Brendan Cole

RTÉ Sport journalist

RWC Watch: The Rugby Championship gets under way

Brendan Cole assesses the form of the big southern hemisphere sides on a weekend that saw Australia mount a stunning comeback against South Africa, while Richie McCaw moved a step closer to eclipsing one of Brian O'Driscoll's Test rugby records.

Rugby • 20 Jul 15

Denis O'Connor: 'It was really administrative stuff that caused this [payment] problem

O'Connor: 'Strong' manager will solve Bray issues

Bray Wanderers Chairman Denis O’Connor has said that acquiring a "strong" manager and players will solve the problems that have dogged the club over the last four months.

Soccer • 07 Jul 15

McGrath says Waterford must grab their chance

Derek McGrath has said that Waterford's summer is "set up" but that it is up to his young side to grab their chance after beating Cork in the Munster SHC semi-final in Thurles today.

GAA • 08 Jun 15

Pro12 Final Preview: Munster v Glasgow

Munster must dictate the structure of this clash if they are overcome the absence of some vitally important players against the Glasgow Warriors, writes Brendan Cole.

Rugby • 31 May 15

Could Paul O'Connell be playing in one of his last matches at Thomond Park?

Pro12 Preview: Munster pack can edge tight battle

Munster have history in their favour as they look to book a place in the Guinness Pro12 final on May 30 but must overcome an Ospreys side that has already won at Thomond Park this season.

Rugby • 23 May 15

Munster are well placed to secure a top-two place

Pro12 preview: the last weekend

Connacht’s slim hopes of European Champions Cup qualification, and last-ditch efforts to secure a home semi-final by Munster and Ulster will be the major points of interests during today’s six simultaneous kick-offs.

Rugby • 16 May 15

'We need more scores and we need forwards to be able to demonstrate the skills of the game.'

Ciaran Whelan: Reduce numbers to improve football

Ciarán Whelan has called for the number of players on the field to be brought down to 13 and the introduction of a two-tier championship as part of a radical overhaul of Gaelic football.

GAA • 14 May 15

Club captains Rob Boucher of Lansdowne and Sam Cronin of Clontarf

Clontarf face daunting task against Lansdowne

Sam Cronin admits that defending champions Clontarf face a difficult task as they seek to retain their Ulster Bank League crown against a Lansdowne side that dominated the regular season.

Rugby • 08 May 15

Pro12 Preview: Ulster v Leinster

Leinster’s season hangs by a thread while Ulster are aiming to seal a top four place in the Guinness Pro12 when the sides clash at Ravenhill, writes Brendan Cole.

Rugby • 24 Apr 15

Mathieu Bastareaud is tackled by Jonathan Sexton during Ireland's RBS 6 Nations clash with France

VIDEO: Against The Head concussion debate

Watch a special feature in which Dr Rod McLoughlin of the IRFU explains how the organisation approaches the issue, followed by panel debate with Alan Quinlan, Brent Pope and Paddy Wallace.

Rugby • 21 Apr 15