John Fallon

RTÉ Sport contributor

Andy Friend wants Connacht to bounce back from their opening-day defeat to Glasgow

Friend wants Connacht to buck trend against Zebre

Connacht won their first 15 games against Zebre in the league and Europe but have gone down on the last three occasions they have met.

Rugby • 07 Sep 18

Ian Madigan who won the last of his 30 Irish caps two years ago in South Africa

Lam: Competitive Madigan will thrive in top-flight

Former Connacht coach Pat Lam has tipped Ian Madigan to be a huge success with Bristol Bears in the Premiership this season.

Rugby • 05 Sep 18

Jaco Taute chalked up 26 appearances in that maiden season with Munster after being drafted in as cover by Rassie Erasmus and he's chomping at the bit to get back out.

Taute itching to get back after year on the sideline

Jaco Taute has spent most of the past year studying financial management rather than playing rugby but now all he wants to do is start counting the minutes of game-time for Munster.

Rugby • 05 Sep 18

New signing Alby Mathewson at Munster training

Mathewson links up with Munster but no Murray update

Conor Murray's temporary replacement, former All Black Alby Mathewson, has arrived in Limerick and has linked up with his new team-mates but will not feature when they travel to Glasgow later this week.

Rugby • 04 Sep 18

Republic end campaign with emphatic victory

Leanne Kiernan and Katie McCabe scored a brace each as the Republic of Ireland completed their women's World Cup qualification campaign with a resounding 4-0 victory over Northern Ireland at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 31 Aug 18

Zebo says he is happy to play in a number of positions in a star-studded Racing 92 backline

Nervous start, but versatile Zebo relishing French life

Simon Zebo says he has settled well into his new environment in Paris, but feels there is still more room for improvement with his French as he looks to make his mark at Racing 92.

Rugby • 21 Aug 18

The former Ireland international training with his new club

Paddy Jackson says he's thrilled to be playing again

The former Ireland international is enjoying life in France after being sacked by the IRFU following a rape trial in which he was found not guilt.

Rugby • 15 Aug 18

Stuart Olding has signed a two-year contract with Brive

Olding eyes promotion with Brive as new chapter begins

Stuart Olding is grateful for the welcome he has received from his new club Brive as he rebuilds his rugby career following is sacking by Ulster and the IRFU.

Rugby • 14 Aug 18

Galway captain Fintan Burke lifts the trophy

Dramatic Bleahene goal earns Galway Leinster U-21 glory

Sean Bleahene was the hero for Galway as he struck a dramatic goal in the dying seconds of an epic encounter to capture the Leinster U-21 hurling title.

GAA • 05 Jul 18

Cork show class to retain Munster title

Cork retained their Munster SHC title with a 2-24 to 3-19 win over Clare at Semple Stadium.

GAA • 01 Jul 18