| League details | |
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| Dates | 11 October 1981 – 18 April 1982 |
| League champions | |
| Winners | Kilkenny (5th win) |
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← 1980–81
1982–83 →
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| Season | 1981-82 |
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| Champions |
Kilkenny 5th National League title Captain: Brian Cody Manager: Pat Henderson |
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← 1980-81
1982-83 →
All statistics correct as of 12 March 2017.
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The 1981–82 National Hurling League was the 51st season of the National Hurling League.
Cork came into the season as defending champions of the 1980-81 season. Carlow entered Division 1 as the promoted team.
On 18 April 1982, Kilkenny won the title after a 2-14 to 1-11 win over Wexford in the final. It was their 5th league title overall and their first since 1975-76.
Quarter-finals
Semi-finals
Final