The 1972 All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship was the 9th staging of the All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1964.
Cork were the defending champions, however, they were defeated by Clare in the Munster quarter-final.
On 10 September 1972, Galway won the championship following a 2-9 to 1-10 defeat of Dublin in the All-Ireland final. This was their first All-Ireland title in the under-21 grade.
Results.
Leinster Under-21 Hurling Championship.
Final
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Munster Under-21 Hurling Championship.
First round
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Semi-finals
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Final
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All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship.
Semi-finals
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Final
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References.
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