Eric Haughan

Eric Haughan

RTÉ Sport journalist

The Irish line-out failed to fire in Paris.

Forget Paris: How the Irish players rated

An abysmal second-half performance left Andy Farrell with very much to ponder on a difficult night in the Stade de France. For what it's worth, here's how we rated the Irish charges.

Rugby • 31 Oct 20

Alan Browne equalises for Preston against Huddersfield before going on to bag the winner.

Championship round-up: Browne on double, Idah sees red

Alan Browne's double gave Preston all three points as they saw off Huddersfield Town 2-1 at the John Smith's Stadium on Saturday.

Soccer • 24 Oct 20

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