Mikey Stafford

RTÉ Online Sport Editor

Tadhg Furlong epitomises Ireland's new expansive style of play

Farrell's team daring with ball and disciplined without

After a full house in the Aviva, the journey back to normality continues next weekend with a trip to Paris and the Irish support will travel with some hope.

Rugby • 06 Feb 22

Leona Maguire held off the challenge of Lexi Thompson to claim her first tour title

History as Maguire becomes first Irish winner on LPGA

Leona Maguire is the first Irish winner on the LPGA Tour after a stunning final round performance at the Drive On Championship in Florida.

Golf • 05 Feb 22

Munster fans can once more fill Thomond Park

Restrictions on crowds to be scrapped from Saturday

Sports stadiums and indoor arenas can welcome 100% attendances for fixtures from this weekend as restrictions on indoor and outdoor events were removed at 6am on Saturday morning.

Rugby • 22 Jan 22

Walsh admits his presence at the raid is 'a bad old thing for racing'

Ted Walsh present at raid on Kildare farm

Ted Walsh was one of the trainers with horses present at the premises raided by Department of Agriculture officials on Tuesday.

Racing • 14 Nov 21

More games will mean more money, according to a financial analysis of Option B

League-based All-Ireland potentially worth €10m to GAA

The GAA could be in line for an annual €10m gate receipt bonanza if it adopts the league-based Championship structure, known as Option B, at Special Congress on 23 October.

GAA • 13 Oct 21

Police in Leicester Square on Sunday night

2030 hopes reduce as football's dark side comes home

Crowd disturbances in Leicester Square, a security breach at Wembley and racial abuse of England players made Sunday a bad night for any prospective joint UK and Irish bid for the 2030 World Cup.

Euro 2020 • 12 Jul 21

Leinster SHC semis: Dublin and Kilkenny advance - Recap

Dublin and Kilkenny will contest the 2021 Leinster SHC final after a day of great drama in Croke Park - Dublin stunning Galway before Wexford and the Cats served up an instant classic that went to extra-time as Brian Cody's men progressed.

GAA • 03 Jul 21

Euro 2020 last-16: Italy 2 Austria 1 AET - Recap

Many people's favourites for Euro 2020, Italy needed extra-time to defeat a doughty Austrian side

Euro 2020 • 26 Jun 21

US Masters Round 1 recap: Rose leads way with superb 65

Justin Rose stars with a supreme 65 as Shane Lowry cards a solid and determined 71, but it was another tough round for Rory McIlroy.

Golf • 09 Apr 21

The working conditions for those building Qatar's World Cup stadiums have been heavily criticised

FAI 'aware' of Qatar issues as player protests spread

The Republic of Ireland are set to face Qatar in a friendly next Tuesday, but as player protests against human rights issues in the Gulf State spread, the FAI did not indicate that the Irish team intended to make any gesture in Debrecen.

Soccer • 26 Mar 21