Mikey Stafford

RTÉ Online Sport Editor

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

Recap: Munster and Leinster SFC

After two Connacht SFC games played overseas last weekend, the football championship got underway in earnest this evening with Kildare and Clare surviving uncomfortable evenings, but there was a shock for Tipperary in Thurles.

GAA • 11 May 19

All You Need to Know: Leinster v Saracens

St James' Park is the unique venue for a Heineken Champions Cup final between two very familiar foes.

Rugby • 10 May 19

RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Ian Keatley ready for a new chapter

On this week's RTÉ Rugby Podcast, Daire O'Brien is joined by Ian Keatley to discuss his brief furlough at London Irish, his new Italian job and the ups and downs of life at Munster.

Rugby • 02 May 19

John Delaney arriving at Government buildings

Sketch: TDs give good account of themselves in 2nd half

TDs and senators came out to play after the break, with the FAI Honorary Secretary, Executive Vice President and President all coming under sustained pressure.

Soccer • 10 Apr 19