Padraic Ryan

RTÉ Sport journalist

UCD's Ryan Swan celebrates his goal with team-mates after scoring in the first round of qualification

O’Neill: UCD won’t lie down in Europa clash

UCD manager Collie O’Neill has said his side are looking to continue their remarkable progress in the Europa League qualifiers, and suggested their opponents for their round two qualifier may well under-estimate the Students.

Soccer • 16 Jul 15

The Republic of Ireland team celebrate David O'Leary's penalty against Romania

Italia ’90: Chronicling a nation gone loo-lah

Victory over Romania in Italia '90 was the pinnacle of Ireland’s greatest soccer performance and a phenomenon that transformed a country, writes Padraic Ryan.

Soccer • 26 Jun 15

Chris Smalling and Daryl Murphy battle for the ball

As it happened: Ireland v England

Ireland and England played out a stalemate in a game that had flashes of excitement but over all failed to sparkle.

Soccer • 07 Jun 15

Shane Jennings has previously played for Ireland against the Barbarians back in 2008

Shane Jennings to lead Baa-Baas against Ireland

Shane Jennings will lead the Barbarians for their game against Ireland in Thomond Park on Thursday, one of a number of players with connections to Irish provinces in a strong starting line-up.

Rugby • 26 May 15

Cian Healy celebrates Ireland's Six Nations win earlier this year

Cian Healy: Ireland going to World Cup to win it

Ireland are going in to this year’s World Cup to win it, according to a bullish Cian Healy as the prop steps up his recovery from neck surgery.

Rugby • 21 May 15

Ireland captain Niamh Briggs was part of the side that reached the semi-final at last year's World Cup in Paris

Ireland to host 2017 Women's World Cup

Ireland have been successful in their bid to host the 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup.

Rugby • 13 May 15

Will there be any Italian side in next season's Pro12 league?

Pro12 deny Zebre and Treviso on brink of expulsion

The Guinness Pro12 league has downplayed the possibility of Zebre and Treviso being forced out of the competition after reports that the sides were on the brink of expulsion over an unpaid debt.

Rugby • 11 May 15

Conancht's John Cooney touches down for one of his tries

Bonus-point win boosts Connacht's European hopes

Connacht have moved into sixth place in the Pro 12 table and given their chances of qualifying for the Champions Cup a boost with a convincing bonus-point away win over Zebre.

Rugby • 09 May 15

Ulster are in prime position to book a home semi-final

Leinster pay for indiscipline as Ulster triumph

Leinster paid the price for indiscipline as a 26-10 Guinness Pro12 loss to Ulster all but ended their chances of making the play-offs.

Rugby • 25 Apr 15

Neymar celebrates scoring the opening goal

AS IT HAPPENED: Paris Saint Germain v Barcelona

Updates as Paris Saint Germain were beaten by Barcelona at the Parc des Princes and score updates on Porto's win over Bayern Munich.

Soccer • 15 Apr 15