Anthony Pyne

England are looking to make the World Cup final for the first time in 52 years

Croatia v England: Can Croatia plot end to homecoming?

Croatia's trip to the last four has been more testing and exhausting than England's almost serene progress, and while Luka Modric and Co have the guile to find gaps in Gareth Southgate's defence, Harry Kane will welcome a rendezvous with Dejan Lovren.

World Cup 2018 • 10 Jul 18

Sadio Mane spearhead Senegal's Russia mission

World Cup 2018: Why you should follow Senegal

Senegal were one of the stories of the 2002 World Cup. Can they make a similar impact on their first reappearance at the tournament since?

World Cup 2018 • 11 Jun 18

Donegal's Hugh McFadden (R) with Patrick McBrearty

All you need to know about Donegal v Down

Donegal and Down do battle in Clones for the right to square up to Fermanagh in the Ulster SFC final.

GAA • 08 Jun 18

Aoife Murray: 'The older you get, more things creep into your life and the commitment gets harder'

Cork's Murray driven by family pride & hunger for glory

Cork captain Aoife Murray is back for yet another crack at the All-Ireland - and she's doing it for the family.

GAA • 01 Jun 18

A Nigeria fan shows his devotion in the stands

World Cup 2018: Why you should follow Nigeria

The Super Eagles are back at another World Cup. Expect goals.

Soccer • 11 Jun 18

Neymar will look to fire Brazil to glory in Russia

World Cup 2018: Why you should follow Brazil

The Samba Boys have their mojo back - but can they go all the way?

Soccer • 11 Jun 18

Roman Torres takes a selfie with the fans celebrating after he scored the goal that sent Panama to Russia

World Cup 2018: Why you should follow Panama

With 32 days to kick-off in Russia, we begin our look at the 32 teams in action and suggest a reason to back each of them. First up, it's plucky first-timers Panama.

Soccer • 11 Jun 18

Ben Conneely will be key to Offaly's summer charge

Six to watch: Ben Conneely - Offaly star in full bloom

RTÉ Sport has chosen six players to follow through the 2018 Championship. We will look at their careers to date, aims for 2018 and what success looks like for them and their counties. Under the spotlight today is Offaly defender Ben Conneely.

GAA • 11 May 18