The 2015 season was Eamon O'Shea's third and final year as manager of the Tipperary senior hurling team. In October 2014, O'Shea confirmed that he would stay on for a third year as Tipperary manager. It was also confirmed that Michael Ryan will succeed O'Shea as manager on a two-year term after the conclusion of the 2015 season. Declan Fanning also joined the back-room team for 2015 as a selector.Brendan Maher continued as captain for a second year with Pádraic Maher remaining as vice-captain.