Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Abbotstown is one of the three Irish bases recommended by UEFA for Euro 2020

UEFA recommend three Irish bases for Euro 2020

Carton House, Portmarnock Hotel and Golf Links and the FAI National Training Centre in Abbotstown are the three Irish bases recommended by UEFA for Euro 2020.

Soccer • 01 Feb 19

Conor Stakelum was happy with his performance

Personal best for Stakelum at European Championships

Conor Stakelum has finished 33rd at his second consecutive European Figure Skating Championships in Minsk, Belarus.

Other sport • 24 Jan 19

Phil Healy is now the fastest woman in Ireland having broken the record national record for the 100 and 200 metres on the last 12 months.

Healy on the right track to build on her success

In a new documentary 'We Run The World' Irish athlete Phil Healy explains how the sacrifices she made propelled her to success.

Athletics • 08 Jan 19

Mick McCarthy is fully focused on Euro 2020

Euro 2020 qualification is paramount for McCarthy

Mick McCarthy has set his sights on qualifying for the Euro 2020 finals after being reappointed as Republic of Ireland manager.

Soccer • 26 Nov 18

UEFA's evaluation report raised concerns over Turkey's 'human rights record'

Turkish bid criticised ahead of Euro 2024 vote

Germany's bid for the 2024 European Championship received a boost ahead of next Thursday's UEFA executive committee vote when it received a better evaluation report than its Turkish rival.

Soccer • 21 Sep 18

Rianna Jarrett has scored 25 goals in the Women's National League for Wexford Youths this season

Injury-free Jarrett pushing for first Ireland start

Republic of Ireland striker Rianna Jarrett is looking to put her injury woes behind her as she pushes for a first start for the Republic of Ireland in the concluding World Cup qualifier against Northern Ireland (kick-off 5.30pm) today.

Soccer • 31 Aug 18

'It's been a phenomenal summer for Irish athletics – with medals raining down at U18, U20 and senior level'

Berlin's brilliant week must now be replicated

Berlin's successful staging of the European Championships showcased all that is good about athletics, and the task now for the powers that be is to maintain that feel-good factor going forward, writes David Gillick.

Athletics • 17 Aug 18

Lonah Chemtai Salpeter (L) thought she'd claimed silver

Salpeter makes extraordinary mistake in 5000m final

Kenyan-born Israeli athlete Lonah Chemtai Salpeter suffered 5000m final heartache after an extraordinary miscalculation saw her implode before the final lap.

Athletics • 12 Aug 18

Mageean just misses out on podium in Berlin

Ciara Mageean couldn't reel in Britain's Laura Weightman to make the podium at the European Championships, as the Portaferry woman took fourth in the 1500m final.

Athletics • 12 Aug 18

Rhys McClenaghan on the podium receiving his gold medal in Glasgow

'I thrive off fear' - best yet to come for McClenaghan

Moments after securing gold in the pommel horse, Rhys McClenaghan admitted that competing in the final of the European Championships was a scary experience, but revealed that he thrives off that fear in such situations.

Other sport • 12 Aug 18

Rhys McClenaghan poses for photos following the gold medal presentation

WATCH: Rhys McClenaghan takes gold at Europeans

Irish gymnast Rhys McClenaghan has secured gold in the pommel horse at the European Championships at the the SSE Hydro in Glasgow.

Other sport • 12 Aug 18

Sergiu Ciobanu, Mick Clohisey, Sean Hehir and Kevin Seaward

Strong Irish performance as Naert claims marathon win

Kevin Seaward was the best placed of the Irish runners in the men's marathon at the European Championships in Berlin this morning, finishing 15th and posting a season's best of 2:16:58.

Athletics • 12 Aug 18

Alex Wright makes top ten in 20km walk

Alex Wright finished in 10th place in the men's 20km race walk at the European Championships in Berlin while Cian McManamon was 21st in his major championship debut.

Athletics • 11 Aug 18

Rhys McClenaghan will be in action in the Pommel Horse final from 3pm on Sunday - RTÉ One

Another huge weekend of live action across RTÉ Sport

This weekend sees another unprecedented amount of live sport across RTÉ One, RTÉ 2, RTÉ Player and RTÉ Radio

GAA • 10 Aug 18

'No reason Barr can't be on the podium in Tokyo'

No longer a nearly man, Thomas Barr's battle for bronze marks an arrival, writes David Gillick.

Athletics • 10 Aug 18

Ciara Mageean finished second in her heat

Mageean progresses as Healy takes fourth in semi-final

Phil Healy was placed fourth in her 200-metres semi-final at the European Athletics Championships and as a result failed to progress to the final.

Athletics • 10 Aug 18

Dunne collects most combative rider after the first stage of the 2018 Tour Wallonie

Conor's Dunne a lot already, but he's got more to do

He's the tallest man in the pro peloton, but that's far from the only claim to fame the Irish champion has.

Cycling • 11 Aug 18

Darragh Greene was adjudged to have been the guilty party when he left the board too early.

Ireland relay team disqualified from medley competition

A disappointing morning saw the relay team disqualified, while Irish diver Oliver Dingley was forced to withdraw from the 3m preliminaries at the European Championships due to illness.

Swimming • 09 Aug 18

Leon Reid was very impressive in the semi-final

European Championships: Reid race on RTÉ News Now

Watch coverage of the European Championships from 8.50am on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player

Other sport • 09 Aug 18

Euros a stepping-stone to Olympics for ambitious Rhys

Following his Commonwealth Games gold medal in Australia, the teenager is targeting a podium spot in Glasgow.

Other sport • 08 Aug 18

Age group triathletes Bruton, Greer and Russell

Retirement not an option for evergreen Irish athletes

Age is no impediment to these competitors as they gear up to represent their country at the European Championships in Glasgow.

Triathlon • 10 Aug 18

Europeans: Mullen records top six finish in Time Trial

Ryan Mullen has finished sixth in the Men's Time Trial at the European Championships in Glasgow, with a time of 54.19.21 for the 45.7km race against the clock.

Cycling • 08 Aug 18