Tipperary’s Jake Morris Wins Hurler of the Year in Team of the Year

BREAKING: Newly-crowned All-Ireland champions Tipperary dominate The Sunday Game’s Hurling Team of the Year with seven selections, including the prestigious title of Hurler of the Year for Jake Morris. This recognition comes on the heels of Tipperary’s stunning victory over Cork, where they clinched the Liam MacCarthy Cup with a decisive score of 3-27 to 1-18 earlier this evening.

Morris’s exceptional performance throughout the season has earned him this top honor, as he played a crucial role in Tipperary’s triumph. The announcement was made just moments ago, amplifying the excitement surrounding the team and its fans. With four players from runners-up Cork, along with two from Kilkenny, and one each from Dublin and Galway, the Hurling Team of the Year showcases the best of the sport.

The 2025 season has been a remarkable journey for Morris, who contributed two points in the final match, solidifying his status as a key player. Renowned Kilkenny legend Henry Shefflin praised Morris, stating, “Jake Morris had a brilliant year. He’s been the spiritual leader for Tipp.” Shefflin emphasized Morris’s ability to elevate the team, even when they struggled in the first half of the final.

In a further endorsement, Shefflin noted, “He has become selfless in his game… he has grown to a stature that he is our Hurler of the Year.” Morris is seen as a pivotal figure in Tipperary’s future, bridging the gap between seasoned veterans and emerging talents.

The complete lineup for The Sunday Game’s Hurling Team of the Year reflects the high standards of the competition:

1. Rhys Shelly (Tipperary)
2. Robert Doyle (Tipperary)
3. Huw Lawlor (Kilkenny)
4. Seán O’Donoghue (Cork)
5. Eoghan Connolly (Tipperary)
6. Ronan Maher (Tipperary)
7. Ciarán Joyce (Cork)
8. Darragh Fitzgibbon (Cork)
9. Cathal Mannion (Galway)
10. Jake Morris (Tipperary)
11. Andrew Ormond (Tipperary)
12. Cian O’Sullivan (Dublin)
13. Martin Keoghan (Kilkenny)
14. John McGrath (Tipperary)
15. Brian Hayes (Cork)

As fans celebrate this significant achievement, the focus now shifts to what lies ahead for Morris and the Tipperary squad. Will they build on this success in the upcoming season? For now, Tipperary’s victory and Morris’s recognition as Hurler of the Year mark a historic moment in Irish hurling, capturing the hearts of supporters everywhere.

Stay tuned for more updates as the celebrations continue and the implications of this victory unfold in the world of sport.