Niall McCoy

RTÉ Sport journalist

28 December 2025; Cork manager Ben O'Connor before the Canon O'Brien Cup match between UCC and Cork at The Mardyke in Cork. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

2026 hurling management: Mostly sticking, some twisting

The top two divisions are full of managers who have been there before, with a number of new faces appearing further down the leagues.

Hurling • 20 hrs

9 August 2025; Recently appointed Dublin manager Ger Brennan, right, at the Dubin County Senior Football Championship Round 1 match between St Vincent's and Ballinteer St John's at Parnell Park in Dublin. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile

2026 football management guide: New season, new set-ups

With the new inter-county season throwing in - and the league just weeks away - RTÉ Sport delves deep into the management teams that will be chasing glory in 2026.

Football • 10 Jan

Eoin Downey of Cork during the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship semi-final match between Cork and Dublin at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

No pain, no gain for Downey ahead of new Rebel season

Eoin Downey's 2025 season ended in the worst possible fashion, but with a fresh inter-county and Fitzgibbon season kicking into gear, he's excited for what lies in store.

Hurling • 5 hrs

Theo Clancy of Dublin walks out for the second half of the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 3 match between Dublin and Derry at Páirc Esler in Newry, Down. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Clancy energised to help lead Dublin's new generation

Silverware may have alluded Dublin for the first time in 15 years in 2025, but Theo Clancy made his mark on the side - and is determined to continue that progress under new manager Ger Brennan.

Football • 08 Jan

Lisa Casserly of Athenry is tackled by Sofia Daly of St Finbarr’s during the AIB All-Ireland Camogie Senior Club Championship final replay match between Athenry of Galway and St Finbarr's of Cork at FBD Semple Stadium in Thurles, Tipperary. Photo by Ben M

Camogie replay: Athenry crowned All-Ireland champions

Athenry finish with a flourish to edge St Finbarr's in their All-Ireland final replay in Thurles.

Camogie • 03 Jan

WANAKA, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Anja Barugh practices a halfpipe run during a training session at the NZOC Snow Sports Workshop at Cardrona Alpine Resort on September 22, 2021 in Wanaka, New Zealand. (Photo by Joe Allison/Getty Images for NZOC)

Anja Barugh - from New Zealand corks to Ireland 180

From watching Irish farming videos on a dairy farm in New Zealand to hoping to reach a second Olympic Games for her adopted nation - it's been quite a journey for halfpipe specialist Anja Barugh.

Anja Barugh • 29 Dec 25

Luke McGrath of Leinster in action against Sam Crean of Ulster during the United Rugby Championship match between Leinster and Ulster at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

United Rugby Championship recap: Leinster 24-20 Ulster

Leo Cullen's bench press sees Leinster reel in Ulster to win at the Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 19 Dec 25

23 January 2022; Dessie Hutchinson of Ballygunner and Paul McNeil of Slaughtneil shake hands after the AIB GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Club Championship Semi-Final match between Ballygunner, Waterford, and Slaughtneil, Derry, at Parnell Park in Dublin.

All-Ireland SHC Club semi-finals: All you need to know

There's just one All-Ireland title between this season's semi-finalists, but plenty of familiarity surrounds Sunday's games as the race for the Tommy Moore Cup heats up.

Hurling • 21 Dec 25

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.

Football • 15 Dec 25

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 25