1986–87 National Hurling League

Kilkenny came into the season as defending champions of the 1985-86 season. Westmeath and Wexford entered Division 1 as the promoted teams. On 3 May 1987, Galway won the title following a 3–12 to 3–10 win over Clare in the final. It was their first league title since 1974-75 and their 3rd National League title overall. Offaly and Westmeath were relegated from Division 1. Clare's Cyril Lyons was the Division 1 top scorer with 4-51. Table Group stage Knock-out stage Quarter-finals Semi-finals Final Scoring statistics ;Top scorer overall ;Top scorers in a single game ==Division 2==

Dublin, Laois, Mayo and Waterford entered Division 2 as the promoted and relegated teams from the previous season. On 1 March 1987, Tipperary secured the title following a 5–18 to 0–2 win over Mayo in the final round of the group stage. Waterford secured promotion to Division 1 as the second-placed team. Mayo and Meath were relegated from Division 2. Table ==Division 3==

Down, Monaghan and Roscommon entered Division 3 as the promoted and relegated teams from the previous season. On 1 March 1987, Down secured the title following a 3–18 to 0–6 win over Kildare in the final round of the group stage. Roscommon secured promotion to Division 1 as the second-placed team. Monaghan were relegated from Division 2. Table ==Division Four==

Knock-out stage ==External links==