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Preview: Ireland go in search of win in Serbia

Ed Leahy attempts to work out what will transpire in Belgarde tonight as the Republic of Ireland face Serbia in their Group D 2018 World Cup qualifier.

Soccer • 24 Oct 16

Conor McGregor celebrates victory over Nate Diaz

Column: Diaz duel is the making of McGregor 2.0

The next phase of the journey the Nate Diaz diversion that has bred Conor McGregor 2.0 might just be the most transformative, writes Joe Callaghan

MMA • 22 Aug 16

Michael Conlan was left disheartened after his defeat

O'Neill: Baffling results hurting boxing

In Seoul, 1988, Roy Jones Junior was infamously cheated of an Olympic gold medal when he lost to local boxer Park Si-Hun, writes London 2012 Olympian Darren O'Neill.

Darren O'Neill • 18 Aug 16

Steven Donnelly (L) bows his head in defeat earlier today

O'NEILL: Many variables at play for the boxer

They say in boxing that styles make fights. In amateur boxing the draw also plays an enormous role, writes Darren O'Neill.

Darren O'Neill • 13 Aug 16

Organisers were working up to the last minute to get venues ready

BLOG: Was Rio the right city?

Before the start of these Rio de Janeiro Games the general consensus was that this was the wrong city to host the Olympics, writes Peter Sweeney.

Peter Sweeney • 13 Aug 16

Ireland's Thomas Barr will compete in the 400m hurdles where wind can play havoc for competitors

BLOG: Wind just one of many hurdles athletes face

Track and field is affected by an array of variables, some which are negative and others which athletes would call a godsend, writes David Gillick.

Paris 2024 • 12 Aug 16

Paddy Barnes proudly carried the flag for Ireland at the opening ceremony

BLOG: O'Neill feels Barnes' weight-making pain

The battle to make weight means intense suffering for boxers, writes Darren O'Neill in the aftermath of Paddy Barnes' shock Rio defeat.

darren o'neill column • 12 Aug 16

Ireland's Chloe Magee face China's Yihan Wang in her first game

VIDEO: Irish badminton players aim for last 16

Badminton Ireland's Dan Magee says that while our competitors have a tough task ahead, getting to the last-16 stage of the Olympics is a realistic goal.

Paris 2024 • 09 Aug 16

Niall O'Toole: Puspure has golden chance to medal

Three-time Olympian Niall O'Toole explains why he believes Irish rower Sanita Puspure has a golden chance to make the podium ahead of her single sculls quarter-final on Tuesday.

Paris 2024 • 09 Aug 16

Darren O'Neill: 'The most I have been tested was three times in the space of ten days.'

BLOG: Darren O'Neill describes process of testing

Darren O'Neill describes the rigorous process of WADA's anti-doping procedures, and why ultimately the buck stops with athletes for ensuring they are clean.

darren o'neill column • 06 Aug 16

David Harte has been a colossus in the Ireland goal in recent seasons

VIDEO: Shaw sees Harte as huge influence

Graham Shaw, who coaches the Irish women’s hockey side, gives RTÉ Sport the lowdown on how their male counterparts made it to Rio 2016, what lies ahead in their Olympic campaign and who will be the key men in determining Ireland’s fortunes.

Paris 2024 • 06 Aug 16

The Irish men's Olympic boxing team before departure for Rio

BLOG: Positive test a huge blow for team morale

Just hours before the opening ceremony of the Rio Olympics, a positive sample is the last thing Team Ireland would have wanted, writes Darren O'Neill.

darren o'neill column • 05 Aug 16

Robbie Keane wheels away in celebration after scoring late on against Germany at the 2002 World Cup

OPINION: Keane will leave unmatched Irish legacy

It’s often said that you don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone and when Robbie Keane draws the curtain down on an illustrious international career next week, he might finally get the recognition he deserves.

Soccer • 24 Aug 16

Modem (green and black silks) is expected to outrun his odds in the feature race

Tips and previews: Galway Races Day 4

Declan Meagher marks your card for the televised races on the fourth day of action from Ballybrit, where the feature event is the Guinness Galway Hurdle Handicap.

Racing • 28 Jul 16

Roscommon joint-manager Fergal O'Donnel and Galway boss Kevin Walsh after last weekend's damp draw

Opinion: Willing heroes needed in Connacht replay

After much criticism of last weekend's Connacht final between Galway and Roscommon, there is the hope that those on view in this Sunday's replay can raise their game to ensure a more compelling contest in the McHale Park replay.

GAA • 15 Jul 16

David Gillick finished seventh in his heat of the 400m in Amsterdam

Column: David Gillick gains new insight at Euros

It's not only fans of the national soccer team that can lay claim to being 'the best fans in the world', according to David Gillick, who found himself in reflective mood at the European Championships in Amsterdam this week.

Athletics • 08 Jul 16

Pat Fenlon lost his job after a 2-0 home defeat to Finland's Rovaniemi in the Europa League

VIDEO: Cawley - Shamrock Rovers living in the past

Shamrock Rovers fans and those running the club need to readjust their expectations in the wake of Pat Fenlon’s sacking, according to Alan Cawley.

Soccer • 05 Jul 16

Ireland's Euro 2016 journey came to an end in Lyon on Sunday

Huge numbers flock to RTÉ2 as Ireland exit Euros

RTÉ2’s audience for the Republic of Ireland’s agonising loss to hosts France at Euro 2016 on Sunday peaked at 1.34 million viewers as the last-16 encounter drew to a close.

Euro 2016 • 28 Jun 16

Irish players reflect on what might have been in Lyon

Column: Better days ahead for improving Ireland

RTÉ Sport's Ed Leahy reflects on the many positives from Ireland's Euro 2016 campaign - a journey where the famous Irish spirit has definitely been rekindled.

Euro 2016 • 28 Jun 16

The three-Test series will be decided in Port Elizabeth

History awaits on huge Irish sporting weekend

Irish sporting attention will be focused primarily on events in Lyon this weekend, but on the Eastern Cape of South Africa the country’s elite rugby players are also venturing into uncharted waters.

Rugby • 25 Jun 16

James McClean (L), Roy Keane (C) and Robbie Keane

Column: Keane wants players to make own history

Roy Keane is no mood to discuss past glories as he seeks to inspire Ireland's players ahead of their crunch Euro 2016 encounter with Italy, writes Ed Leahy.

Euro 2016 • 21 Jun 16

A dejected Shane Lowry at Oakmont during his disappointing final round

Column: Opportunity missed for Shane Lowry

In sport there are defeats which can be explained away, and others that stick in the craw. This one was the latter for Shane Lowry as Dustin Johnson claimed a dramatic US Open in Pennsylvania, writes Greg Allen.

Golf • 20 Jun 16

Italy have made a flying start to Euro 2016

Column: History demands Italian challenge

Despite low expectations Italy have emerged as real contenders at Euro 2016, writes RTÉ Sport's Dave Kelly.