James McMahon

RTÉ Sport Journalist

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

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

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

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

Jack O’Connor of St Martin’s is tackled by Eoin Kenneally of Shamrocks Ballyhale

Leinster HC final recap: St Martin' 0-24 Ballyhale 2-17

Follow how it all unfolded as Wexford's St Martin's claimed a maiden Leinster title.

Hurling • 07 Dec

Know your sport? Take the RTÉ Sport Quiz of 2025

We have 40 multiple-choice questions to test your knowledge of the sporting highs and a few lows over what has been an eventful 12 months.

Other sport • 07 Dec

Armagh's Darragh McMullan and Conor Quinn of Tyrone during this year's Ulster clash between the sides

2026 SFC provincial draws: Armagh and Tyrone meet again

Old foes and neighbours Armagh and Tyrone will face each other in the preliminary round of the 2026 Ulster Senior Football Championship.

Football • 28 Nov

Liverpool v PSV, Champions League, November 2025

Champions League recap: Abject Liverpool lose again

Read how it all unfolded as Liverpool's demise continued while Arsenal remain unbeaten after an impressive win against Bayern Munich.

Soccer • 27 Nov

Shamrock Rovers captain Ronan Finn and team-mates celebrate with the FAI Cup in 2019

Cup final backdrop: Hoops' helping hand & nomadic days

One of the subplots around Sunday's Sports Direct FAI Cup final is that a Shamrock Rovers victory would secure European football next season for their bitter rivals Bohemians.

Soccer • 07 Nov

Winning the double a 'cherry on top' for Lopes

Completing the Premier Division-FAI Cup double would cap off a "best season" for Shamrock Rovers defender Pico Lopes.

Soccer • 07 Nov