Samuel Kingston

RTÉ Sport contributor

NAGANO - FEBRUARY, 1998: Geraldine Heaney #91 of Team Canada skates on the ice during the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics in February, 1998 at the Aqua Wing in Nagano, Japan. (Photo by B Bennett/Getty Images)

Canada's Armagh-born ice hockey queen

Name the Irish-born sportsperson who has won Olympic gold, Olympic silver and seven World Championship golds in their sport. Any ideas?

Olympics • 6 hrs

How anti-Irish tension racked Australian cricket

The 1930s was a golden age of Australian cricket, yet the national team itself was divided between two groups, an Anglo group and an Irish group.

Cricket • 20 Nov 25

Irish influence runs deep in history of Aussie Rules

Collingwood clash with the Brisbane Lions for a place in the AFL Grand Final today. It promises to be an intriguing battle between two teams with strong Irish heritage.

AFL • 20 Sep 25

150 years of Hibernian: Scotland's original Irish club

Historian Samuel Kingston tells the story of Hibernian FC, who were formed 150 years ago, paving the way for a host of Irish football clubs in Scotland.

Soccer • 02 Aug 25

'The Irish were football' - Story of Notre Dame

As they go in search of a first national title in nearly 40 years, historian Samuel Kingston details the long and storied history of Notre Dame's famed 'Fighting Irish' football team.

Notre Dame • 19 Jan 25

'The Irish were football' - Story of Notre Dame

As they go in search of a first national title in nearly 40 years, historian Samuel Kingston details the long and storied history of Notre Dame's famed 'Fighting Irish' football team.

Notre Dame • 16 Jan 25

Irish historic influence echoes through World Cup final

While Ireland unfortunately fell at the quarter finals stage, the two competing finalists of New Zealand and South Africa have some interesting Irish connections in their formative years of playing rugby.

Rugby • 27 Oct 23

Alexis MacAllister (R), of the Donabate MacAllisters, training alongside Leo Messi

Irish Argentines: Foxford to Buenes Aires via Donabate

Historian Samuel Kingston traces the influence Irish immigrants have had on Argentinian soccer, from the formation of some of the country's most storied clubs to the heritage of midfielder Alexis MacAllister.

Soccer • 18 Dec 22

The game Down Under owes much to the influence of Irish trailblazers and their descendants

Irish Kangaroos sprung rugby league into life in Oz

This weekend sees the Rugby League World Cup kick off in England, with Australia again heavy favourites to hoist the Paul Barriere Trophy aloft. However, the game Down Under owes much to the influence of Irish trailblazers and their descendants.

Rugby • 15 Oct 22

The Toronto Maple Leaves wear a St Pats jersey for a NHL game every March

Green roots: The teams worldwide named after St Patrick

As we celebrate St Patrick's Day Samuel Kingston explores some of the teams in different sports that have been named after Ireland's patron saint.

other sport • 17 Mar 22