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7 September 2025; Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland watches his drive at the fifth tee box during the final round of the Amgen Irish Open Golf Championship 2025 at The K Club in Straffan, Kildare. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

McGinley: The Irish Open would struggle without McIlroy

Paul McGinley tells RTÉ's Game On that the Irish Open might owe its very existence to Rory McIlroy after Sunday's astonishing climax to the tournament.

Golf • 08 Sep

Referee Niall Cullen explains a decision to Down and Roscommon players during their Division 2 clash

Canavan: Tweaks needed, but game in better place

Peter Canavan says that while tweaks may be required to the new football rules, he is confident that the overall game is already in a better place.

Football • 28 Jan

Mack Hansen made his feelings clear about the way he feels Connacht's games have been refereed in Saturday's press conference

Hansen's press conference candour 'refreshing' - Ferris

Stephen Ferris feels it was "really refreshing" to see a player being as candid as Mack Hansen was on Saturday night after Connacht's defeat to Leinster in the BKT United Rugby Championship.

Rugby • 23 Dec 24

Kevin Doherty celebrates Drogheda retaining their Premier Division status on Saturday

Doherty: Drogheda survival crucial in thriving league

Kevin Doherty tells RTÉ's Game On that the motivation to stay involved in the Premier Division of the SSE Airtricity League was a big driving force in their success over the last 10 days.

Soccer • 18 Nov 24

A moment to savour for Austin O'Malley at the full-time whistle

Coordination the key to Cuala's Dublin triumph

For Dublin champions Cuala, who won their first ever senior football title on Sunday, it takes half a county to train a championship winning team because the Dalkey club don't own any of the pitches they use to train on.

Football • 23 Oct 24

Leinster haven't won a big trophy since 2021

Jackman: Pressure on Leinster to finally deliver

Bernard Jackman tells RTÉ's Game On that the pressure is on Leinster to end their trophy drought ahead of the start of the new BKT URC season.

Rugby • 20 Sep 24

Willie Mullins watches the Weatherbys Champion Bumper, in which he had his hundreth Cheltenham winner

'Built from the very bottom' - Ruby lauds Mullins' feat

Ruby Walsh has lavished praise on Willie Mullins after the trainer oversaw his 100th winner at Cheltenham on Wednesday.

Racing • 14 Mar 24

Stephen Kenny previously managed Bohemians to a Premier Division title

Treacy: Big risk for Kenny to make LOI return so soon

Keith Treacy tells RTÉ's Game On that Stephen Kenny would be a huge coup for Bohemians but he questions whether the former Republic of Ireland manager will want to return to the SSE Airtricity League so soon.

Soccer • 12 Mar 24

O'Shea will be in charge for friendlies against Belgium and Switzerland

FAI 'reactive' but O'Shea brings 'safe hands' - Treacy

Former Republic of Ireland international Keith Treacy believes the Boys in Green will be in "safe hands" under the stewardship of incoming interim manager John O'Shea.

Soccer • 29 Feb 24

Adam Hogan and David Fitzgerald celebrate Sunday's win over Cork

Moran: Clare the closest to Limerick as new year begins

Clare are still the number two team in Ireland, former Limerick hurler Niall Moran tells RTÉ's Game On.

GAA • 05 Feb 24

Mayo manager Liam McHale saw his side pick up their first win of the campaign against Galway on Sunday

Doherty: Liam McHale effect already evident for Mayo

Former Donegal footballer Nadine Doherty feels the Liam McHale effect is already making an impact on Mayo as they navigate their way through the early rounds of the Lidl National Football League.

GAA • 31 Jan 24

The Ireland team celebrate with the trophy in Perth

Tyrrell: Ireland sevens team a genuine medal hope

Former Ireland women's sevens player Hannah Tyrrell said that the current squad must head to the Paris Olympics with a medal very much on their radar after their HSBC SVNS Series win in Perth on Sunday.

Rugby • 29 Jan 24

Callum Walsh is set to headline Madison Square Garden on 15 March

Walsh dreaming of Cork title shot ahead of MSG return

Callum Walsh says he wants to fight in front of his Irish fans next after an upcoming bout against an as yet unconfirmed opponent at Madison Square Garden on 15 March.

Boxing • 08 Jan 24

Paul Corry says that Stephen Kenny was given very little reassurance this afternoon

Corry: FAI kicking the can down the road with Kenny

Paul Corry tells RTÉ's Game On that the FAI would be better served by bringing in a new manager before the end of the Euro 2024 qualifying campaign, if they plan to replace Stephen Kenny anyway.

Soccer • 14 Sep 23

Kilkenny's victory over Waterford saw them reach this year's Allianz League semi-final last Sunday

Moran: GAA needs to start Hurling League earlier

Niall Moran tells RTÉ's Game On that the GAA will need to increase the gap between the National Hurling League and the Championship if they want counties to take it more seriously.

GAA • 21 Mar 23

Two clubs in England have gone into administration

May: Something must be done to help English rugby clubs

Twice capped former England back Tom May tells RTÉ's Game On that something has to be done to prevent more clubs going to the wall in England.

Rugby • 18 Oct 22

Chris Hayes and Homeless Songs winning the 1,000 Guineas at the Curragh in May

Irish Champions Weekend: Weld high on Homeless Songs

Dermot Weld has been around the track enough times to know never to get too high or too low about his stable's latest 'good thing'.

Racing • 08 Sep 22

Dublin's Ciarán Kilkenny under pressure in the All-Ireland semi-final

Sheehan: Players bought into more defensive Kerry style

Bryan Sheehan tells RTÉ's Game On that Kerry players had to buy into a more defensive mindset in order to land the All-Ireland title against Galway.

Football • 26 Jul 22

Graham Rowntree has been working with Munster since 2019

Ferris: Rowntree the 'right man for Munster'

Stephen Ferris says that Graham Rowntree is the right man for Munster, with his appointment as Head Coach expected to be confirmed over the coming days.

Rugby • 12 Apr 22

McIlroy shows his frustration after a missed putt on Saturday

Murphy: Rory has to attack Majors from the off

Rory McIlroy needs to back himself more and attack the majors from the first day, Gary Murphy tells RTÉ's Game On.

Golf • 11 Apr 22

Ciarán Kilkenny has played both of Dublin's league games in 2022

Cahill: It's going to be tough league for Dublin

Former Dublin footballer Barry Cahill says that the Metropolitans are in for a tough remainder to their Allianz League campaign as Dessie Farrell attempts to give some of his newer players some game time.

GAA • 07 Feb 22

Jackman: 'I think Ireland's front five, collectively, have to do a number on Wales'

Jackman: Irish front five must do a number on Wales

Bernard Jackman says a confident Ireland must take the game to Wales this Saturday and believes the hosts could enjoy a distinct advantage in the front five.

Rugby • 03 Feb 22

Ireland come into the Six Nations off an impressive autumn series

Jackman: Lack of game time not a concern for Ireland

Bernard Jackman tells RTÉ's Game On that a lack of game time shouldn't be a concern for Ireland as they prepare for the start of the Guinness Six Nations next month.

Rugby • 19 Jan 22

It was just a second defeat of 2021 for the All Blacks

Best: New Zealand weren't allowed to play well

Speaking on RTÉ's Game On, Rory Best has rejected a suggestion that a poor performance from New Zealand allowed Ireland to win their test meeting in Dublin on Saturday.

Rugby • 15 Nov 21

'Neither proposal is perfect but the "b" proposal is by far and away the better one'

Sweeney in favour of a secondary football competition

Conor Sweeney, who captained Tipperary to the Munster SFC title last year, tells RTÉ's Game On that he favours the idea of a secondary football competition for counties competing in Division 3 and Division 4 of the Allianz League.

GAA • 05 Oct 21

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