Rob Wright

Sport Journalist

World Cup 2022: Serbia 3-2 Republic of Ireland recap

The Republic of Ireland lost their first game of the World Cup 2022 qualifying campaign as they went down 3-2 in Serbia but there were plenty of positives to take from defeat. See how it all unfolded here.

Soccer • 24 Mar 21

The Irish sportswomen hoping for a big 2021

It's a big year for sport and on International Women's Day, we take a look at some of the athletes and competitors who will be writing the headlines over the next 12 months.

Athletics • 08 Mar 21

FIFA Club World Cup - The players to watch

The 2021 FIFA Club World Cup gets under way on Thursday and while Bayern Munich are representing Europe, fans may not be too familiar with some of the other teams involved, so here are six players to watch in Qatar.

Soccer • 03 Feb 21

Premier League mid-term(ish) report

As we approach the end of the year and the Premier League festive silly season, it's time to take stock of just how each club is getting on with a (nearly) mid-term report.

Soccer • 25 Dec 20

Dundalk train at the Aviva Stadium ahead of their clash with Rapid Vienna

No Giovagnoli or Hoban, but Dundalk remain confident

Dundalk should have been looking forward to their Europa League clash against Rapid Vienna with a weight off their backs, but a couple of late setbacks leave them with a bit of a cloud hanging over them.

Soccer • 26 Nov 20

Brassil believes extra year will help her medal chances

Irish pentathlete Sive Brassil believes that an extra year's preparation for the Olympics will ultimately benefit her, as she looks to secure her place at next summer's Tokyo Games.

Athletics • 20 Nov 20

Katie Taylor, left, and Miriam Gutierrez

Taylor defends undisputed crown with one-sided victory

Katie Taylor put on a boxing masterclass and successfully defended her undisputed lightweight title against Spanish challenger Miriam Gutierrez at the SSE Arena in Wembley.

Boxing • 15 Nov 20

Taylor makes it look easy against Gutierrez - recap

Undisputed world lightweight champion Katie Taylor claimed a comprehensive points victory over Miriam Gutierrez. See how it happened here.

Boxing • 15 Nov 20

Miriam Gutierrez has been fighting most of her life

Miriam Gutierrez - a warrior inside and out of the ring

Miriam Gutierrez goes to battle against with Katie Taylor this weekend for the biggest boxing bout of her career but as the Spanish challenger explains, she has already overcome far bigger struggles outside the ring.

Boxing • 12 Nov 20

Vera Pauw is preparing Ireland for the one of the biggest games of their careers

Ukraine won't underestimate us again, warns Pauw

Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw believes that Ukraine underestimated her side in October's Euro 2021 qualifier in Tallaght but does not expect them to repeat the mistake in Friday's crunch game.

Soccer • 18 Oct 20