Eoin Ryan

RTÉ Sport Journalist

28 October 2025; Abbie Larkin of Republic of Ireland, centre, celebrates with teammates after scoring her side's first goal during the UEFA Women's Nations League A/B promotion/relegation play-off second leg match between Belgium and Republic of Ireland a

Women's Nations League recap: Belgium 2-1 Ireland (4-5)

Follow all the action from Leuven as the Republic of Ireland look to build on their first-leg win and secure promotion to group A of the UEFA Women's Nations League.

Soccer • 55 mins

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 25: Matheus Cunha of Manchester United scores his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford on October 25, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Sh

Premier League recap: Man United 4-2 Brighton

Manchester United won back-to-back Premier League games for the first under Ruben Amorim at Liverpool last week, and they were aiming to make it three on the trot when Brighton visited Old Trafford.

Soccer • 25 Oct

4 November 2024; Republic of Ireland head coach Colin O'Brien celebrates with his side after they qualified for the next round after the UEFA U17 European Championships Round 1 qualifier match between Scotland and Republic of Ireland at Inver Park in Larn

O'Brien's boys ready for heat of their World Cup moment

Republic of Ireland U-17 head coach Colin O'Brien feels his side have "already climbed a big mountain, by securing qualification" for next month's World Cup, but he is cautiously optimistic that they can secure knockout football in Qatar.

Soccer • 22 Oct

21 October 2025; Manager Colin O'Brien speaks to the media during a Republic of Ireland U17 FIFA World Cup squad announcement at the FAI Headquarters in Abbotstown, Dublin. Photo by Tyler Miller/Sportsfile

No club concerns as O'Brien names U-17 World Cup squad

Republic of Ireland Under-17 head coach Colin O'Brien has named a 21-player squad for next month's World Cup in Qatar.

Soccer • 21 Oct

3 August 2024; Ryan Mullen of Team Ireland in the breakaway group during the men's road race during the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games in Paris, France. Photo by Zac Williams/Sportsfile

Mullen joins Israel Premier Tech on two-year deal

Irish cyclist Ryan Mullen has joined the soon-to-be-rebranded Israel - Premier Tech team for the 2026 season.

Cycling • 17 Oct

9 September 2025; Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F qualifying match between Armenia and Republic of Ireland at Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium in Yerevan, Armenia. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sport

World Cup permutations: How Ireland can qualify

The Republic of Ireland could still qualify for World Cup 2026, but what would need to happen for Heimir Hallgrimsson's men to book an unlikely ticket to North America next year?

Soccer • 15 Oct

28 September 2025; Aaron Rodgers, centre, and Defensive tackle Cameron Heyward of Pittsburgh Steelers after the 2025 NFL International Game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Minnesota Vikings at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Towels, tunes and touchdowns as NFL hits Croke Park

Dublin was the latest stop on the American football global hype train today as fans from the US, Europe and further afield joined locals for the first regular-season game at Croke Park.

US Sport • 02 Oct

12 March 2025; More than 50 young players from Greenlanes National School and Scoil an tSeachtar Laoch (both from Dublin aged between 10 and 12 years old) took to the pitch in Croke Park today to showcase their NFL Flag Football skills. Fast paced and acc

NFL Dublin: Greatest show on turf rolls into Croke Park

Eoin Ryan previews Sunday's clash between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Minnesota Vikings at Croke Park, the first regular-season NFL match to take place in Dublin.

NFL • 28 Sep

Hurler of the Year nominees John McGrath (L), Brian Hayes (C) and Jake Morris

Tipp's 13 All-Star nominations, Maher not on HOTY list

All-Ireland champions Tipperary have won 13 nominations for the PwC All-Stars for 2025, and the Premier County also dominate the shortlists for Hurler and Young Hurler of the Year, though captain Ronan Maher is surprisingly not in the running for the biggest prize.

Hurling • 24 Sep

5 July 2025; Patrick Horgan of Cork after the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship semi-final match between Cork and Dublin at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Horgan calls time on Cork career after 18 seasons

Hurling's all-time top-scorer Patrick Horgan has announced his retirement from inter-county duty with Cork.

Hurling • 24 Sep