Johnny Ward

RTÉ Sports reporter

Willie Mullins' Total Recall is one of the more fancied runners in the 38-horse Grand National Field field

Grand National Preview - Tips for Aintree on Saturday

The Randox Health Grand National is upon us. Johnny Ward previews the big race as well as the rest of the card at Aintree.

Racing • 14 Apr 18

Bohs fail to find a way past stubborn Limerick

Bohemian FC and Limerick played out a scoreless draw at Dalymount Park.

Soccer • 06 Apr 18

Racegoers arrive to wet and windy conditions at Fairyhouse

Grand National preview: Mullins & Elliott mob handed

Johnny Ward gives the lowdown on the favoured runners ahead of Day 2 of the Easter Festival at Fairyhouse, where the BoyleSports Irish Grand National Steeplechase will form the centrepiece.

Racing • 02 Apr 18

Cork City players celebrate Sean McLoughlin's goal

Cork in cruise control to sweep past poor Bray

Cork City barely eased out of second gear in a 4-0 win to worsen the misery that prevails at the Carlisle Grounds, leaving Bray Wanderers with a paltry point after eight games.

Soccer • 30 Mar 18

Ana O'Brien is back working for her father after last summer's fall at Killarney

O'Brien details daughter Ana's significant memory loss

Leading flat trainer Aidan O'Brien opened up for the first time on his daughter Ana's fall last summer, the subsequent memory loss and her decision to return to riding out at Ballydoyle

Racing • 21 Mar 18

Who will claim the 2018 Cheltenham Gold Cup?

Cheltenham Day 4: Top tips and punting advice

Johnny Ward casts an eye over the best of the final day's action as another Festival draws to a close.

Racing • 16 Mar 18

Cheltenham Day 3: Top tips and punting advice

The third day of the Cheltenham Festival looks to be another good one for the Irish, with strong chances in both of the day's main events - the Ryanair Chase and the Stayers Hurdle.

Racing • 15 Mar 18

Action starts at 1.30 on Day Two of the Festival

Cheltenham Day 2: Top tips and punting advice

Day Two of the Cheltenham Festival sees the eagerly anticipated clash of Altior, Min and Douvan in the Champion Chase, as well as the first appearance of Samcro on British soil.

Racing • 14 Mar 18

The first race at Prestbury Park is off at 1.30

Cheltenham Day 1: Top tips and punting advice

Cheltenham's legendary National Hunt festival begins this afternoon; it's the pinnacle of jumps racing with 28 mostly competitive races down for decision. Winners may be hard to come by, but here's a guide to the action with some betting advice.

Racing • 13 Mar 18

Dean Clarke and Conan Byrne celebrate the only goal as Pat's beat Bohs in Dalymount Park

Clarke strike gives Pat's the points at Dalymount

A Dean Clarke goal decided matters at Dalymount Park as St Patrick's clocked their second away win of the season in a comfortable enough manner.

Soccer • 09 Mar 18