1970–71 National Hurling League

The 1970–71 National Hurling League was the 40th season of the National Hurling League.

Division 1
Cork came into the season as defending champions of the 1969-70 season.

On 23 May 1971, Limerick won the title following a 3-12 to 3-11 win over Tipperary in the final. It was their first league title since the 1946-47 season and their 6th National League title overall.

Kilkenny's Eddie Keher was the Division 1 top scorer with 2-50.

Knock-out stage
Quarter-finals

Semi-finals

Final

Scoring statistics

 * Top scorers overall


 * Top scorers in a single game