James McMahon

RTÉ Sport Journalist

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Other sport • 01 Jan

25 October 2025; Munster head coach Clayton McMillan before the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and Connacht at Thomond Park in Limerick. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

O'Donoghue impressed by McMillan's 'calm presence'

With Munster going well in the United Rugby Championship and a derby game to come against Leinster on Saturday, Jack O'Donoghue believes Clayton McMillan's style of coaching has resulted in a greater air of confidence around the squad.

Rugby • 24 Dec 25

21 December 2025; Patrick Fitzgerald of Ballygunner in action against Daithí Waters, left, and Eoin O'Leary of St Martin's during the AIB GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Club Championship semi-final match between Ballygunner and St Martin's at FBD Semple S

Recap: Semi-final wins for Loughrea and Ballygunner

Read how it all unfolded as Loughrea and Ballygunner ultimately were too good for Slaught Néill and St Martin's.

Hurling • 21 Dec 25

Cristian Romero of Tottenham Hotspur battles for possession with Hugo Ekitike of Liverpool

Premier League recap: Tottenham 1-2 Liverpool

Read how it all unfolded as Liverpool recorded a somewhat nervy win against nine-man Tottenham.

Soccer • 20 Dec 25

McCarthy: Making the World Cup would be 'life-changing'

Republic of Ireland assistant coach Paddy McCarthy on what he sees as a growing belief in the current squad that hopefully will deliver an appearance at a World Cup - and the "top operators" he has worked under in his playing and coaching career so far.

Soccer • 10 Dec 25

Champions League recap: Inter Milan 0-1 Liverpool

Read how it all unfolded as Liverpool dug out an important win at the San Siro.

Soccer • 10 Dec 25

Rickey Barrett of St Finbarr's is tackled by Aidan O'Connor, left, and Matthew Flaherty of Daingean Uí Chúis during the AIB Munster GAA Football Senior Club Championship final match between Daingean Uí Chúis and St Finbarr's

Munster final recap: Daingean 1-18 St Finbarr's 0-20

Read how it all unfolded as Daingean Uí Chúis dramatically claimed a maiden Munster title.

Football • 07 Dec 25

South Africa defence coach Jerry Flannery

Flannery: Erasmus a 'genius'; Ireland should not panic

Former Munster and Ireland star Jerry Flannery on life within the South Africa set-up, his respect for Rassie Erasmus and why Ireland still possess "massive quality" in their ranks.

Rugby • 08 Dec 25