Niall McCoy

RTÉ Sport journalist

New York , United States - 27 September 2025; Shane Lowry of Europe celebrates on the 18th green during the afternoon fourballs on day two of the 2025 Ryder Cup at Black Course at Bethpage State Park Golf Course in Farmingdale, New York, USA. (Photo By Va

2025 Ryder Cup Day 2 recap - USA 4.5 Europe 11.5

The action from the second day of the 2025 Ryder Cup where Team Europe began with a three-point lead over their hosts at Bethpage Black.

Golf • 21 hrs

during day two of the Afternoon Four-Ball Matches for The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 29, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois.

A 'dummies guide' to being Ryder Cup captain

What makes a good Ryder Cup captain? For American chief Keegan Bradley and European counterpart Luke Donald, the next few days will be an examination of their ability to lead - here are four areas that are key to a successful guardianship of golf's most coveted managerial position.

Golf • 25 Sep

22 September 2025; Dare Kareem of Drogheda United celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Drogheda United and Shelbourne at Sullivan & Lambe Park in Drogheda, Louth. Photo by Ben McShan

Monday's Premier Division results and reports

There were wins for Shamrock Rovers, St Pat's, Drogheda United and Sligo Rovers

Soccer • 23 Sep

1 October 2023; Shane Lowry of Europe celebrates alongside teammate Rory McIlroy as he lifts the Ryder Cup after the final day of the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Rome, Italy. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Team Lowry ready for Bethpage bear pit

Shane Lowry is the ultimate team player in the "loneliest of sports" and Team Europe will require that quality to come to the fore when they chase a rare away Ryder Cup win in New York.

Golf • 23 Sep

BRISTOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: Ellie Kildunne of England races clear to score her team's first try during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Semi Final match between France and England at Ashton Gate on September 20, 2025 in Bristol, England. (Photo by Da

Women's RWC recap: England 35-17 France

England eventually overcome a stern France examination to seal a World Cup final date with Canada.

Rugby • 20 Sep

Evan Ferguson during a Republic of Ireland training session at the AFF Technical Center Academy in Yerevan

Armenia v Republic of Ireland: All you need to know

One goal has been the margin of victory in all four Republic of Ireland and Armenia clashes, but the hosts enter this clash in Yerevan at a low ebb.

Soccer • 08 Sep

4 September 2025; Mason Melia of Republic of Ireland celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the UEFA European U21 Championship qualifier match between Moldova and Republic of Ireland at Nisporeni Central Stadium in Nisporeni, Moldova. Phot

Melia at the double to sink Moldova

Mason Melia was on the double to ensure that the Republic of Ireland's Euro Under-21 qualifying campaign began with a win as they were pushed hard in a 2-1 victory over Moldova in Nisperoni.

Soccer • 04 Sep

4 September 2025; Rocco Vata of Republic of Ireland in action against Mihai Lupan of Moldova during the UEFA European U21 Championship qualifier match between Moldova and Republic of Ireland at Nisporeni Central Stadium in Nisporeni, Moldova. Photo by Ale

Euro U21 qualifying recap: Moldova 1-2 Rep of Ireland

Jim Crawford's side began their Euro Under-21 qualifying campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Moldova.

Soccer • 04 Sep

Paul Towey of Charlestown Sarsfields in action against Shairoze Akram of Ballaghaderreen during the Mayo County Senior Club Football Championship Round 2 match between Charlestown Sarsfields and Ballaghaderreen at Fr O'Hara Park in Charlestown, Mayo. Phot

Less confrontation, more action - Rules work for clubs

A few months ago Paddy Neilan was the man in the middle at Croke Park, this weekend it's Kilbride in Roscommon, but wherever he is, he's seeing a game that's more enjoyable for everyone.

Football • 31 Aug

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 30: Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United celebrate after Josh Cullen of Burnley (not pictured) scores his teams own goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Burnley at Old Trafford on Aug

Premier League recap: Man United 3-2 Burnley

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim looked set to face even more criticism after twice being pegged back by Burnley, but captain Bruno Fernandes won the game with a late, late penalty.

Soccer • 30 Aug