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11 January 2026; Alex Nankivell of Munster after the Investec Champions Cup match between RC Toulon and Munster at Stade Felix Mayol in Toulon, France. Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile

Munster denied famous win after slow burner comes alive

Munster's latest bid to record another stunning Champions Cup upset fell agonisingly short as Toulon edged a thrilling Pool 2 clash 27-25 that burst into life in an amazing second half.

Rugby • 2 hrs

Given apologises for Celtic 'Holocaust' comments

Former Republic of Ireland international goalkeeper Shay Given has apologised for comments in which he used the phrase "an absolute Holocaust" to describe Wilfried Nancy's time in charge of Celtic.

Soccer • 10 hrs

10 January 2026; Leinster players celebrate after Harry Byrne, hidden, converted an 80th minute penalty to give his side a 25-24 victory during the Investec Champions Cup match between Leinster and La Rochelle at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Seb

Byrne the hero as Leinster beat La Rochelle in epic

Leinster and La Rochelle's rivalry produced another game for the ages, as Harry Byrne's penalty kick with the final play of the game sealed a 25-24 Champions Cup win for Leo Cullen's side.

Rugby • 10 Jan

MACCLESFIELD, ENGLAND - JANUARY 10: Isaac Buckley-Ricketts of Macclesfield celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammate Josh Kay during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Macclesfield and Crystal Palace at Moss Rose Ground on January

Magic Macclesfield dump FA Cup holders Palace out

Holders Crystal Palace have been knocked out at the third-round stage of their FA Cup defence by National League North side Macclesfield.

Soccer • 10 Jan

28 December 2025; Cork manager Ben O'Connor before the Canon O'Brien Cup match between UCC and Cork at The Mardyke in Cork. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

2026 hurling management: Mostly sticking, some twisting

The top two divisions are full of managers who have been there before, with a number of new faces appearing further down the leagues.

Hurling • 6 hrs

9 August 2025; Recently appointed Dublin manager Ger Brennan, right, at the Dubin County Senior Football Championship Round 1 match between St Vincent's and Ballinteer St John's at Parnell Park in Dublin. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile

2026 football management guide: New season, new set-ups

With the new inter-county season throwing in - and the league just weeks away - RTÉ Sport delves deep into the management teams that will be chasing glory in 2026.

Football • 10 Jan

Keane: Ferguson 'hanging on like a bad smell'

Roy Keane accused Alex Ferguson of "hanging on like a bad smell" at Manchester United as the club set about replacing departed manager Ruben Amorim.

Soccer • 09 Jan

Mageean grateful for support following chemo treatment

Olympian Ciara Mageean has confirmed she has completed 12 rounds of chemotherapy treatment and thanked the public for "kind words of support".

Athletics • 08 Jan

Former Premier League referee David Coote arrives at Nottingham Crown Court where he is charged with making an indecent image of a child. Picture date: Tuesday October 14, 2025.

Coote handed suspended sentence for child sex video

Former Premier League referee David Coote has been spared jail after he was found to have a sexual video of a 15-year-old boy in school uniform on his laptop.

Soccer • 08 Jan

LEEDS, ENGLAND - AUGUST 24: A glum looking Terry Yorath of Huddersfied looks on after receiving a drink driving ban at Leeds Magistrates this morning, before the Carling Cup First Round match between Leeds United and Huddersfield Town at Elland Road on Au

Former Leeds and Wales star Terry Yorath dies aged 75

Former Leeds and Wales midfielder Terry Yorath has died at the age of 75 following a short illness, his family have said in a statement.

Soccer • 08 Jan

Newcastle United manager Kevin Keegan takes his seat before the English Premier league football match against Birmingham City at St Andrews , Birmingham , England , on March 17 , 2008.

Kevin Keegan reveals cancer diagnosis

Former England and Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan has been diagnosed with cancer.

Soccer • 07 Jan

Casement development hopes rise after funding boost

The long-awaited redevelopment of Casement Park has received two boosts as the complex project looks set to progress significantly this year.

Hurling • 07 Jan

Evan Ferguson after scoring for Roma against Lecce in Serie A, January 2026

Player of the match Ferguson scores again for Roma

Evan Ferguson opened the scoring and was named player of the match for Roma as they recorded a 2-0 victory away to Lecce in Serie A.

Soccer • 07 Jan

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - JANUARY 03: Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy during a William Hill Premiership match between Celtic and Rangers at Celtic Park, on January 03, 2026, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Williamson/SNS Group via Getty Images)

Nancy departs as Celtic manager after derby defeat

Celtic have sacked manager Wilfried Nancy after just eight games in charge.

Soccer • 05 Jan

Manchester United head coach / manager Ruben Amorim walks off at full time during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Old Trafford on December 30, 2025 in Manchester, England.

Amorim's United reign ends in acrimony after 14 months

Manchester United have called time on Ruben Amorim's tenure after a frosty end to 14 underwhelming months and handed the reins to former midfielder Darren Fletcher on a temporary basis.

Soccer • 06 Jan

4 January 2026; Robbie Dolan of St Brigid's celebrates after his side's victory in the AIB GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Club Championship semi-final match between between St Brigid's of Roscommon and Scotstown of Monaghan at Kingspan Breffni in Cavan.

St Brigid's repel Scotstown to reach another decider

St Brigid's will contest a second AIB All-Ireland club SFC title in three seasons but boy did Anthony Cunningham's side have to battle for their ticket back to Croke Park.

Football • 04 Jan

4 January 2026; Ruaidhrí Fallon of St Brigid's is tackled by Nicky Sherlock of Scotstown during the AIB GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Club Championship semi-final match between between St Brigid's of Roscommon and Scotstown of Monaghan at Kingspan Breff

All-Ireland SF recap: St Brigid's 1-16 Scotstown 1-12

The action as it happened from the second of the weekend's All-Ireland club SFC semi-finals, as Connacht champions St Brigid's faced Ulster kingpins Scotstown at Kingspan Breffni

Football • 04 Jan

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Luke Littler of England kisses the Sid Waddell trophy after defeating Gian van Veen of the Netherlands (not pictured) during the 2025/26 Paddy Power World Darts Championship Final match between Luke Littler and Gian van Veen

Littler: I'll be around for a very long time

Luke Littler revealed a pre-match pizza inspired him to more World Championship glory and insisted he has the hunger for many more titles.

Darts • 04 Jan

Shane Clayton of Ballyboden St Enda's in action against Dylan Geaney, left, and Conor Geaney of Dingle during the AIB GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Club Championship semi-final match between Dingle of Kerry and Ballyboden St Enda's of Dublin at SuperVal

Ballyboden St Enda's 1-24 Daingean Uí Chúis 1-26 recap

Daingean Uí Chúis have defeated Ballyboden St Enda's at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in a pulsating All-Ireland club football semi-final. Read back on it here.

Football • 03 Jan

Paul Geaney of Dingle celebrates after scoring his side's first goal with teammate Niall Geaney during the AIB Munster GAA Football Senior Club Championship final match between Dingle and St Finbarr's at FBD Semple Stadium in Thurles, Tipperary.

All-Ireland Club SFC semi-finals: All you need to know

The two AIB All-Ireland Club Football Championship semi-finals take place this weekend with Ballyboden St Enda's and Daingean Uí Chúis meeting in Cork on Saturday and Scotstown v St Brigid's in Cavan the following day.

Football • 03 Jan

Know your sport? Take the RTÉ Sport Quiz of 2025

We have 40 multiple-choice questions to test your knowledge of the sporting highs and a few lows over what has been an eventful 12 months.

Other sport • 01 Jan

Know your sport? Take the RTÉ Sport Quiz of 2025

We have 40 multiple-choice questions to test your knowledge of the sporting highs and a few lows over what has been an eventful 12 months.

Other sport • 01 Jan

British boxer Anthony Joshua arrives for his non-title heavyweight bout against US boxer and influencer Jake Paul at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida on December 19, 2025.

Joshua recovering after fatal car crash in Nigeria

Anthony Joshua is recovering in hospital after being involved in a car crash in Nigeria that resulted in the death of two members of his team.

Boxing • 30 Dec 25

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 28: Charlie Smyth #39 of the New Orleans Saints kicks a field goal during the first half of the game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty I

Smyth instrumental as Saints turn over Titans

Charlie Smyth kicked two field goals and four extra points as the New Orleans Saints won their fourth consecutive game, defeating the Tennessee Titans 34-26 in Nashville.

US Sport • 29 Dec 25

Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka and Australia’s Nick Kyrgios

Kyrgios beats Sabalenka in 'Battle of the Sexes' match

Nick Kyrgios beat Aryna Sabalenka 6‑3 6‑3 in a "Battle of the Sexes" exhibition match in Dubai's Coca-Cola Arena.

Tennis • 28 Dec 25