Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Ireland's players surround the referee during the loss to Croatia

Euro 2012 review: The rocky road in Poland

The Republic of Ireland qualified for their first major tournament in ten years when Giovanni Trapattoni led the Boys in Green to Euro 2012, but there was to be no fond memories this time around as the side returned home pointless.

Euro 2016 • 06 Jun 16

Connacht fans hail their heroes at the final whistle

Opinion: Connacht style wins hearts and games

Neutral fans always tend to cheer on the underdog, but how did Leinster supporters end up cheering for Connacht, asks Micil Glennon.

Rugby • 04 Jun 16

Seamus Coleman in selfie mode at the Aviva

COLUMN: Ireland's defence looking settled

It was open-training day down Lansdowne Road way this morning as the Republic of Ireland squad hosted thousands of screaming children on a school tour of sorts, enjoying the chance to see their heroes in the green jersey being put through their paces.

Soccer • 25 May 16

Martin O'Neill: 'It was very difficult to leave some of these players out.'

COLUMN: O'Neill lauds McGeady as big calls loom

Martin O'Neill has admitted he's facing some "difficult decisions" as he prepares to settle on his final squad of 23 for Euro 2016, but is on a mission to breathe confidence back into Aiden McGeady.

Soccer • 25 May 16

Kilkenny are aiming for a 71st Leinster hurling title this summer

Joe Dooley: Opportunities for many in Leinster

Former Offaly star Joe Dooley casts his eye over what is shaping up to be a competitive Leinster senior hurling championship.

GAA • 12 May 16

'From a neutral point of view, we would love to see the same again in four weeks' time, but it definitely won’t be the case'

Column: Richie Power on Clare v Waterford Part III

Waterford relinquished their league crown last Sunday, but there was plenty to take into a third meeting with Clare in June, writes ex-Kilkenny star Richie Power.

GAA • 15 Feb 17

Ian Nagle will line out in Leinster colours next season

VIDEO: Nagle looking for fresh start with Leinster

Former Munster forward Ian Nagle’s desire for a “fresh start” led to him signing for Leinster after taking a break from the professional game.

Rugby • 10 May 16

Liam Sheedy (L) celebrates with Tipperary captain Eoin Kelly in 2010

VIDEO: Sheedy - Tipp have underachieved since 2010

Liam Sheedy admits Tipperary have failed to live up to expectations since the county lifted its 26th Liam MacCarthy Cup in 2010.

GAA • 10 May 16

'My last race was in July 2012 and it left me battered and bruised, as well as emotionally scarred.'

David Gillick: I faced my fears and I ran at them

David Gillick reflects on his battle to come to terms with retirement, and the courage required to make a tentative return to the sport he loves.

Athletics • 03 May 16

Cormac Costello, Diarmuid Connolly and Paul Flynn celebrate after winning a fourth League title on the bounce

Analysis: GAA must tame Dublin monster they made

Two decades ago or so the GAA sat down to draw up a plan for Dublin. It's time for them to do it again to combat the beast they have created.

GAA • 26 Apr 16

Greg Allen: Golf's Olympic identity crisis

Following Adam Scott's decision not to be involved in golf's return to the Olympics in Rio this summer, RTÉ Sport's Greg Allen is fearful that other leading lights from the sport may follow suit.

Golf • 22 Apr 16

Dublin and Kerry meet for only the third time in a league final

Martin Carney: Dublin to deny Kerry again

RTÉ analyst Martin Carney believes that Dublin will have the wherewithal to match a determined Kerry outfit in this Sunday's Football League final at Croke Park.

GAA • 21 Apr 16

Bernhard Langer struck a blow for the old guard in the penultimate round

Column: All to play for at the Masters

When Jordan Spieth walked off the 18th green after his third round at the Augusta after finishing with a bogey on the 17th and a double-bogey on 18, it was the first time in his Masters career that he looked utterly dejected.

Golf • 10 Apr 16

Rory McIlroy (L) was one of just four men to shoot a 71 at Augusta on Friday

Column: Fascinating duel could settle Masters

RTÉ Sport's Greg Allen believes the one major plus of the swirling Augusta wind is that its inadvertently thrown together the duel all golf fans wanted to see: Spieth versus McIlroy.

Golf • 09 Apr 16

Rory McIlroy began Masters preperations in near perfect conditions

Greg Allen: McIlroy generates early Augusta buzz

A hole-in-one in a practice round three days from the start of the Augusta may be the spark that propels Rory McIlroy onto greater things as he seeks his first win in the Masters, writes RTÉ Sport's Greg Allen.

Golf • 05 Apr 16

Clare and Tipperary clash in the Division 1 National League quarter-finals

Joe Dooley Column: Tipp to lower Banner colours

An intriguing weekend of hurling awaits, with Division 1 quarter-finals down for decision as well as relegation play-offs in the top two tiers.

GAA • 05 Apr 16

Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz after a news conference at UFC Gym in February

Column: Is McGregor seeing sense with a rematch?

"Maybe me and Nate can do it again." Eight short words that swirled in a sea of them at the MGM Grand as the first Saturday of March turned over to Sunday, writes Joe Callaghan.

MMA • 31 Mar 16

Olive Loughnane and Rob Heffernan celebrate her World Championship silver in 2009

Column: Justice for Rob and Olive a small victory

David Gillick reflects on the sweet justice of Rob Heffernan and Olive Loughnane's medal upgrades, but fears there were other Irish athletes cheated out of glory.

Athletics • 29 Mar 16

Are Ireland's rugby academies producing the goods?

VIDEO: Ireland's rugby academies

Justin Treacy reports from the Munster Rugby Academy and the Against the Head panel discuss the state of affairs.

Rugby • 28 Mar 16

Eddie O'Sullivan reckons that CJ Stander (l) is ahead of Sean O'Brien (r) in the pecking order

VIDEO: O'Sullivan - I'd drop O'Brien for Stander

Former Ireland coach Eddie O’Sullivan reckons CJ Stander has done enough to earn a starting place against South Africa – at the expense of Sean O’Brien.

Six Nations • 22 Mar 16

Injuries meant Ireland were able to blood some new players ahead of the tour to South Africa

Column: No title but lessons learned for Ireland

Despite relinquishing their Six Nations crown, Ireland will have learned many lessons from the campaign, writes Conor O'Shea.

Six Nations • 21 Mar 16

VIDEO: RTÉ Rugby's Six Nations selection

The RTÉ Rugby panel of Eddie O'Sullivan, Brent Pope and Shane Horgan break down their Six Nations selection.

Six Nations • 21 Mar 16

Ireland finished their campaign with victory over Scotland

VIDEO: RTÉ Rugby panel on Ireland v Scotland

The RTÉ Rugby panel of Eddie O'Sullivan, Brent Pope and Shane Horgan discuss Ireland's win over Scotland.

Six Nations • 19 Mar 16

Captains Rory Best and Greig Laidlaw face off

Preview: Ireland aim to halt Scotland resurgence

Ireland normally manage to beat Scotland but it's always a tricky tie, writes Micil Glennon.

Six Nations • 19 Mar 16

Column: No place for Russian athletes in Rio

Athletics needs a positive boost but unfortunately it won’t happen at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Portland, writes David Gillick, who wants Russian athletes be banned from the Olympics.

Athletics • 17 Mar 16