Richie Power

Eight-time All-Ireland winning former Kilkenny hurler

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

Beating Kilkenny could set Waterford on September road

A rare victory over Kilkenny in this weekend's hurling qualifiers could give Waterford the confidence to go on and reach their first All-Ireland final since 2008, writes Richie Power.

GAA • 05 Jul 17

'Some of the decisions and selections were strange'

Richie Power: This is Brian Cody's biggest test

The Kilkenny management and players have questions to answer after being comprehensively outplayed by Wexford, writes Richie Power.

GAA • 13 Jun 17

Wexford won't get a better opportunity to beat Kilkenny than Saturday night.

Wexford won't get a better chance to beat Kilkenny

Richie Power believes Wexford have a great opportunity to end a long losing Championship streak against neighbours Kilkenny, who might mirror their sweeper system on Saturday night.

GAA • 07 Jun 17

'More scrutiny will be focused on Tipperary as they look to salvage their season'

Tipp can still have massive say in All-Ireland race

Richie Power believes that Tipperary can rediscover a fluidity in their overall performance that will enable them to get firmly back in the race for Liam MacCarthy glory.

GAA • 24 May 17

'It will be at the back of Tipperary minds that they've lost to this Cork team'

Tipp must dispel doubts against old rivals Cork

Richie Power expects to see a reaction from All-Ireland champions Tipperary to their League final humbling by Galway when they meet neighbours Cork in the Munster SHC quarter-final on Sunday.

GAA • 17 May 17

This could be Galway's year

Former Kilkenny star Richie Power runs the rule over this year's hurling contenders and tips Galway to end their 29-year wait for the Liam McCarthy Cup.

GAA • 10 May 17

"I said that winning the league would give Galway a huge confidence boost going into the championship. I stand by that"

Richie Power: Strange final sets up fascinating summer

The nature of Galway's impressive capturing of the league title, coupled with Tipperary's no-show, has somewhat altered the championship picture, writes Richie Power.

GAA • 02 May 17

"If Wexford keep improving, they will put it up to Tipperary in the league semi-final"

Joys of spring will have Wexford primed for summer fare

Wexford are good enough to sustain the promise shown in the League ahead of the upcoming Championship, with the prospect of another battle with Kilkenny more than enough to focus minds, writes Richie Power.

GAA • 12 Apr 17

"I think all involved will feel they can now have a right cut off Tipp in Munster come May"

Richie Power: New-look Rebels can make their mark

Our hurling analyst Richie Power outlines why Cork can build on their spring promise and offers his predictions for this weekend's Division 1 quarter-finals.

GAA • 29 Mar 17

"Kilkenny will take a lot of heart from the draw against Tipperary"

Richie Power: Pressure on Deise to deliver

Richie Power looks ahead to the final round of the Allianz Hurling League and sees a tough task ahead for Waterford, who are fighting for top flight survival.

GAA • 22 Mar 17