Conor Neville

RTÉ Sport Reporter

Damien Penaud among the celebrated French backs landing in town

France dialled in with overdue silverware on table

France arrive in Dublin with the title at stake and their coach under pressure to deliver trophies

Rugby • 08 Mar 25

'I don't like it. It's not Gaelic football' - Robbie Brennan

Battle for the soul of football - FRC v the sceptics

The managerial and coaching fraternity are really beginning to find their voice, raising their hackles against the bewildering pace of change and at the volume of new legislation coming down on top of them

Football • 11 Jul 25

Lorcan O'Dell pursued by Paddy Burns in the 2022 encounter

Allianz Football League Round 5: All you need to know

The lowdown ahead of Round 5 of the Allianz Football League

Football • 28 Feb 25

Sunday's Allianz Football League results and reports

Read how it all unfolded on a day Cavan, Meath, Louth, Fermanagh and Longford all recorded victories.

Football • 23 Feb 25

It's been a chastening Six Nations thus far for Wales

Concern replaces schadenfreude as Wales become sick man

The fear of the Wales-Ireland fixture becoming a pushover game is a mournful moment for media on both sides of the water. Conor Neville examines how a spiteful rivalry has lots its edge as Wales lose their way.

Rugby • 01 Mar 25

'I certainly found that more agents and clubs were contacting us'

Doherty: Drogs were one of the best teams in late 2024

Now officially presiding over a full-time outfit, Drogheda United manager Kevin Doherty cuts the same relaxed figure as ever.

Soccer • 15 Feb 25

John Caulfield: 'This is probably a tougher league than last year'

Caulfield: We can't pull Dublin-based players to Galway

After an impressive first season back in the top flight in 2024, Galway United manager John Caulfield has turned to foreign markets to add to his squad

Soccer • 12 Feb 25

All-Ireland finals could be pushed into August - Ryan

GAA director general Tom Ryan has indicated that the All-Ireland hurling and football finals could be pushed into August from 2026 but he ruled out a possible return to September deciders.

GAA • 06 Feb 25

GAA Director General Tom Ryan (r) alongside President Jarlath Burns at the GAA Annual Report media event at Croke Park

GAA reports revenue rise despite fall in attendances

The GAA has reported a 19% rise in revenue for 2024, with a bumper year for Croke Park driving much of the increase.

Football • 06 Feb 25

Mason Melia with the 2024 Young Player of the Year award

Kenny: Transfer fee a breakthrough but Melia is unique

St Patrick's Athletic manager Stephen Kenny acknowledged the "symbolism" of Mason Melia becoming the League of Ireland's first ever million euro player but was sceptical that the move would open the floodgates on similar big-money transfers.

Soccer • 05 Feb 25