Eric Haughan

Eric Haughan

RTÉ Sport journalist

The Masters is the only major which still eludes Rory McIlroy - will the dramatically differing circumstances help him this year?

Novel Masters date may aid McIlroy's green jacket quest

For the best player in the world, the "right time" to play Augusta National may well be this November, writes Eric Haughan

Golf • 06 Apr 20

Sarr makes it 2-0 Watford at Vicarage Road.

Watford 3 Liverpool 0 - here's how it happened

Watford stunned Jurgen Klopp's title chasers and in the process gave themselves every chance of avoiding the dreaded drop.

Soccer • 29 Feb 20

'One thing about Tyson, he's very teachable, he's determined to learn' - Andy Lee

'Educated pressure' broke Wilder's heart says Andy Lee

Tyson Fury broke Deontay Wilder down mentally with a perfectly executed game plan that meant keeping the big-hitting American under "educated pressure" throughout the bout, according to Fury's Irish trainer, Andy Lee.

Boxing • 23 Feb 20

Maro Itoje charges down a Conor Murray kick at Twickenham.

Player ratings: Scrum of all fears for overrun Ireland

There were few positives to be gleaned from a day where Ireland's scrum was dominated, possession was turned over constantly and the usually reliable Sexton fluffed his lines.

Rugby • 23 Feb 20

Leighton Aspell won back-to-back Grand Nationals in 2014 and 2015.

Leighton Aspell to retire after final Fontwell rides

Two-time Aintree Grand National-winning jockey Leighton Aspell has announced he will retire from the saddle after his two Fontwell rides on Sunday.

Racing • 22 Feb 20

Sene Naoupu and her Irish team-mates are excited by the chance to take on England.

Naoupu missing 'wise soul' Parsons ahead of England tie

Sene Naoupu may be relishing the chance to take on the might of England in Six Nations fare on Sunday afternoon - but the Irish centre admits the 'wise soul' of Beibhinn Parsons has been missed within the squad this week.

Rugby • 22 Feb 20

Sadio Mané came off the bench to break Norwich's resistance at Carrow Road.

Recap: Mané returns to break Norwich hearts

Sadio Mané came back from injury to step off the bench and secure another three points from champions-in-waiting Liverpool.

Soccer • 15 Feb 20

Aidan O'Shea of Mayo gets caught in possession by a posse of Meath players in Navan.

Spillane: 'No Mayo All-Ireland for a long time to come'

Pat Spillane insists Mayo will not be winning an All-Ireland this season - or any year soon.

GAA • 09 Feb 20

CJ Stander was to the fore as Ireland shut out the Scottish attack to grind out a victory

Player ratings: Stander stands firm as Irish edge it

Johnny Sexton accounted for all 19 of Ireland's points and CJ Stander turned in a Man of the Match performance as Andy Farrell marked his first Six Nations assignment as Ireland head coach with a win.

Rugby • 01 Feb 20

Take it one shot at a time and avoid slide tackles

Weekend hacker Eric Haughan is on a mission to transform his game. While the world takes inspiration from Tiger Woods, he is trying hard not to jinx his good winter form.

Golf • 15 Apr 19