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.

'The only thing that might tarnish Derek McGrath's legacy is that 2018 has been such a short year after reaching the All-Ireland final'

Father-figure McGrath has taken Déise to new height

Waterford are in a far healthier place than when Derek McGrath took over five years ago, and should he depart as expected, his successor will have big shoes to fill.

GAA • 13 Jun 18

It's time for the GAA to try video referees

The 'ghost goal' Tipperary were awarded against Waterford should encourage the GAA to trial using video for big decisions, writes Richie Power.

GAA • 06 Jun 18

The former Kilkenny player says home advantage and big-game experience could prove crucial for Dublin

An Offaly defeat could have more severe implications

Richie Power assesses the form of both sides coming into the Leinster relegation decider and can see a couple of issues proving decisive at Parnell Park on Sunday.

Hurling • 31 May 18

'They only lost last year by a point to the eventual champions Galway so why change?'

Tipperary need new game plan or they face early exit

Tipperary's unwillingness to abandon the direct approach against Limerick has already put them under huge pressure to remain in contention in the Munster Championship, says Richie Power.

GAA • 23 May 18

Limerick can topple Tipp and prosper in Munster

Limerick can put themselves firmly in contention in the Munster Hurling Championship by beating Tipperary this weekend, writes Richie Power

GAA • 16 May 18

'The week leading up to the opening game of Championship is all about focusing, getting the mind and body right'

A bolstered Kilkenny side will be hard to topple

A new hurling season is upon us and Richie Hogan feels it's going to be a testing time mentally and physically for players both on and off the pitch.

GAA • 09 May 18

'It was a knee-jerk reaction to the introduction of the Super 8s in football and they're going to end up going back to the previous system'

Frantic new format makes Championship an injury lottery

Asking hurlers to line out every weekend in the provincial Championships is a recipe for injuries and underwhelming encounters, writes Richie Power.

GAA • 26 Apr 18

'You'd be hoping that we won't have too much of this – those gatherings behind closed doors with the 11th hour approaching'

New format will test discipline and disciplinary system

The prospect of a short summer of hurling in this new Championship structure due to any ill-discipline should weigh on the minds of players and officials alike.

GAA • 18 Apr 18

"You would have to question Tipperary's mental strength and belief when it comes to facing Kilkenny"

Question marks over Tipperary's mental strength

Michael Ryan has a big job ahead to pick Tipperary back up for the Munster Championship after yet another crushing disappointment against Kilkenny, writes Richie Power.

GAA • 12 Apr 18

'We were always aware of how important those games against Tipperary were'

'We didn't want to beat Tipp, we wanted to bury them'

There's new optimism about this Kilkenny team, but they meet their biggest hurdle in this weekend's Allianz League final against Tipperary

GAA • 11 Apr 18