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John Egan during a Republic of Ireland men's media conference at the FAI Headquarters in Abbotstown, Dublin.

Egan back in the frame after 'long time out of the fold'

For two years, John Egan was out of sight and out of mind for the Republic of Ireland due to injury. But the Corkman was delighted to be involved again at the tail end of last year and is relishing being part of the squad for Prague.

Soccer • 1 hr

20 March 2026; Jack Carty of Connacht during the United Rugby Championship match between Ulster and Connacht at Affidea Stadium in Belfast. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Connacht's record scorer Carty to retire at end of season

Connacht's all-time record points scorer Jack Carty has announced he will retire at the end of the season.

United Rugby Championship • 8 mins

Heimir's headaches: The big calls Ireland face for Prague

It's all getting very real now as the Republic of Ireland fly out to Prague ahead of their World Cup play-off against Czechia on Thursday night. Heimir Hallgrimsson has some big calls to make.

Soccer • 3 hrs

'Mature' showing by O'Gorman amid the debris in Brazil

Casey O'Gorman's Moto3 season began with a solid 11th-place finish three weeks ago in Thailand and followed that up when coming him ninth at what was an eventful weekend of racing at the Brazilian MotoGP

Motorsport • 1 hr

Nathan Collins of Republic of Ireland before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F Qualifier match between Hungary and Republic of Ireland at Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary.

Coleman has helped to ease weight of captaincy - Collins

Captaining one's country is a privilege. But wearing that armband can also be a heavy cross to bear even in the best of times. Thankfully for the Republic of Ireland's skipper Nathan Collins, he has Séamus Coleman to help him carry the burden.

Soccer • 3 hrs

€52m revamp sees Worlds remain at Crucible until 2045

Snooker's World Championship will stay at the Crucible after a landmark deal was struck between World Snooker Tour and Sheffield City Council.

Snooker • 1 hr

Munster's big malfunction made them easy prey for Sharks

The game is quite difficult without a fully functioning lineout, some bit of parity in the scrum, or momentum in the contact area. Munster will need to find answers in these areas after a chastening defeat to Sharks in Durban.

Rugby • 3 hrs

Match-fixing scandal rocks Czech football

The Czech Football Association (FACR) has been plunged into chaos due to a match-fixing scandal, which is hogging the headlines domestically ahead of the national team's World Cup play-off against the Republic of Ireland on Thursday night.

Soccer • 1 hr

Troy Parrott, left, and Nathan Collins after win against Hungary, November 2025

Collins always believed Parrott's star would shine

Nathan Collins always knew Troy Parrott had the potential to be a star as they grew up together in the Republic of Ireland ranks.

Soccer • 3 hrs

14 March 2026; A banner protesting against the AFL, Australian Football League, partly blocking an Allianz sign, during the Allianz Football League Division 1 match between Kerry and Mayo at Austin Stack Park in Tralee, Kerry. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/S

Allianz Football League 2026 - Top 10 moments

Another dramatic Allianz Football League campaign concluded on Sunday with stories changing in the final seconds. Here are RTÉ Sport's top 10 moments from the pre-finals action.

Football • 6 hrs

Two-time All-Star Rushe set for Dublin return - report

Liam Rushe could be set for a return to inter-county hurling, with reports the two-time All-Star is back training with Dublin.

Hurling • 5 hrs

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA - MARCH 23: Tiger Woods of Jupiter Links Golf Club celebrates on the ninth hole during the match against the Los Angeles Golf Club at SoFi Center on March 23, 2026 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/TGL/TGL

Woods returns to action in Florida tonight

Tiger Woods will return to competitive golf, minus most of the walking, when he tees it up for Jupiter Links Golf Club on the last night of the TGL finals today in Florida.

Golf • 6 hrs

Athlone manager John Sullivan after the 2026 Women's President's Cup final match between Athlone Town and Shelbourne at Athlone Town Stadium in Westmeath.

Sullivan exit 'a big shock' but Athlone can weather storm

The timing of John Sullivan's decision to end his Athlone Town women's managerial tenure was a "real shock", according to Shelbourne's Rachel Graham. But she believes the evidence from last year suggests the reigning double winners' squad will be able to cope with the upheaval in the short-term.

Soccer • 6 hrs

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 04: New Zealand All Black Head Coach Dave Rennie poses for a portrait following a press conference on March 04, 2026 in Auckland, New Zealand. Dave Rennie was today announced as the new All Black Coach. (Photo by Phil Walter/

Rennie assembles All Blacks backroom team

New Zealand coach Dave Rennie has purged all but one of Scott Robertson's assistants while appointing former All Blacks skipper and Moana Pasifika boss Tana Umaga as defence coach.

Rugby • 6 hrs

Jonathan Walters, Republic of Ireland, celebrates after scoring his side's second goal with team-mate Stephen Kelly. UEFA EURO2012 Qualifying Play-off, 1st leg, Estonia v Republic of Ireland, Le Coq Arena, Tallinn, Estonia.

Kelly backs Boys in Green to earn play-off success

Stephen Kelly knows what it's like to win a play-off with the Republic of Ireland - and he's backing the Boys in Green to do the business this week when they head to Prague.

Soccer • 2 hrs

21 March 2026; Cian Daniels of Galway gets away from Cian Lynch of Limerick during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A match between Limerick and Galway at TUS Gaelic Grounds in Limerick. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Sheedy: Galway improvements putting them in the frame

RTÉ GAA analyst Liam Sheedy believes Galway have shown enough over the league season to suggest that they could be a serious contender for All-Ireland SHC honours this year.

Hurling • 16 hrs

22 March 2026; David Clifford of Kerry is tackled by Aaron McKay of Armagh during the Allianz Football League Division 1 match between Armagh and Kerry at BOX-IT Athletic Grounds in Armagh. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile

McGinley: Kerry have a top gear others can't reach

RTÉ GAA analyst Enda McGinley believes that Kerry have demonstrated throughout the Division 1 campaign that they have a ceiling that other teams simply can't reach as they prepare for a shot at a 25th league title.

Football • 21 hrs

Irish fans speaking to RTÉ News at Dublin Airport

Watch: 'Optimistic' Irish fans start arriving in Prague

Thousands of Irish fans are making a pilgrimage to Prague this week as Ireland try to qualify for their first World Cup in 24 years.

Ireland • 19 mins

Assistant head coach John O'Shea during a Republic of Ireland men's media conference at the FAI Headquarters in Abbotstown, Dublin.

O'Shea parks talk on future to focus on 'cup final'

John O'Shea expects talks to extend his contract as Republic of Ireland assistant manager to be straightforward, but is parking all thoughts of the future until after what he characterises as a cup final scenario in Prague.

Soccer • 7 hrs

O'Donnell links up with Republic of Ireland Under-21s

Bohemians assistant manager Stephen O'Donnell has been appointed assistant coach of the Republic of Ireland Under-21 team for their forthcoming European Championship qualifiers against Moldova and Kazakhstan.

Soccer • 18 hrs

Klopp dismisses Real Madrid speculation as 'nonsense'

Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has described speculation that he will take over at Real Madrid this summer as "nonsense".

Soccer • 15 hrs

Ireland call-up a career pinnacle for goalkeeper Keeley

Josh Keeley says his first competitive senior international call-up for the Republic of Ireland is his proudest achievement to date.

Soccer • 23 Mar

RTE Soccer Podcast cover of Troy Parrott celebrating.

Destination Prague for Ireland's one show in town

On this week's RTÉ Soccer Podcast, Alan Cawley joins Raf Diallo as the build up to the Republic of Ireland's play-off in Prague goes into overdrive. They also talk LOI and Shelbourne's Rachel Graham discusses big news from the Women's Premier Division and a new FIFA mandate regarding female coaches.

Soccer • 18 hrs

Trent Alexander-Arnold and Thomas Tuchel are present during the match between the national teams of Andorra and England, corresponding to Matchday 3 A of Group K of the World Cup Qualifying, at the RCDE Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, on June 7, 2025.

Tuchel calls up White, overlooks Alexander-Arnold again

England have called up Arsenal right-back Ben White for upcoming friendlies following an injury suffered by Bayer Leverkusen center back Jarell Quansah, with Thomas Tuchel again overlooking Real Madrid's Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Soccer • 16 hrs

Byrne removed as Drogheda United co-chairperson

Drogheda United owners the Trivela Group has removed Joanna Byrne from her role with the club as co-chairperson.

Soccer • 23 Mar

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Egan back in the frame after 'long time out of the fold'

Connacht's record scorer Carty to retire at end of season

Heimir's headaches: The big calls Ireland face for Prague

'Mature' showing by O'Gorman amid the debris in Brazil

Coleman has helped to ease weight of captaincy - Collins

€52m revamp sees Worlds remain at Crucible until 2045

Munster's big malfunction made them easy prey for Sharks

Match-fixing scandal rocks Czech football

Collins always believed Parrott's star would shine

Allianz Football League 2026 - Top 10 moments

Two-time All-Star Rushe set for Dublin return - report

Woods returns to action in Florida tonight

Sullivan exit 'a big shock' but Athlone can weather storm

Rennie assembles All Blacks backroom team

Kelly backs Boys in Green to earn play-off success

Sheedy: Galway improvements putting them in the frame

McGinley: Kerry have a top gear others can't reach

Watch: 'Optimistic' Irish fans start arriving in Prague

O'Shea parks talk on future to focus on 'cup final'

O'Donnell links up with Republic of Ireland Under-21s

Klopp dismisses Real Madrid speculation as 'nonsense'

Ireland call-up a career pinnacle for goalkeeper Keeley

Destination Prague for Ireland's one show in town

Tuchel calls up White, overlooks Alexander-Arnold again

Byrne removed as Drogheda United co-chairperson