semi-finals are eliminated.

    The winners of the final win the Christy Ring Cup for 2010 and are promoted to the Liam McCarthy Cup 2011.


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