Rob Wright

Sport Journalist

20x20 ambassador Leona Maguire is preparing for the first US major of the year

Maguire ready to feel the heat at ANA Inspiration

As Leona Maguire prepares for the first US major of 2020, the Cavan women reflects on what has been a very unusual year and looks to the future.

Golf • 08 Sep 20

Brendan Lawlor made history at the Belfry

Lawlor hopes to inspire others to follow him into golf

Brendan Lawlor believes that his participation in the European Tour this week will help raise visibility of disabled golfers and is hoping that he can inspire others to take up the sport.

Golf • 29 Aug 20

'I know that if I can get fit and healthy I will absolutely qualify for the Olympic Games'

Sidelined for 2 years, Gregan keeps Olympic dream alive

Despite spending more than two years away from the race track, 400m runner Brian Gregan is full of optimism about his chances of qualifying for next summer's Olympics Games.

Athletics • 29 Aug 20

Kellie Harrington is an ambassador for the European Week of Sport 2020

Harrington in no hurry to join the pros as Tokyo calls

Kellie Harrington was glued to the television on Saturday night as Katie Taylor made a successful defence of her undisputed lightweight crown against Delfine Persoon but she's in no hurry to join them in the professional ranks.

Boxing • 25 Aug 20

Dundalk take on NK Celje in Hungary in a game live on RTÉ

Dundalk hope European clash isn't abridged too far

The two biggest games in Dundalk's season have been distilled down to just one and the pressure is on manager Vinny Perth and his squad.

Soccer • 19 Aug 20

Assessing the righteousness of all that Roy Keane anger

As the curtain closes on another fantastic season of Roy Keane's rants, we take a look back at some of the highlights of the 2019/20 campaign, and ask if the former United and Ireland captain could back up his statements.

Soccer • 29 Jul 20

COMMENT: Dean caught between a Rock and a hard place

Dean Rock has become a target for his honesty and the fact that he has been so up front with the pricing of his coaching service. But Rob Wright says this is just the latest skirmish in the GAA's covert struggle to retain its amateur ethos.

Football • 23 Jul 20

An empty Anfield awaits the Premier League trophy

Empty stadium won't take the shine off Liverpool's win

As Liverpool prepare to receive the Premier League trophy inside an empty Anfield, there are echoes of the last time they lifted the league title.

Soccer • 22 Jul 20

Katie Mullan: 'We would be silly of not having the goal of winning a medal at the Olympics'

Irish skipper wants Olympic medal after pandemic delay

If all had gone to plan, right now Ireland would be gearing up for their first ever Olympic Hockey game as they prepared to take on South Africa in Tokyo this Saturday.

Hockey • 21 Jul 20

Newcastle United 0-2 Manchester City: recap

The league may be gone for Manchester City but they're still on for a cup treble after strolling to a 2-0 victory over Newcastle in the FA Cup. See how it all happened here.

Soccer • 28 Jun 20