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"It's not enjoyable to watch. It's worrying" June 01, 2021 Kilkenny's Richie Power and Paddy Stapleton of Tipperary share a moment after the drawn All-Ireland SHC final in 2014. ©INPHO/Cathal Noonan. Former Kilkenny star Richie Power believes that hurling is becoming “hard to watch at this stage” and is concerned for the future of the game. While Power says he’s in favour of the new rule which sees a penalty awarded for denying a goal-scoring opportunity, he feels that it places pressure on refs when it comes to the close calls. Speaking to RTE Sport, the eight-time All-Ireland winner...

Tipp FM Text 083 311 3311 Former Tipperary defender Paddy Stapleton says there was no need to change the advantage rule in hurling. The rule came into effect for the first time over the weekend which encourages referees to blow for a free if a foul has been committed within shooting range rather than allowing the play to develop. Many have questioned the need for this rule, including Wexford manager Davy Fitzgerald who says that “the game is in trouble” if there’s too many stoppages. Borrisileigh native Paddy Stapleton says it isn’t an improvement on the game: “No it isn...

'); 'It's never nice being told you're a sub' - Tipp star on challenges, Limerick ties and his best position We caught up with two-time All-Ireland winner Michael Breen ahead of the 2021 season. By Kevin O'Brien Wednesday 17 Feb 2021, 6:35 AM Feb 17th 2021, 6:35 AM 15,677 Views 0 Comments FROM THE OUTSIDE looking in, a championship that saw Tipperary relinquish their All-Ireland crown wasn’t a successful one, yet Michael Breen took quiet s...

12 points and 21 tackles - How the Hegarty and Morrissey double act took down Waterford Gearoid Hegarty and Tom Morrissey led the way for Limerick with and without the ball in the All-Ireland decider. Kevin O'Brien By Kevin O'Brien Monday 14 Dec 2020, 8:01 PM Dec 14th 2020, 8:01 PM 27,438 Views 30 Comments Tom Morrissey and Gearoid Hegarty were central figures in Limerick's All-Ireland success. Tom Morrissey and Gearoid Hegarty w...