Michael Duignan

Michael Duignan's hurling predictions

RTÉ hurling analyst Michael Duignan casts his eye over the weekend action, including Waterford's clash with Limerick, the encounter between Clare and Limerick and Dublin's match with Carlow.

Michael Duignan's hurling predictions

Another mouthwatering Sunday of provincial hurling championship round-robin action lies before us as things begin to heat up in Leinster and Munster. RTÉ GAA analyst Michael Duignan casts his eye over the big games.

Michael Duignan's Allianz Hurling League final verdict

The Offaly All-Ireland winner runs the rule over Limerick and Waterford ahead of the league hurling final on Sunday.

'Who is a traditional county outside Kilkenny?'

Former Offaly hurler Michael Duignan believes that is simplistic analysis to suggest the county has reverted to its traditional level, saying that regardless of whether they are challenging for All-Irelands, the Faithful County are punching below their weight.

Duignan: Limerick don't want to be 'one-hit wonders'

Limerick's perfect start tot he Allianz League is an indication that they will be serious contenders again in 2019, according to Michael Duignan.

Hurling's aristocracy on the ropes as democracy reigns

With more counties contending to win the Liam MacCarthy than at nearly any time in the past, the coming decade could be the best yet.

It's the best 15 against the best squad

On paper next Sunday's All-Ireland final should round off an enthralling hurling summer in some style, with Limerick more than capable of player their part, says Derek McGrath.

Michael Duignan's hurling semi-final predictions

The former Offaly star gives his verdict on the weekend's All-Ireland last four ties.

Michael Duignan's hurling predictions

The two-time Liam MacCarthy winner casts an eye over this weekend's All-Ireland quarter-finals.

Michael Duignan's Leinster SHC final replay prediction

Michael Duignan's hurling predictions

RTÉ hurling analyst Michael Duignan casts his eye over this weekend's two Munster Championship games.

Michael Duignan's hurling predictions

RTÉ expert hurling analyst Michael Duignan casts his eye over this weekend's four big Championship games.

Duignan's predictions: Limerick can rattle anybody

RTÉ hurling analyst Michael Duignan throws his eye over this weekend's Munster and Leinster championship games.

Cody and Duignan both criticise new hurling format

The pair are wondering why there's one rule for Leinster and another for Munster.

Duignan: 'Despicable' act not what hurling people do

Michael Duignan believes Galway's Adrian Tuohy should have seen red for jabbing his hurl into the groin of Limerick's Barry Murphy, which he called a "despicable" act.

Michael Duignan 'excited' by the new hurling format

RTÉ hurling pundit Michael Duignan says he is "excited" by the new hurling championship format which was voted in at GAA Congress on Saturday afternoon.

Galway were preparing for that final since May

Galway's march to All-Ireland glory a carefully hatched plan that was designed to beat the sweeper system.

Duignan: Canning needs a big game

Offaly's Michael Duignan feels that despite Galway's strong forward unit they will still have a big reliance on Joe Canning in the All-Ireland final against Waterford.

Duignan delivers passionate defence of punditry role

RTÉ hurling analyst Michael Duignan has put forward an impassioned defence of his role as a pundit in the wake of criticism from Wexford manager Davy Fitzgerald.

'We used the criticism as a serious positive'

Like them or loathe them, pundits are very much part and parcel in coverage of GAA and their utterings can more often than not can have the desired effect, writes Richie Power.

Duignan: It's one disaster after another in Offaly

Former Offaly hurler and RTÉ hurling analyst Michael Duignan said he was "shocked" to learn of Kevin Ryan's resignation as Offaly hurling manager this morning.

Duignan tips Cork for Munster glory

RTÉ GAA analyst Michael Duignan casts his eye over the weekend's All-Ireland hurling fixtures and has a surprising take on Kilkenny's clash with Waterford.

Duignan: Battle-hardened Galway can edge Wexford

Michael Duignan believes that Galway's experience of going close to glory in Croke Park in recent seasons could help them to beat Wexford in Sunday's Leinster hurling final.

Duignan: Waterford can clamp down on Cork flair

Michael Duignan believes Waterford can get the better of Cork as they seek to reach a third consecutive Munster final.