Rob Wright

Sport Journalist

Stephen Scullion is preparing for Tokyo after a eventful time in his life

Scullion chases happiness, balance and Olympic glory

After a hectic year of uncertainty, Irish marathon runner Stephen Scullion has cut out the alcohol and has his focus firmly set on the Tokyo Olympics.

Athletics • 06 May 21

Aoife Cooke launching the 2021 KBC Virtual Dublin Marathon and Race Series

Confident Cooke eager to make her mark in Tokyo

Ten days on from securing her place at the Tokyo Olympics and the magnitude of her achievement is beginning to sink in for Aoife Cooke.

Athletics • 05 May 21

Katie Taylor and Natasha Jonas get ready to do it again

Katie Taylor v Natasha Jonas - 2012 flashback

As undisputed world lightweight champion Katie Taylor puts her belts on the line against Natasha Jonas, we take a look back to their last meeting in the quarter-finals of the London Olympics at a deafening Excel Arena.

Boxing • 30 Apr 21

Natasha Jonas in action against Feriche Mashauri

A decade in the making - Jonas eyes Taylor upset

Few fights have had a bigger sense of inevitability about them than Katie Taylor's forthcoming title defence against Natasha Jonas.

Boxing • 29 Apr 21

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