Rob Wright

Sport Journalist

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry - 2025 Ryder Cup

2025 Ryder Cup Day 1 - USA 2.5 Europe 5.5 recap

Team Europe laid down an impressive marker on the opening day of the 2025 Ryder Cup in Bethpage, winning both sessions and taking a three point lead. Here's how it all went down.

Ryder Cup • 26 Sep

Martin Zubimendi of Arsenal passes the ball whilst under pressure from Erling Haaland of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on September 21, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart Mac

Premier League: Arsenal 1-1 Manchester City recap

Arsenal snatched a late draw against an ultra-defensive Manchester City team at the Emirates. Here's how it happened.

Soccer • 21 Sep

Ryan Gravenberch opens the scoring for Liverpool

Premier League recap: Liverpool 2-1 Everton

League leaders Liverpool survived a nervy second half to defeat Merseyside rivals Everton.

Soccer • 21 Sep

PSG get their Champions League defence underway at home to Atalanta

Bloated Champions League still promises thrills

Champions League group-stage football returns this evening with 36 teams vying to be crowned the best in Europe come next May.

Soccer • 16 Sep

Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson

Tactical naivety leads to doubts around Heimir future

After a week in which Ireland produced one of their worst performances in living memory, big questions are being asked of manager Heimir Hallgrimsson and just what he's asking of his players.

Soccer • 11 Sep

Evan Ferguson of Republic of Ireland is tackled by Armenia goalkeeper Ognjen Chancharevich - 2026 WC qualifier

World Cup qualifying recap: Armenia 2-1 Ireland

The Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifying hopes suffered a huge blow as they slumped to a 2-1 defeat away to Armenia. Here's how it happened.

Soccer • 12 Oct

KIRKBY, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 01: Alexander Isak signs for Liverpool FC at AXA Training Centre on September 01, 2025 in Kirkby, England. (Photo by Nikki Dyer - LFC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Transfer deadline day: Isak completes Liverpool switch

On transfer deadline day in the Premier League there was no end of big-money deals, drama and rumours, not least Alexander Isak's move to Liverpool.

Soccer • 01 Sep

Keith Andrews, Manager of Brentford looks on during the pre-season friendly match between Queens Park Rangers and Brentford at Loftus Road

Premier League soap opera gears up for new season

With storylines aplenty, season 34 of the show known as The Premier League promises more betrayal, heartbreak, and dramatic stare-downs than the last four decades of Eastenders.

Soccer • 14 Aug

Brian Hayes of Cork shoots to score his side's first goal past Dublin goalkeeper Sean Brennan

All-Ireland SHC semi-final: Cork 7-26 Dublin 2-21 recap

Cork strolled into the All-Ireland SHC final with a ruthless scoring display against Dublin at Croke Park. Here's how it happened.

Hurling • 05 Jul

Aisling Maher of Dublin in action against Laura Murphy of Kilkenny

Maher reflects on success of 'whirlwind' skorts protest

Seven weeks on from the initial skorts protest ahead of the Dublin versus Kilkenny Leinster semi-final, and a month after the momentous vote to allow players to wear shorts, Dublin captain Aisling Maher reflects on a whirlwind few weeks where the players were finally heard.

Camogie • 27 Jun