Caolán Scully

RTÉ Sport intern

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

16 August 2025; Kathy Baker of Leinster on her way to scoring her side's second try despite the efforts of Munster players Aoife Fleming, left, and Gráinne Burke during the Vodafone Women’s Interprovincial Championship Round 2 match between Leinster and M

Women's interprovincial finals: All you need to know

Today sees the 2025 Women's Interprovincial Championships draw to a close with a familiar 'finals day' in Donnybrook. The third-place play-off once again pits Connacht against Ulster, with Munster and Leinster battling it out for silverware.

Rugby • 30 Aug

13 September 2021; Beibhinn Parsons of Ireland in action during the Rugby World Cup 2022 Europe Qualifying Tournament match between Spain and Ireland at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi in Parma, Italy. Photo by Roberto Bregani/Sportsfile

Spain women's rugby team: All you need to know

Ahead of Ireland's clash with Spain on Sunday, here's everything you need to know about Ireland's second opponents at the Women's Rugby World Cup.

Rugby • 29 Aug