Niall McCoy

RTÉ Sport journalist

13 July 2025; Patrick McBrearty of Donegal celebrates after scoring a point during the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship semi-final match between Meath and Donegal at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Donegal captain McBreaty retires from Tir Chonaill duty

Donegal captain Paddy McBrearty has retired from inter-county football on medical advice.

Lawler ready for cohesion test as Munster focus shifts

Munster coach Mossy Lawler has said that chase for cohesion will see the province attack the upcoming United Rugby Championship window with vigour as they prepare for Saturday's trip to Osprey.

Rugby • 15 Dec

29 November 2025; Abbie Larkin of Republic of Ireland scores her side's first goal despite the attention of Henrietta Csiszar of Hungary during the women's international friendly match between Republic of Ireland and Hungary at Marbella Football Centre in

Larkin stars as Ireland prove too strong for Hungary

Abbie Larkin produced a starring performance in front of the sparsest of audiences as the Republic of Ireland earned a 3-2 win in their behind-closed-doors international friendly with Hungary in Spain.

Soccer • 29 Nov

29 November 2025; Kyra Carusa of Republic of Ireland celebrates after scoring their side's second goal during the women's international friendly match between Republic of Ireland and Hungary at Marbella Football Centre in Marbella, Spain. Photo by Stephen

International friendly: Ireland 3-2 Hungary recap

Goals from Abbie Larkin, Kyra Carusa and Denise O'Sullivan secure the Republic of Ireland a 3-2 friendly win over Hungary in Marbella.

Soccer • 29 Nov

24 November 2024; Sean Flood of Ireland reacts during the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Pre-Qualifiers first round match between Ireland and Kosovo at the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght, Dublin. Photo by Tyler Miller/Sportsfile

Flood targeting two wins as Zona welcomes Irish chance

Irish captain Seán Flood and new forward Matt Zona spoke to RTÉ Sport ahead of their Euro double-header against Luxembourg and North Macedonia.

Basketball • 27 Nov

1 July 2025; Michael Bree is announced as the new Basketball Ireland senior men's head coach at the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght, Dublin. Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile

Busy Bree ready for Euro double-header after squad meet

New Ireland head coach Michael Bree is preparing for his first two games in charge - away to Luxembourg on Thursday and at home to North Macedonia on Sunday.

Basketball • 24 Nov

The Dam United - Netherland's powerhouse seek history

Ice baths in canals, two trips to Ireland and being the first mainland European club to reach a Leinster final - the 2025 season is one to remember for Amsterdam GAC.

Hurling • 21 Nov

9 March 2025; A Tipperary flag during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A match between Kilkenny and Tipperary at UPMC Nowlan Park in Kilkenny. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Fitzgerald to replace the late Ryan as Tipp manager

Tipperary will appoint Niall Fitzgerald as their new senior football manager this evening, following the death of Philly Ryan last month.

Football • 13 Nov

16 October 2022; A member of An Garda Síochána inspects the pitch before the Cork County Senior Club Hurling Championship Final match between Blackrock and St Finbarr's at Páirc Ui Chaoimh in Cork. Photo by Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

Crowd involvement ups the ante for GAA's fight club

The GAA has a PR problem when it comes to on-pitch violence compared to other major Irish sports like soccer and rugby.

Hurling • 12 Nov

Five of Kerry's All-Stars, from left, Brian Ó Beaglaíoch, Michael Breen, Paudie Clifford, Joe O’Connor, Seán O’Shea and Gavin White

Kerry claim eight places on All-Star football team

All-Ireland champions Kerry have picked up eight All-Stars on the on the PwC Football All-Stars 2025 team, with beaten finalists Donegal claiming four.

Football • 07 Nov