http://www.rte.ie/sport Latest Irish and international news supplied by RTE.ie Copyright © RTÉ http://www.rte.ie/images/logo_rss_goog.gif http://www.rte.ie/sport Wed, 19 Mar 2014 12:36:12 +0000 Wed, 19 Mar 2014 12:36:12 +0000 Sport News Results from the U-21 championship games in Leinster, Munster and Ulster. Wed, 19 Mar 2014 22:22:14 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2014/0319/603331-under-21-championships/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2014/0319/603331-under-21-championships/ Clare will have to become more ruthless, according to Davy Fitzgerald, who saw his side defeat Waterford at the weekend - but almost squander a healthy half time lead. Wed, 19 Mar 2014 12:36:12 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/hurling/2014/0319/603213-clare-reax/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/hurling/2014/0319/603213-clare-reax/ Michael Duignan has called for the GAA to do more to prevent player burnout in hurling, given the number of matches being played by certain players. Wed, 19 Mar 2014 13:25:13 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2014/0318/603035-duignan-player-burnout-hurlings-biggest-issue/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2014/0318/603035-duignan-player-burnout-hurlings-biggest-issue/ Joe Canning, scorer of ten points against Mount Leinster Rangers in the All-Ireland club hurling final, says Portumna can add to their recent haul of titles. Tue, 18 Mar 2014 11:35:11 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/hurling/2014/0318/602898-canning/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/hurling/2014/0318/602898-canning/ St Vincent's manager Tommy Conroy hailed his team's temperament after they held off a mini Castlebar Mitchels revival to claim the All-Ireland club football title. Tue, 18 Mar 2014 11:33:59 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/football/2014/0318/602902-conroy/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/football/2014/0318/602902-conroy/ Portumna captain Ollie Canning hailed his team's experience as they saw off the challenge of Mount Leinster Rangers in the All-Ireland club hurling final. Tue, 18 Mar 2014 11:36:51 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/hurling/2014/0317/602834-canning/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/hurling/2014/0317/602834-canning/ St Vincent's captain Ger Brennan singled out "super" Diarmuid Connolly after the forward landed 2-05 to help the Dublin side to the All-Ireland club football title. Tue, 18 Mar 2014 11:38:17 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/football/2014/0317/602844-brennan/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/football/2014/0317/602844-brennan/ Diarmuid Connolly was the hero as St Vincent's tore Castlebar Mitchels asunder to claim the All-Ireland club football title on a 4-12 to 2-11 scoreline at Croke Park. Tue, 18 Mar 2014 11:37:57 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/football/2014/0317/602835-st-vincents-castlebar/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/football/2014/0317/602835-st-vincents-castlebar/ A vintage display from captain Ollie Canning helped Portumna to their fourth All-Ireland senior club title in nine years after a 0-19 to 0-11 triumph over Mount Leinster Rangers at Croke Park. Tue, 18 Mar 2014 11:37:28 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/hurling/2014/0317/602821-portumna-hold-off-mount-leinster-challenge/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/hurling/2014/0317/602821-portumna-hold-off-mount-leinster-challenge/ Galway manager Anthony Cunningham has challenged his side to develop further as they eye a quarter-final spot in the Allianz Hurling League. Mon, 17 Mar 2014 09:42:18 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/hurling/2014/0317/602765-cunningham-tells-galway-to-fight-on/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/hurling/2014/0317/602765-cunningham-tells-galway-to-fight-on/ Derry footballers are well-placed to claim a semi-final spot in Division 1 of the Allianz League - a further indication as to how well the team are progressing under Brian McIver. Mon, 17 Mar 2014 09:45:24 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/football/2014/0316/602729-derry-progressing-under-the-life-of-brian/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/football/2014/0316/602729-derry-progressing-under-the-life-of-brian/ Clare destroyed Waterford with a devastating first half blitz in Ennis, as they cruised to a 5-18 to 0-20 victory in the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A. Sun, 16 Mar 2014 21:26:23 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/hurling/2014/0316/602658-clare-v-waterford/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/hurling/2014/0316/602658-clare-v-waterford/ James O'Donoghue gave an attacking master class as Kerry overcame Kildare 2-15 to 0-15 to keep their Allianz National Football League title hopes alive. Sun, 16 Mar 2014 21:27:06 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/football/2014/0316/602663-kildare-v-kerry/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/football/2014/0316/602663-kildare-v-kerry/ Tyrone got back on track with a 2-23 to 1-12 win over Westmeath in the Allianz Football League Division 1 at Healy Park. Sun, 16 Mar 2014 16:44:27 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/football/2014/0316/602667-tyrone-v-westmeath/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/football/2014/0316/602667-tyrone-v-westmeath/ Down clung on for a vital 1-09 to 0-10 victory over Donegal in the Allianz Football League Division 2 at Newry. Sun, 16 Mar 2014 16:42:29 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/football/2014/0316/602669-down-v-donegal/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/football/2014/0316/602669-down-v-donegal/ Roscommon and Cavan will play in Division 2 next season after maintaining their 100 per cent records to secure their places in the Division 3 final. Tue, 18 Mar 2014 11:25:06 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2014/0316/602719-allianz-fl-divisions-3-and-4-round-up/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2014/0316/602719-allianz-fl-divisions-3-and-4-round-up/ Kerry maintained top spot in Division 2A of the Allianz Hurling League, thanks to victory over Carlow, while Westmeath accounted for Kildare at St. Conleth's Park this afternoon. Sun, 16 Mar 2014 19:33:55 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/hurling/2014/0316/602703-div-2a-round-up-kerry-stay-top/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/hurling/2014/0316/602703-div-2a-round-up-kerry-stay-top/ The conclusion of the GAA Club Championship once again takes centre stage on our national holiday and we look ahead to this year's football and hurling deciders. Mon, 17 Mar 2014 17:06:55 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2014/0312/601834-club-finals-who-will-prevail-on-patricks-day/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2014/0312/601834-club-finals-who-will-prevail-on-patricks-day/ Galway produced purposeful performance to claim a crucial Allianz Hurling League 3-16 to 1-19 win at Pearse Stadium. Sun, 16 Mar 2014 21:26:43 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/hurling/2014/0316/602657-galway-v-tipperary/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/hurling/2014/0316/602657-galway-v-tipperary/ Mark Lynch led by example with 1-08 as Derry claimed a 1-16 to 0-13 win over reigning All-Ireland Champions Dublin at Celtic Park this afternoon. Sun, 16 Mar 2014 21:27:29 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/football/2014/0316/602662-derry-v-dublin/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/football/2014/0316/602662-derry-v-dublin/