Richie Power

Eight-time All-Ireland winning former Kilkenny hurler

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Carrickshock forward Richie Power won an incredible eight all-Ireland medals in his 11-year Kilkenny hurling career.

"Limerick simply bullied Galway from minute one"

Galway victory would have been pure robbery

Had Limerick lost that game, it would have been one of the biggest robberies we've ever seen.

GAA • 23 Aug 18

'From the very start of this year, the pundits, the media, the fans were saying this was Galway's to lose. That has crept into players' minds'

Limerick must get handle on Glynn and survive first 25

As Galway and Limerick prepare for an All-Ireland showdown, Richie Power reckons the defending champions must find a way to replicate their 2017 form or else they risk losing their grip on Liam MacCarthy.

GAA • 15 Aug 18

'One thing Clare showed over 160 minutes of hurling is that Galway are far from bullet-proof'

Pressure of expectation could be weighing on Galway

If Galway don't get that consistency of performance across the 70 minutes then they're going to run out of lives soon

GAA • 08 Aug 18

'It was amazing that only one Na Piarsaigh player, Mike Casey, started for Limerick last Sunday, which shows the strength in their panel'

Clare can make Galway pay for lack of killer instinct

Clare have all the momentum going into Sunday's All-Ireland SHC semi-final replay with Galway this weekend, writes Richie Power.

GAA • 01 Aug 18

'I expect Galway and Cork to contest the All-Ireland hurling final'

Galway and Cork look best placed to reach final

Richie Power outlines his reasons why he expects reigning champions Galway and Cork to emerge victorious this weekend to advance to the All-Ireland hurling Final.

GAA • 25 Jul 18

'The main problem with Wexford is they've become very, very predictable'

Kilkenny on right track but Wexford need a re-think

Both Kilkenny and Wexford departed the championship this weekend - but one team has far more reason to feel optimism than they other, says Richie Power

GAA • 18 Jul 18

Power believes Clare hurler John Conlon is the leading contender for Hurler of the Year

Wexford have the man to curb red-hot John Conlon

The eight-time All-Ireland winner expects Wexford to end Clare's interest in the Championship, and fears his native Kilkenny may struggle to physically recover in time when they face Limerick.

GAA • 12 Jul 18