McGrath: Lyng should let Drennan wear TJ's crown RTÉ Sport analyst Shane McGrath believes that Kilkenny manager Derek Lyng should seriously consider handing free-taking duties to Billy Drennan for this year's All-Ireland Hurling … GAA • 13 hrs
In defence of the foreign training camp As someone who was lucky enough to go on a few of these training camps, I will do my best to break down what actually … GAA • 22 Mar
Shadow boxing in the spring, knockouts in the summer The league is so obviously a means to an end for most now as counties build depth and finetune game plans for their main priority: … GAA • 15 Mar
Two types of dives are now prevalent in our games An inter-county referee someday soon in a profile game is going to have to stand up, be brave and say enough is enough here when … GAA • 08 Mar
Acknowledging the individual brilliance of Burke and Co Standout performances by players during the Allianz Hurling League should be taken into account when picking the All-Stars team later in the year. GAA • 01 Mar
Wexford's lack of effort and depth a concern - McGrath Wexford's horror show against Clare showed that they don't have the depth of their hurling rivals, believes Shane McGrath. Hurling • 28 Feb
Tyrrell: No big Leinster-Munster hurling gap Jackie Tyrrell doesn't believe the standard of hurling in Leinster is far off that in Munster and that Kilkenny and Galway have to be considered … Hurling • 23 Feb
Winning should bring a reward - Kerry's big chance In his latest column, Shane McGrath rakes over the changes that impact on hurling following this year's GAA Congress and hones in on one change … GAA • 22 Feb
Short is the new long in hurling but balance is crucial The days of hit it long and hope are gone but teams also need to be wary of over-elaborating the short-passing game, writes our hurling … Hurling • 15 Feb
GAA likely to clamp down on 'endemic' handpass foul Hurling referees are likely to be warned by Croke Park officials to clamp down on handpass fouls, which have become endemic in the game, according … GAA • 13 Feb
Galway the nearest challengers to Limerick right now Our hurling columnist reviews the early action in the league and suggests a way to make the competition more of a priority for teams. GAA • 08 Feb
McGrath: 'Hannon is getting better and better' After their opening day loss to Cork in Division 1 of the Allianz Hurling League, Shane McGrath still feels Limerick are a bit further on … GAA • 06 Feb
League is the league - it's championship that's changed The round-robin provincial championships and Limerick's dominance have seen the league fall down county's list of priorities, writes new hurling columnist Shane McGrath. GAA • 01 Feb
McGrath: Antrim now have hurling elite's respect Shane McGrath believes Antrim have earned the respect of their peers at the top table of hurling as they prepare for an All-Ireland preliminary quarter-final … GAA • 11 Jun 22
McGrath: Ballygunner win massive for Waterford hurling Shane McGrath believes Ballygunner's dramatic AIB All-Ireland Club Hurling final triumph on Saturday will have a "massive" knock-on effect for the Déise inter-county set-up. GAA • 14 Feb 22
McGrath: No room for error for Tipp as league looms Shane McGrath believes the introduction of emerging panel members will give Tipperary a lift as they prepare for the Allianz Hurling League but adds that … GAA • 05 Feb 22
McGrath: Laois defeat to Antrim would be 'demoralising' Shane McGrath believes a defeat for the Laois hurlers in Saturday's All-Ireland SHC preliminary round would be doubly "demoralising" for the county given that they … GAA • 09 Jul 21
Is this the least important hurling league ever? Shane McGrath and Brian Carroll discussed the importance of this year's Allianz League, which starts next weekend, on RTÉ's Sunday Sport. GAA • 03 May 21
'The craic is gone' - Do GAA players train too much? Former Tipperary hurler Shane McGrath, ex-Ireland international Paula Fitzpatrick and Offaly manager John Maughan discuss whether inter-county GAA training needs to be reined in. GAA • 18 Apr 21
O'Rourke: Forget about league finals this year Colm O'Rourke and Shane McGrath envisage an even shorter programme of games in the football and hurling leagues if the GAA get the green light … GAA • 28 Mar 21
Exceptional Bennett in equation for Hurler of the Year Shane McGrath believes Stephen Bennett is in the conversation for Hurler of the Year after helping Waterford into the All-Ireland final. GAA • 01 Dec 20
McGrath: Hard-working Waterford will shock Kilkenny Former Tipperary star Shane McGrath believes Waterford can get the better of Kilkenny when they face the Leinster champions in Saturday's All-Ireland hurling SHC semi-final. GAA • 23 Nov 20
McGrath: Split season is the change GAA needs Shane McGrath believes the Covid-19-enforced format changes to the various club and inter-county championships will show the GAA the benefits of a split season. GAA • 05 Jul 20
Shane McGrath: Dublin hurlers have 'point to prove' Former Tipperary hurler Shane McGrath tells RTÉ 2fm's Game On that 2020 will be pivotal for Dublin's hurlers and manager Mattie Kenny after last year's … GAA • 24 Jan 20
McGrath calls for NFL-style 'challenges' in hurling Former Tipperary hurler Shane McGrath believes an NFL style challenge system for managers to call for on-field refereeing reviews would prove beneficial in hurling GAA • 21 Jan 20
