Caolán Scully

RTÉ Sport intern

10 October 2025; Michael Milne of Munster, centre, celebrates after scoring his side's third try during the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and Edinburgh at Virgin Media Park in Cork. Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile

Munster hang on to beat Edinburgh for third URC win

Munster left it late but ultimately recorded a third straight win in the United Rugby Championship, beating Edinburgh 20-19 in Cork.

Rugby • 10 Oct

4 October 2025; Jack Crowley of Munster looks on after kicking a drop goal during the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and Cardiff Rugby at Thomond Park in Limerick. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Classy Crowley guides Munster to win over Cardiff

Munster made it two wins from two to start their URC season after a narrow 23-20 win over Cardiff in Thomond Park on Saturday night.

Rugby • 05 Oct

20 August 2025; Jack O'Donoghue during a Munster Rugby open training session at Rockwell College in Rockwell, Tipperary. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

O'Donoghue: Fast start needed for new Munster era

Munster flanker Jack O'Donoghue has re-asserted the need for a fast start to the new season as the southern province begin life under new head coach Clayton McMillan.

Rugby • 11 Sep

20 August 2025; Head coach Clayton McMillan during a Munster Rugby open training session at Rockwell College in Rockwell, Tipperary. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

McMillan: Munster's 'Red Army' fans inspired move north

Munster's new head coach Clayton McMillan has already praised the atmosphere and support of the 'Red Army', attributing the province's world-renowned fanbase as one of the reasons as to why he took on the job.

Rugby • 09 Sep

Belfast , United Kingdom - 1 March 2025; Lewis Crocker during his IBF welterweight eliminator bout against Paddy Donovan at SSE Arena in Belfast. (Photo By Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

'Disrespected' Crocker ready for Donovan rematch

Belfast fighter Lewis Crocker has said he felt disrespected after his previous, controversial victory over Paddy Donovan and is now ready to improve on that performance during Saturday night's rematch.

Boxing • 08 Sep

NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 30: England's Jess Breach during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool A match between England and Samoa at Franklin's Gardens on August 30, 2025 in Northampton, England. (Photo by Rob Newell - CameraSport via Getty Images)

Fifty caps for Breach as England rotate for Aussie tie

England head coach John Mitchell has shaken up his squad and made 12 changes to the starting XV, ahead of their final Pool A clash with Australia on Saturday evening in Brighton.

Rugby • 04 Sep

Savea to win 100th cap in South African showdown

All Blacks legend Ardie Savea will hit the Test centurion milestone on Saturday after being named to start in the mouthwatering Eden Park clash between the New Zealand and South Africa.

Rugby • 04 Sep

Donovan primed for Crocker decider in Belfast

Limerick fighter Paddy Donovan is excited to get back to Belfast next weekend and try to claim the IBF welterweight title, and take down Lewis Crocker, after their controversial first fight in March.

Boxing • 06 Sep

Lowry and McIlroy among early starters at Irish Open

Home hopes Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry and Pádraig Harrington will all be among a stacked morning wave as the Amgen Irish Open commences on Thursday morning at The K Club in County Kildare.

Golf • 03 Sep

29 August 2025; Chris Forrester of St Patrick's Athletic celebrates with team-mate Mason Melia, right, after scoring his side's second goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Derry City and St Patrick's Athletic at The Ryan McB

Friday's Premier Division results and reports

Two late goals sees Derry snatch a point off Pats as Cork get much needed win over Waterford in the Premier Division.

Soccer • 30 Aug