Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Kris Meeke in action during Rally Finland

Kris Meeke sets the pace at Rally Finland

Dungannon man Kris Meeke and his Killarney co-driver Paul Nagle led the way at the end of the first leg of Rally Finland, round eight of the World Rally Championship.

Motorsport • 30 Jul 16

Craig Breen steers his Citroen around the icy course at Rally Sweden

Breen there, done that as Irish man takes points

Waterford’s Craig Breen finished in the points on a World Rally Championship round for the third time when he finished in eighth place in his Abu Dhabi Citroen DS3 at Rally Sweden as Sebastien Ogier triumphed in his Volkswagen Polo R.

Motorsport • 14 Feb 16

Spanish driver Dani Sordo steers his Hyundai I 20 during Saturday's third stage of the Monte Carlo Rally

Ogier holds big Monte Carlo lead as Meeke retires

Kris Meeke was forced to retire from the Monte Carlo Rally, leaving Sebastien Oiger nearly two minutes clear ahead of Sunday’s final leg.

Motorsport • 23 Jan 16

Kris Meeke has been in excellent form in Monte Carlo

Kris Meeke off to flier at Rallye Monte Carlo

Northern Ireland's Kris Meeke left defending World Rally Champion Sebastien Ogier in the shade as he topped the standings after the opening two stages of the Rallye Monte Carlo.

Motorsport • 23 Jan 16

Kris Meeke is just 2.6 seconds off the lead in Australia

Ogier lead Rally Australia ahead of Meeke

Sebastien Ogier leads Rally Australia after Saturday's penultimate leg to set up a thrilling finale with 2.6 seconds covering the top three.

Motorsport • 12 Sep 15

Finnish Jari-Matti Latvala and co-driver Mikka Anttila in flying form in Portugal

Meeke third as Latvala victorious in Portugal

Finland's Jari-Matti Latvala secured his first World Rally Championship win of the season after taking victory in the Rally of Portugal.

Motorsport • 24 May 15

Meeke and Nagle claim Rally Argentina glory

Dungannon's Kris Meeke has won his first event on the World Rally Championship at Rally Argentina.

Motorsport • 27 Apr 15

Sebastian Ogier sets the pace at Rally Argentina

Sebastian Ogier early leader in Argentina

Reigning World Rally champion Sebastien Ogier was the early leader of the Rally Argentina after winning the first super stage in Merlo.

Motorsport • 24 Apr 15

Sebastien Ogier has been in flying form in Mexico

Ogier on course for Mexico victory

Sebastien Ogier remains on course to win a third successive Mexico Rally after dominating on day three in Guanajuato, with Northern Ireland's Kris Meeke back in sixth spot.

Motorsport • 08 Mar 15

Sebastien Ogier has a 10.9-second overall lead

Sebastien Ogier firmly in control at Rally Mexico

World rally champion Sebastien Ogier won three of Friday's eight stages to extend his overall lead at the Mexico Rally while Northern Ireland's Kris Meeke won the first stage before crashing out of the second.

Motorsport • 07 Mar 15

Kris Meeke is part of a four-car Irish contingent for the WRC event in Monte Carlo

Four Irish crews to compete in Monte Carlo rally

There will be four Irish crews competing in the first round of the 2015 World Rally Championship in Monte Carlo tomorrow.

Motorsport • 22 Jan 15

Kris Meeke powers his Citroen through a water crossing on the final day of the WRC Rally of Australia

Meeke: Security key to competitive 2015

Kris Meeke has spoken of his delight at securing a second year driving in Citroën’s line-up for the 2015 World Rally Championship, telling RTÉ Sport he hopes security and experience will help him to be competitive throughout the season.

Motorsport • 26 Nov 14

Sebastian Ogier and his co-driver Julien Ingrassia in action during Wales Rally GB

Ogier takes start to finish win in Wales

World rally champion Sebastian Ogier led from start to finish to win the season-ending Wales Rally GB for Volkswagen today, while Co Tyrone driver Kris Meeke missed out on a podium finish.

Motorsport • 16 Nov 14

Arón Smith has impressed in the British Touring Car Championship this year

Blog: Irish drivers making inroads abroad

In his blog, RTÉ Sport's John Kenny assesses how Irish drivers are performing across various classes on the international stage.

Motorsport • 03 Oct 14

Northern Ireland's Kris Meeke slides through a corner. Meeke lies in fourth spot after day two

Ogier on top Down Under

Defending champion Sebastien Ogier extended his lead after winning the final four of Saturday's six stages on the penultimate day of the Rally Australia.

Motorsport • 13 Sep 14

Kris Meeke: 'This shakedown is a good representation of the rally'

Meeke makes excellent start in Australia

Kris Meeke led a Citroen one-two at the end of the Rally Australia shakedown today.

Motorsport • 11 Sep 14

Kris Meeke's challenge in Germany ended in disaster

Meeke crashes out of Rally Germany

There was heartbreak for Dungannon's Kris Meeke and his Killarney co-driver Paul Nagle when they crashed out early on in the third last stage of the the Rally Germany while leading the event today.

Motorsport • 24 Aug 14

Jari-Matti Latvala hugs a member of his team as he celebrates victory

Latvala victorious in Rally Finland

Volkswagen's Jari-Matti Latvala trimmed team mate Sebastien Ogier's lead at the top of the world championship after taking a 3.6 second victory at his home Rally Finland on Sunday.

Motorsport • 03 Aug 14

Kris Meeke has found the Finnish conditions rewarding thus far

Meeke and Nagle lie second in Finland

Northern Ireland's Kris Meeke and Ireland's Paul Nagle moved into second position in the overall standings at Rally Finland during Friday’s long leg.

Motorsport • 02 Aug 14

Volkswagen driver Sebastien Ogier en route to victory in Mexico

Ogier on top after Mexico triumph

Sebastien Ogier moved back to the top of the World Rally Championship standings with victory in Mexico for the second successive year.

Motorsport • 09 Mar 14

Latvala entered the final day with a slender advantage over team-mate Andreas Mikkelsen

Breen ninth in Rally Sweden

Ireland's Craig Breen finished ninth in Rally Sweden, while Jari-Matti Latvala took over top spot in the World Rally Championship after claiming victory.

Motorsport • 08 Feb 14