Katie Taylor: Winning titles and breaking barriers As Katie Taylor faces her toughest test in the ring against Amanda Serrano in New York this weekend, Paul O'Flynn traces her journey to greatness … Ireland • 29 Apr
Olympic Games set to begin amid Covid uncertainty After much debate, the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games begin on Friday, a year late, amid strict Covid-19 prevention measures, writes Paul O'Flynn. Olympics • 19 Jul 21
Blackmore still 'floating' after her Aintree heroics It was back to work for Rachael Blackmore at Fairyhouse, but she told RTÉ Sport that things are a little bit different after she made … Racing • 13 Apr 21
Racing returns to Ireland - just not as we know it Ireland's first major competitive live sporting action in almost three months took place this afternoon as horse racing returned at Naas. New social distancing and … Racing • 08 Jun 20
WADA confident lockdown not doping 'golden opportunity' The Director General of the World Anti-Doping Agency, Olivier Niggli, has told RTÉ News that global lockdowns brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic are not … Coronavirus • 31 May 20
SVP: Thousands struggling financially due to Covid-19 The Society of St Vincent de Paul has launched an urgent fundraising appeal, as it expects calls for help to increase in the coming weeks. Coronavirus • 07 May 20
Emissions fall, air quality up amid orders to stay home Carbon dioxide emissions around the world could fall by the largest amount since World War II this year, scientists have said, as the coronavirus outbreak … Coronavirus • 15 Apr 20
No stretch to stay fit with workouts only a click away The Covid-19 pandemic has led to an explosion in the popularity of online gym classes and home workouts and RTÉ's Paul O'Flynn took the plunge … Coronavirus • 31 Mar 20
Carty gets nod as Schmidt makes four changes for Japan Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has put his faith in Connacht's Jack Carty to start at out-half for Saturday's crucial World Cup clash with Japan. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 26 Sep 19
Sexton, O'Mahony and Aki on course to face Japan Ireland have given a positive injury update ahead of next weekend's Rugby World Cup match against Japan. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 23 Sep 19