Rob Wright

Sport Journalist

Katie Taylor v Jennifer Han - recap

Katie Taylor successfully defended her undisputed world lightweight title with a dominant display against American Jennifer Han. Here's how it happened.

Boxing • 04 Sep 21

Republic of Ireland 1-1 Azerbaijan recap

Stephen Kenny's Republic of Ireland snatched a late draw against Azerbaijan for the first point of their World Cup qualifying campaign, but it was another disappointing evening for Irish soccer. Here how it happened.

Soccer • 04 Sep 21

Katie Taylor, left, and Jennifer Han face-off tonight

Veteran Han confident she can cause problems for Taylor

Katie Taylor steps into the ring tonight to defend her undisputed world lightweight against one of the trailblazers of women's professional boxing.

Boxing • 04 Sep 21

Premier League preview: City look unstoppable again

The fans are back, the big clubs are spending big money and Manchester City once again look unstoppable. So just how will the Premier League 2021-22 campaign play out?

Soccer • 13 Aug 21

Tokyo 2020 Olympics gold medallist Paul O'Donovan, celebrating his Gold Medal win at Skibbereen Rowing Club

Tokyo 2020: O'Donovan's thoughts turning to Paris

Irish gold medal rower Paul O'Donovan is not taking too long to bask in the glory of his achievements as he admits that thoughts are already turning to the Paris Olympics in 2024.

Olympics • 05 Aug 21

Euro 2020 quarter-final - Ukraine 0-4 England recap

England made a huge statement of intent as they dismantled Ukraine and strolled into the Euro 2020 semi-finals. See how it happened here.

Soccer • 03 Jul 21

GPA chief executive officer Tom Parsons, left, and Cliona's Foundation chief executive officer Brendan Ring

Passionate Parsons ready to start repaying the GPA

Tom Parsons has not yet officially started his new role as CEO of the Gaelic Players Association but he's putting his own stamp on the organisation.

GAA • 03 Jul 21

Croatia 3-5 Spain AET - recap

Spain are through to the quarter-finals of Euro 2020 but had to do it the hard way after conceding two late goals to let Croatia take them to extra-time. Here's how it all happened.

Soccer • 28 Jun 21

Iceland offer another major test for Pauw's Ireland

Vera Pauw's Republic of Ireland take on Iceland in a double header that serves as their final games before the World Cup qualifying campaign and once more, the Ireland manager has opted to test her side against the best.

Soccer • 11 Jun 21

Saoirse Noonan is in line for her first international cap

Noonan eager to follow in Ogbene's footsteps

Saoirse Noonan is hoping to follow in the footsteps of childhood friend Chiedozie Ogbene and make her international debut for Ireland on Friday.

Soccer • 10 Jun 21