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 … GAA • 13 Jun 18
Final analysis reveals Déise aiming for Championship RTÉ Sport expert hurling analysis explains Waterford's bumpy start to the season and why he expects them to be a force this summer. GAA • 07 Mar 18
McGrath not concerned by Waterford's fallow weekend Waterford manager Derek McGrath is accentuating the positives as Waterford's final Allianz Hurling League Division 1A game against Clare was postponed due to Storm Emma. Hurling • 02 Mar 18
Mullane warns Déise scoring returns are way below par John Mullane fears Waterford's sweeper system has become predictable and warned they'll be miles behind the top teams in the country unless their forward dramatically … GAA • 19 Feb 18
'When you get your chance you have to take it' Derek McGrath has revealed that he took his time deciding whether to stay on as Waterford manager as he was concerned his team had missed … GAA • 23 Jan 18
McGrath to stay on as Waterford boss for a fifth year Waterford hurling manager Derek McGrath has opted to remain on in charge for the 2018 season. GAA • 07 Nov 17
'Waterford people are a mirror image of this team' Waterford manager Derek McGrath delivered a passionate and heartfelt speech to 15,000 supporters who came to the city's Quays to salute their beaten All-Ireland SHC … GAA • 04 Sep 17
Derek McGrath: 'I'm so proud of the lads' Waterford hurling manager Derek McGrath says that although the days of moral victories are behind his team, he is so proud of all that they … GAA • 04 Sep 17
View from the managers: McGrath & Donoghue have say Sunday's All-Ireland SHC final closes a circle on a relationship between opposing managers Derek McGrath and Micheál Donoghue that stretches back 25 years. GAA • 03 Sep 17
'We see ourselves as traditionalists, we love the game' There is more to Waterford than just the 'sweeper' system, says Derek McGrath as the countdown continues to the All-Ireland hurling final. GAA • 31 Aug 17
25 years later, McGrath and Donoghue go at it again When Derek McGrath and Micheál Donoghue first met on a hurling field they were teenagers with big dreams. GAA • 31 Aug 17
Mullane dreaming of Déise glory & horse rides down Quay John Mullane admits Galway are favourites to topple his beloved Déise in the All-Ireland SHC final, but the RTÉ analyst isn't backing out of his … GAA • 29 Aug 17
'Hurling needs a modern disciplinary system' Anthony Cunningham and Eddie Brennan agree that hurling's sagas are not aided by the GAA's disciplinary bodies. GAA • 15 Aug 17
'We'll do what we have to do to get him back' Waterford selector Dan Shanahan has confirmed that the Déise will do everything in their power to free up Conor Gleeson to play in the All-Ireland … GAA • 14 Aug 17
McGrath: Getting De Búrca involved in final a real plus Waterford manager Derek McGrath says suspended sweeper Tadhg de Búrca was his team's inspiration in their All-Ireland semi-final win over Cork at Croke Park. GAA • 13 Aug 17
De Búrca CAC appeal fails - Waterford may now go to DRA Waterford are expected to take Tadhg de Búrca's case to the independent Disputes Resolution Authority (DRA), after he was unsuccessful at Central Appeals Committee (CAC) … GAA • 04 Aug 17
CHC uphold Tadhg de Búrca's one-match ban Waterford are expected to appeal Tadhg de Búrca's one-match suspension to the GAA's Central Appeals Committee (CAC) after he was unsuccessful at Central Hearings Committee … GAA • 01 Aug 17
'Top-class' Páirc Uí Chaoimh puts Moran in the groove Kevin Moran savoured every moment of the Páirc Uí Chaoimh experience as his crucial goal just before half-time laid the platform for Waterford to battle … GAA • 23 Jul 17
McGrath delighted to dispel spectre of relegation Waterford manager Derek McGrath admitted he may have been downplaying his relegation concerns prior to the victory over Clare that ensured his side can now … GAA • 26 Mar 17
'All or nothing' for Derek McGrath with Waterford Waterford manager Derek McGrath says his decision to take a leave of absence from his teaching role is motivated by his desire to maximise the … GAA • 23 Mar 17
Managers under most pressure, says Ó Sé Tomás Ó Sé says the pressures on inter-county managers explains Derek McGrath's decision to commit full-time to Waterford, although the push for the payment of … GAA • 22 Mar 17
McGrath: Tipperary have pulled clear of rivals Waterford manager Derek McGrath says there is "a gap" between Tipperary and their rivals after the All-Ireland champions beat his side on Sunday to move … GAA • 20 Feb 17
Cummins: Déise need to show ambition against Tipp Waterford need to display attacking intent against Tipperary in their Allianz Hurling clash on Sunday if they harbour ambitions of a serious tilt at the … GAA • 17 Feb 17
McGrath plays down rare Déise win at Nowlan Park Waterford hurling fans will no doubt be rejoicing after a first win over Kilkenny at Nowlan Park since 2004, but manager Derek McGrath is playing … GAA • 13 Feb 17
McGrath wants Waterford to up their game Waterford hurling manager Derek McGrath believes his side need to "improve dramatically" to contend for Liam MacCarthy, despite the progress achieved over the past few … GAA • 10 Feb 17
