Ed Leahy

RTÉ Sport journalist

Veljko Birmancevic of Sparta Prague (L) celebrates with Qazim Laci after scoring his side's first goal

Hoops facing uphill task as Sparta conquer Tallaght

Shamrock Rovers have left themselves with an uphill task to keep their Champions League dream alive, as they were defeated 2-0 by Sparta Prague in their second-round first-leg qualifying clash at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 23 Jul 24

Open Championship Day 1 recap: Lowry one behind

Read how it all unfolded as the opening round pf 152nd Open Championship from Royal Troon sees Shane Lowry just a shot behind leader Daniel Brown.

Golf • 18 Jul 24

Brian Fenton kicks a point for Dublin despite the diving block of John Maher

All-Ireland SFC QF recap: Dublin 0-16 Galway 0-17

Galway staged a remarkable second-half fightback to beat Dublin and march into the All-Ireland semi-finals.

Football • 29 Jun 24

Euro 2024 Group D recap: Austria win group, France held

Austria finish top of Group D beating the Netherlands, while France are held by Poland.

Euro 2024 • 25 Jun 24

Euro 2024 Group B recap: Spain and Italy progress

Italy broke Croatia hearts with a last-minute equaliser to join Spain in the knock-out stages.

Euro 2024 • 24 Jun 24

Stephanie Meadow is hoping to rediscover the form that saw her finish in the top three last year

Maguire and Meadow hoping to hit major form at PGA

Leona Maguire and Stephanie Meadow are back on the hunt for a maiden major as they tee it up at this week's KPMG Women's PGA Championship.

Golf • 20 Jun 24

Euro 2024 recap: Scotland 1-1 Switzerland

Scotland bounced back from their defeat to Germany by securing a hard-fought draw with Switzerland in Cologne.

Soccer • 19 Jun 24

John O'Shea was frustrated by some aspects of the Ireland performance in Aveiro

O'Shea frustrated by nature of defeat in Portugal

John O'Shea had no complaints about the result in Portugal, however, the Ireland interim manager was frustrated by the manner in which his side conceded goals to their opponents in Aveiro.

Soccer • 12 Jun 24

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring against Ireland

Ronaldo on the double as Ireland outclassed in Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo bagged a brace as Portugal outclassed Ireland in Aveiro, romping to a 3-0 victory ahead of their departure to Germany for Euro 2024.

Soccer • 11 Jun 24

John O'Shea looks on as his side train in Portugal on the eve of the game

Preview: O'Shea looks to control his own controllables

When John O'Shea took over as Republic of Ireland manager in March, he spoke about helping the team to return to winning ways. This time around he is plotting Ireland's path back to qualifying for major tournaments.

Soccer • 11 Jun 24