Rob Wright

Sport Journalist

Ulster 35-3 Connacht - recap

A dominant Ulster side put Connacht to the sword at Kingspan Park. See how it all unfolded here.

Rugby • 27 Dec 19

Stephen Kenny will take the reins in the summer of 2020

Predicting Stephen Kenny's first Ireland senior team

Whatever happens in the Euro 2020 qualifiers or indeed at the summers tournament, the Republic of Ireland are getting a new manager next year when Stephen Kenny takes over from Mick McCarthy. Here we take a look at just how his first team could line up.

Soccer • 26 Dec 19

Dennis Hogan is ready to prove everyone wrong

Hogan ready to upset the odds in Brooklyn

Dennis Hogan steps into the ring at Brooklyn's Barclays Centre on Saturday night hoping to take the WBC Middleweight crown and confound the expectations surrounding him.

Boxing • 07 Dec 19

Real Madrid 2-2 PSG - Champions League recap

A late collapse from Real Madrid gifted Paris St Germain a scarcely warranted draw and with it top spot in Group A. See how it all unfolded here.

Soccer • 26 Nov 19

Aston Villa 2-0 Newcastle United: recap

Aston Villa strolled to a comfortable 2-0 victory over a lacklustre Newcastle side at Villa Park. See how it all unfolded here.

Soccer • 25 Nov 19

Martin Braithwaite scores against Ireland

Republic of Ireland 1-1 Denmark: recap

The Republic of Ireland battled to a 1-1 draw with Denmark but it wasn't enough for automatic qualification for Euro 2020. See how a night of high drama unfolded at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 18 Nov 19

Leinster 33-19 Benetton Rugby - recap

Leinster got their Champions Cup campaign off to a winning start as Garry Ringrose claimed a hat-trick of tries in their victory over Benetton. See how it all unfolded here.

Rugby • 16 Nov 19

Greece 1-1 Republic of Ireland - recap

The Republic of Ireland learned a harsh lesson as they conceded an injury-time equaliser to Greece in their Euro 2021 qualifier in Athens. See how it all unfolded here.

Soccer • 12 Nov 19

Georgia v Republic of Ireland: All You Need to Know

Whisper it quietly but there's a new-found optimism surrounding Mick McCarthy's Ireland side, who travel to Georgia in expectation, rather than hope, for their Euro 2020 qualifier.

Soccer • 11 Oct 19

Limited options and tough choices in defence for Mick

A bad 24-hours for Mick McCarthy means that he looks likely to be without his two first-choice centre-backs for next month's crucial Euro 2020 qualifier double-header with Georgia and Switzerland.

Soccer • 26 Sep 19