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"Galway proved last year that they can win the League and All-Ireland from 1B so it's not as important for them"

Golden chance for Limerick to make leap forward

Limerick might not get a better opportunity to end their eight-year exile in the Allianz Hurling League's second tier when they face a Galway team not yet back to full strength, writes Richie Power.

GAA • 28 Feb 18

'Gilroy seems to have returned to the old brigade. I don't think it's a good move'

Dublin have taken their eye off the ball on hurling

It's worrying times for Dublin hurling and it's hard to see them reviving in 2018, writes Richie Power. By contrast, Kilkenny's young guns seem to be firing.

GAA • 21 Feb 18

"I would say since the early 2000s there's been an expectation that Limerick are going to do something big"

Limerick must learn to deal with the setbacks

Eight-time All-Ireland winner Richie Power evaluates whether the Limerick hurlers are closer to the all-elusive breakthrough.

GAA • 08 Feb 18

"Relegation isn't a huge worry for teams in Divison 1A anymore"

Gloss taken off League by new Championship format

The uncharted territory of this year's provincial Championships has further sharpened the focus of managers on the summer, writes Richie Power.

GAA • 31 Jan 18

Waterford need McGrath to stay after one that got away

Waterford will eventually take great heart from pushing Galway so close despite under-performing in the All-Ireland hurling final, writes Richie Power.

GAA • 05 Sep 17

'I can't remember too much about running out on the field, the warm up or the parade'

'We were like coiled springs ready for the big day'

Richie Power reflects on the build-up to his first All-Ireland final appearance in 2006 and all the ingredients that make up that first Sunday in September.

GAA • 22 Aug 17

Power is backing Cork to defeat Waterford in Sunday's All-Ireland semi-final

De Búrca decision was right - & it'll cost Déise dear

Waterford's failure to overturn Tadhg de Búrca's red card could be a fatal blow for the Déise, but it is a victory for the GAA disciplinary system.

GAA • 11 Aug 17

'Both teams are coming into the game very fresh and this will add to the whole spectacle'

Tipperary primed to give Galway ultimate test

There are still some doubts as to whether Galway can seal the deal if it's close coming down the stretch against Tipperary in Sunday's All-Ireland semi-final, writes Richie Hogan.

GAA • 03 Aug 17

'You can have all the spats back and forth, but in the end we're only heading for silly territory'

'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.

GAA • 26 Jul 17

'We have two games to savour you would have to say in front of what should be decent crowds at the refurbished venue'

Do-or-die battles beckon at new-look Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Páirc Uí Chaoimh reopens for business with the staging of the All-Ireland hurling quarter-finals, with Richie Power going for Tipperary and Waterford to once again reach the last four in the race for Liam MacCarthy.

GAA • 21 Jul 17

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

'Tipperary have a bit of work to do before they get themselves back on track'

Latest news could derail Tipp's All-Ireland defence

There seems to be nothing but bad news around the Tipperary camp at the moment and the latest development has the potential to seriously derail their All-Ireland challenge.

GAA • 31 May 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

League final promises much after Davy's unwanted antics

The fall out from Davy Fitzgerald's on-the-pitch incursion is an unwelcome distraction ahead of what should be a cracking Division 1 league final between Galway and Tipperary, writes Richie Power.

GAA • 20 Apr 17

Tipp too tough to topple but Wexford hype is justified

Beating Tipperary may prove beyond Wexford but their season can already be declared a success regardless, writes Richie Power.

GAA • 12 Apr 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

"Tipperary remind me a lot of Kilkenny six and seven years ago."

Power: Tipp will be looking to inflict pain on the Cats

I'm very worried about Saturday's game in Thurles as a Kilkenny man and what Tipperary could do.

GAA • 08 Mar 17

"Before the Congress, I felt there needed to be something done with the hurling rather than football"

Richie Power: Hurling in danger of being overshadowed

Changes to the football championship which will see more competitive games at the height of summer is a move that should concern hurling followers, according to Richie Power.

GAA • 01 Mar 17