Mikey Stafford

RTÉ Online Sport Editor

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

Cynical fouling in hurling has become more prominent in recent seasons

Hurling to trial sin bin as part of cynicism crackdown

A sin bin will be trialled in hurling this year as part of a crackdown on cynical play, which will also see penalties awarded in hurling and Gaelic football when a clear goal-scoring opportunity is denied.

GAA • 27 Feb 21

Larry McCarthy will succeed John Horan as GAA president today

GAA Congress 2021 - Recap

The virtual Congress delegates vote in favour of a hurling sin bin, the split club-county season and eradication of the Maor Foirne rule.

GAA • 28 Feb 21

Super Bowl LV: Tampa Bay 31-9 Kansas City - recap

Tom Brady's Tampa Bay Buccaneers have home field advantage at Raymond James Stadium as they take on the reigning champions, the Kansas City Chiefs, and their half a billion dollar quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

NFL • 08 Feb 21

McCarthy has been working in punditry since leaving his Republic of Ireland post

McCarthy agrees to become manager of APOEL in Cyprus

Former Republic of Ireland boss Mick McCarthy will become the new manager of Cypriot club APOEL this weekend when he flies to Nicosia to sign a contract.

Soccer • 30 Oct 20

Recap: Dublin beat Laois in Leinster SHC quarter-final

Dublin won the first game of the 2020 hurling championship with something to spare.

GAA • 24 Oct 20

Ratings: It's Doris's Day as Leinster backrows shine

Lots of new talent blooded at Test level and stars born in the shape of Will Connors and Hugo Keenan, with recent debutant Caelan Doris the puck of the bunch.

Rugby • 24 Oct 20

Can man in the mask David Clifford fire Kerry to glory?

All you need to know: Allianz Leagues judgement days

After a week of chaos for the GAA, the Allianz Leagues can provide us with two afternoons of sporting diversion, with lots to be decided going into the final round of games.

GAA • 24 Oct 20

The Brighton attacker threatened throughout the 1-1 draw

Ratings: Connolly shines as Kenny tries something new

Aaron Connolly was Ireland's best player on a night that will have given new boss Stephen Kenny food for thought ahead of Sunday's Aviva Stadium bow against Finland.

Soccer • 03 Sep 20