Rob Wright

Sport Journalist

Jimmy O'Brien is eager to end the season with silverware

Leinster's season on the line against Glasgow - O'Brien

Leinster's Jimmy O'Brien believes that his side's entire season is on the line this weekend as they prepare to face Glasgow in the quarter-finals of the United Rugby Championship.

Rugby • 01 Jun 22

Dossen grabs gold at European Championships

Irish middleweight Gabriel Dossen has won gold at the European Amateur Boxing Championships in Armenia, in what is his very first senior tournament, while his team-mate Dylan Eagleson secured silver in the bantamweight division earlier on Monday.

Boxing • 30 May 22

Premier League final day recap

Manchester City are 2021/22 Premier League champions but had to do the hard way, coming from 2-0 down to beat Aston Villa while Liverpool kept the chase up right to the final minutes. Here's how it all happened.

Soccer • 22 May 22

Premier League final day permutations

Come 5.45pm, matters will be settled across the Premier League, with the title, Champions League, Europa League and relegation matters all decided. Here's the permutations and possibilities ahead of a hectic afternoon of action.

Soccer • 22 May 22

Thomas Tuchel and Jurgen Klopp go head-to-head

The sparkle may be fading but the Cup can still deliver

Liverpool and Chelsea meet in an FA Cup final on Saturday evening that seems slightly out of place, sandwiched between midweek and Sunday Premier League fixtures.

Soccer • 14 May 22

Will Patching of Derry City pictured at the launch of the FAI and SSE Airtricity's sustainability drive for Irish football

Good Will hunting a big performance against Rovers

Derry City midfielder Will Patching admits that his side's trip to Tallaght to take on defending champions Shamrock Rovers is a massive encounter which the Candystripes can't afford to lose.

Soccer • 13 May 22

Nicolas Roche has been a busy man since retirement

Roche: Velodrome crucial to the future of Irish cycling

Nicolas Roche believes that the proposed new cycling velodrome in Abbotstown is crucial for the growth of the sport in Ireland and said that it would put the country on the map as a destination for major cycling events.

Cycling • 21 Apr 22

World Cup 2022 draw - recap

It's the World Cup, but not as we know it. The draw for this winter's World Cup in Qatar took place today and threw up some very intriguing groups. Here' how it all happened.

Soccer • 01 Apr 22

Troy Parrott of Republic of Ireland celebrates

Ireland 1-0 Lithuania - recap

A last-gasp rocket from Troy Parrott gave the Republic of Ireland a 1-0 victory over Lithuania and was a memorable finish to a forgettable game. Here's how it all happened.

Soccer • 29 Mar 22

Megan Campbell is poised to return for Ireland

Campbell still has plenty of fight after two years out

Republic of Ireland defender Megan Campbell is in line for a return to the national team after an injury nightmare that kept her out of the international team for more than two years.

Soccer • 17 Feb 22