Rob Wright

Sport Journalist

Damien Duff won't hear any talk of the Champions League

Duff shuts down title defence talk ahead of new season

Shelbourne manager Damien Duff has a growing list of banned words at the club ahead of the start of the new season.

Soccer • 30 Jan

Man City surely can't fluff their lines at home to Brugge. Right?

Champions League delivering for UEFA and big clubs

Wednesday night represents the culmination of UEFA's grand plan to reshape the Champions League as 36 teams all kick-off at once on the final day of the league phase.

Soccer • 29 Jan

Champions League: Celtic 1-0 Young Boys recap

Celtic secured their place in the knockout stage of the Champions League with a 1-0 victory over Young Boys, but they had to suffer before they got there. Here's how it happened.

Soccer • 22 Jan

Trent Alexander-Arnold's future remains unclear

Stuck on Trent - Leaving of Liverpool can be rocky road

As the clock ticked over at midnight on 1 January and Jools Holland whooped his way through a pre-recorded singalong, Trent Alexander-Arnold's contract saga entered a new stage.

Soccer • 07 Jan

Premier League: West Ham 0-5 Liverpool recap

Liverpool beat West Ham 5-0 for the second time this season to move eight points clear in the Premier League with a game in hand. Here's how it happened.

Soccer • 29 Dec 24

Premier League: Tottenham 3-6 Liverpool recap

Liverpool are four points clear at the top of the Premier League with a game in hand over the chasing pack after they played out a hugely entertaining 6-3 victory over Spurs. Here's how it happened.

Soccer • 08 Jan

This should be Arsenal's moment, but will it be?

Premier League midterm report card

Who's exceeding expectations, who's falling behind and who needs to knuckle down and do better? It's the Premier League midterm report.

Soccer • 24 Dec 24

URC: Ulster 19-22 Munster recap

A last-gasp try from Tom Farrell broke Ulster hearts and gave Munster a much-needed win at Kingspan Park. Here's how it happened.

Rugby • 22 Dec 24

As Alisson nears a return, what next for Kelleher?

Caoimhín Kelleher further enhanced his burgeoning reputation as he played a starring role in Liverpool's 2-0 victory over Real Madrid on Wednesday night.

Soccer • 28 Nov 24

Champions League: Liverpool 2-0 Real Madrid recap

Liverpool continued their 100% start to the Champions League with an impressive 2-0 victory over Real Madrid. Here's how it happened.

Soccer • 27 Nov 24