On 5 September 2010, Kilkenny won the championship after a 2-10 to 0-14 defeat of Clare in the All-Ireland final at Croke Park.[2] This was their 20th championship title overall and their first title since 2008.
Clare's Niall Arthur was the championship's top scorer with 0-50.
B Hartnett (0-6), C Lehane (0-6), J Coughlan (0-3), N Kelly (0-3), D Lordan (0-1), K Hallissey (0-1), S Moore (0-1), B Murray (0-1), D Sweetman (0-1), R O'Shea (0-1).