Rob Wright

Sport Journalist

Brazil are already through but face Cameroon

World Cup 2022: What to expect on Day 13

Day 13 at the World Cup – the final day of the group stages with qualification and a hearty dose of revenge up for grabs, it's all here.

Soccer • 02 Dec 22

World Cup 2022: Denmark 0-0 Tunisia recap

Denmark and Tunisia played out the first goalless draw of the 2022 World Cup but it's Tunisia who will be the happier with the result. See how it all unfolded here.

Soccer • 22 Nov 22

England expects, but Iran may cause a shock

World Cup 2022: What to expect on Day 2

The opening game of Qatar 2022 didn't set the world alight but Day 2 has a much more attractive set of fixtures, with Group B coming into focus as England take on Iran and Wales face USA.

Soccer • 21 Nov 22

World Cup 2022: England 6-2 Iran recap

Gareth Southgate's England got their World Cup campaign off to a flying start, putting six goals past a hapless Iran defence. Here's how it happpened.

Soccer • 21 Nov 22

The World Cup trophy, but bigger and more plastic - there's a metaphor in there somewhere

The 2022 Qatar World Cup - A-Z

Almost everything you wanted to know about the Qatar World Cup but were afraid to ask, conveniently presented in alphabetical order.

World Cup 2022 • 19 Nov 22

Scotland v Rep of Ireland: All you need to know

Arguably the biggest night in the history of the Irish women's football awaits as Vera Pauw's side take on Scotland with a place in next year's World Cup at stake. Here's everything you need to know.

Soccer • 10 Oct 22

Stephen Kenny has big issues to grapple with in the middle of the park

Middle ground key in Kenny battle for hearts and minds

"I'm not sure exactly how to feel," was Stephen Kenny's immediate reaction to a fortunate 3-2 victory over Armenia and two years into his reign, many Ireland supporters are left feeling the same way as issues in the midfield move into view.

Soccer • 28 Sep 22

Michael Obafemi was on the mark against Scotland last time out

Scotland v Republic of Ireland - all you need to know

The Republic of Ireland take on a resurgent Scotland side who are out for revenge at Hampden Park. Here's everything you need to know.

Soccer • 23 Sep 22

Zach Tuohy has a second bite of the cherry on Saturday

From Portlaoise to the MCG - Tuohy aims to make history

Portlaoise man Zach Tuohy will have a second opportunity to write his name into history when he steps out on the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday.

Football • 23 Sep 22

Paul O'Donovan during the gold medal ceremony at the European Championships

'He should go down in history' - O'Donovan's legacy

When Paul O'Donovan and Fintan McCarthy settle down into their boat in the Czech Republic for the World Rowing Championships, they will do so with their eyes firmly fixed on gold.

Rowing • 19 Sep 22