Mikey Stafford

RTÉ Online Sport Editor

Leinster centre Ringrose shone for Ireland

Ireland ratings v Japan: Ringrose best of a beaten lot

The Brave Blossoms kick-started this World Cup into life by deservedly and convincingly beating Ireland in Shizuoka. Here is how we rated the Irish team.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 28 Sep 19

Chris Farrell was immense off the bench for Ireland

Ireland ratings v Scotland: Farrell shines in the rain

The replacement centre was the star of the show as a professional Ireland recorded a bonus point win against a poor Scotland in Yokohama.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 22 Sep 19

Asdee celebrate their North Kerry Division 2 title

Keeping it local: Being small in the lands of giants

As the two most successful counties in Gaelic football go head to head once more, Mikey Stafford chats to those involved in some of the smallest clubs in Dublin and Kerry about their challenges, their successes and how they survive as little fish in big ponds.

GAA • 31 Aug 19

Last year's All-Ireland finalists have rung the changes for tomorrow's match in Omagh

Tyrone make 15 changes as Super 8s to end with whimper

Mickey Harte has made 15 changes from the side that beat Cork in Croke Park, while Jim Gavin has included Diarmuid Connolly in a much-changed Dublin squad for their final Super 8s game in Omagh tomorrow.

GAA • 03 Aug 19

Wexford's Leinster final victory displayed the beauty of the provincial championships

Provincial wins stand alone because they're stand-alone

Wexford's unbridled joy at winning Leinster Championship shows the maligned old format still has value, so all the more reason to disconnect them from the All-Ireland Championship.

GAA • 02 Jul 19

James McClean had a frustrating night on the left flank

Player ratings: Shane Duffy leads from the back

Shane Duffy was the man of the match on a night when the Republic of Ireland had to work hard for a point against familiar foes Denmark.

Soccer • 07 Jun 19

Katie Taylor v Delfine Persoon recap

Katie Taylor is the undisputed lightweight champion of the world after a controversial, hard-fought, majority decision points victory over WBC champion Delfine Persoon.

Boxing • 02 Jun 19

The Game - 7 Ages of Hurling

After its biggest upheaval in decades the hurling championship has gripped the nation's sporting imagination, but as Mikey Stafford discovers, the sport has played an important role in Irish society for centuries.

Hurling • 24 Dec 19

Jordan Henderson and Jurgen Klopp celebrate

Champions League final - Tottenham 0-2 Liverpool recap

Liverpool claimed their sixth European Cup with a 2-0 win over Tottenham, courtesy of a penalty after two minutes from Mo Salah and a Divock Origi clincher two minutes from time.

Soccer • 01 Jun 19

Recap: Manchester City 6-0 Watford

Manchester City racked up a record-equalling scoreline against Watford in a one-sided FA Cup final.

Soccer • 18 May 19