Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

RTÉ Rugby pod: How can Ireland level All Blacks series?

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman as well as Michael Corcoran, who joins us live from Dunedin, ahead of Ireland's second Test match against the All Blacks.

Rugby • 07 Jul 22

The Chiefs and Highlanders should be back on the field next month

Lenihan: IRFU can learn lessons from New Zealand

Donal Lenihan tells RTÉ Radio 1's Sunday Sport that Irish provinces can learn from the southern hemisphere, as a potential return to action begins to come into focus over the summer.

Rugby • 17 May 20

Joe Schmidt: 'That is nowhere near good enough'

Schmidt: 'We anticipate that we can get better'

After a record defeat to England Joe Schmidt says Ireland must "get better fast" if they are to hold any realistic World Cup hopes.

Rugby • 24 Aug 19

Jonathan Sexton was frustrated by some of the refereeing decisions

Sexton disappointed with Leinster's poor discipline

Leinster captain Jonathan Sexton said that he was disappointed with his side's discipline during the Pro 14 loss to Munster at Thomond Park.

Rugby • 04 Jan 19

'An Irish rugby team taking the pitch now expects to win, regardless of the opposition or the venue'

Irish and Aussies seek fitting farewell to great venue

Our man Down Under recalls some ghosts of 2001 as he prepares for his final visit to the Allianz Stadium ahead of Ireland's deciding Test in Sydney.

Rugby • 22 Jun 18

Joe Schmidt still has two years to run on his current contract

IRFU keen for 'world-class' Schmidt to remain in charge

The IRFU want Joe Schmidt to extend his tenure as Ireland coach beyond the 2019 World Cup, but are confident of a smooth succession should the New Zealander opt to move on.

Rugby • 19 Jun 18

'Prior to the series starting both coaches would privately
have taken a series decider to sort this out'

The bustle of Sydney awaits crunch final Test

RTÉ Sport's man Down Under is now in Sydney ahead of Saturday's crunch final Test between Ireland and Australia.

Rugby • 19 Jun 18

"Have no doubt, Australia will be better than last week"

Can Ireland improve enough to win? Yes they can

RTÉ Sport's man Down Under is in Melbourne ahead of Saturday's second Test between Ireland and Australia.

Rugby • 16 Jun 18

'There will be changes to the starting team, perhaps less kicking, more running'

There'll be tweaks - but will they be little or large?

RTÉ Sport's man Down Under looks ahead to next week's second test in Melbourne between Ireland and Australia.

Rugby • 15 Jun 18

'Michael Cheika encourages his players to play what's in front of them. Power up front, breakdown twins, relay runners in the back line'

Ireland must apply the brakes to Cheika's speedsters

In the first of his dispatches from Ireland's tour of Australia, RTÉ rugby commentator Michael Corcoran looks at the importance of speed of mind and movement for the Wallabies.

Rugby • 14 Jun 18

Queenstown on the shores of Lake Wakatipu with the Remarkables mountain range in the background.

Michael Corcoran's Lions Blog: Boys are back in town

Michael Corcoran spends some time in Queenstown, the city that has it all, ahead of a defining showdown at Eden Park.

Rugby • 06 Jul 17

Michael Corcoran's Lions Blog: Old friends & stories

Having been fortunate to tour around New Zealand over the last few weeks, one of the places I looked forward to visiting most was Wellington. It didn't disappoint.

Rugby • 29 Jun 17

The city of Auckland is seen at sunset from Waiheke Island

Michael Corcoran's Lions Blog: To Waiheke with love

On a rare afternoon off, RTE Radio rugby commentator Michael Corcoran experiences the majesty of Waiheke Island.

Rugby • 29 Jun 17

Michael Corcoran's Lions Blog: When Michael met Ronan

RTÉ Rugby correspondent Michael Corcoran is slowly getting acclimatised to the New Zealand clock but still finds the time to hang around with celebrities in the local coffee shop.

Rugby • 08 Jun 17

Murray and Sexton are forerunners for selection in Warren Gatland's Lions squad

RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Irish options for tour captain

Hugh Cahill and Michael Corcoran are joined by Damien Varley to looking back on the main Irish talking points from the Six Nations, who could be in Warren Gatland's Lions squad, the return of Europe and Ireland's RWC2023 hosting ambitions

Rugby • 23 Mar 17

Connacht won the Pro12 title following years of struggle

Connacht job will attract huge interest - Corcoran

RTÉ Rugby commentator Michael Corcoran believes the reality of competing with English clubs has come to the fore again for Irish provinces again following the news of Pat Lam's impending departure to Bristol, but the vacancy 'is a big job for somebody'.

Rugby • 05 Dec 16

Anthony Foley celebrates a great victory with his team-mates in 2006

The Breakdown podcast: An Ode To Axel

RTÉ Sport's rugby podcast The Breakdown pays tribute to former Munster head-coach and player Anthony Foley.

Rugby • 18 Oct 16

Michael Corcoran gives an insight into a commentator's Six Nations matchday

A day in the life: Michael Corcoran

RTÉ Sport’s rugby commentator Michael Corcoran tells Tadhg Peavoy how a typical Six Nations matchday pans out for him.

Six Nations • 29 Jan 13

Blog: Michael Corcoran

'Honestly, this is the two-week period of the Tour I am looking forward to most, hopping between Durban and Cape Town in the build-up to the first test on Saturday, 20 June.'

Rugby • 07 Jun 09

The 2005 Tour review process is one of the reasons Ian McGeechan has chosen a small, tightly knit group.

Lessons of 1997 and 2005 will steer McGeechan's Lions in

'This group of Lions will learn the lessons of 2005 and 1997,' writes Michael Corcoran

Rugby • 26 May 09

Michael Corcoran