Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

O'Donovan out of Rowing Worlds as Ireland confirm team

Paul O'Donovan will not compete at next month's World Rowing Championships in Shanghai due to work commitments at the Mater Hospital in Dublin.

Rowing • 20 Aug

Conor Niland after winning the William Hill Sports Book of the Year award in London

Niland scoops prestigious Sports Book of the Year award

The Racket by former Irish tennis professional player Conor Niland has scooped the prestigious William Hill Sports Book of the Year award, the first Irish winner since Paul Kimmage's Rough Ride in 1990.

Tennis • 21 Nov 24

Rory McIlroy shakes hands with Scottie Scheffler after contrasting second rounds at Augusta National

McIlroy struggles as Scheffler copes with nasty Augusta

Rory McIlroy bemoaned the woeful pace of play after seeing his bid for a career grand slam blown off course on day two of the Masters, as Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau and Max Homa coped best with the tough conditions.

Golf • 13 Apr 24

John O'Shea applauds the crowd on a special night at the Aviva

'Exactly what we worked on' - O'Shea praises players

It was almost the perfect night for John O'Shea as Ireland were a spot-kick away from beating Belgium at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 24 Mar 24

FAI chief executive Jonathan Hill en route to meet the Oireachtas Committee on Tourism, Sport and Media

FAI payments 'harks back to old days,' cttee hears

Members of the Oireachtas Committee on Tourism, Sport and Media were of the opinion that the current controversy within the FAI regarding payments to CEO Jonathan Hill "harks back to the old days" and feel that the recent relavations could prove a "hammer blow" to the association.

Soccer • 13 Dec 23

Leinster host old rivals Munster on Saturday

Cullen: This game takes on a life of its own

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen says he expects Saturday's BKT United Rugby Championship inter-pro against Munster to be as ferocious as ever, as the pair meet for the first time this season.

Rugby • 25 Nov 23

England's Owen Farrell looks on after receiving his bronze medal

England resist Argentina fightback to claim third place

England held their nerve to overcome Argentina's determined fightback and finish the World Cup in third place with a tense 26-23 victory at the Stade de France.

Rugby • 28 Oct 23

Lee Grace, left, and Johnny Kenny of Shamrock Rovers celebrate winning the title at Richmond Park after a 2-0 win over St Patrick's Athletic

Rovers finish with a flourish to seal four-in-a-row

Shamrock Rovers sealed their fourth SSE Airtricity Premier Division title in a row, matching the famous Hoops side of the 1980s, as two dramatic late goals sparked wild celebrations in the away end at Richmond Park.

Soccer • 28 Oct 23

New Zealand back row Ardie Savea (l) and South Africa captain Siya Kolisi (r)

Preview: Fitting rivalry to decide 2023 Rugby World Cup

Neil Treacy previews the 2023 Rugby World Cup final between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France.

Rugby World Cup • 28 Oct 23

The referee's report is to be discussed by Leinster CCCC this evening

Leinster GAA meeting to discuss Parnell Park violence

The GAA's Leinster Council are to meet tonight to discuss the violent scenes at Parnell Park on Saturday afternoon.

GAA • 14 Nov 22

Ireland's matchday squad prepare for their team photo at yesterday's captain's run

Preview: Ireland ready to end campaign with a trophy

Neil Treacy looks ahead to Ireland's final game of the Guinness Six Nations against Scotland this afternoon.

Six Nations • 19 Mar 22

Novak Djokovic boarded a flight at Melbourne Airport bound for Dubai

Djokovic deported after losing visa appeal

Novak Djokovic has been deported from Australia after a court dismissed his appeal against the government's cancellation of his visa on the grounds that his decision not to be vaccinated posed a risk to the country.

Tennis • 16 Jan 22

Ryder Cup 2021: Day 2 recap

Team Europe are 11-5 down going into the singles after a difficult foursomes morning and a fourballs session that at least saw them tie with the ascendant Americans

Golf • 25 Sep 21

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry lost 4&3 to Harris English and Tony Finau on Friday

McIlroy and Lowry left out of Ryder Cup foursomes

Rory McIlroy was left out of a Ryder Cup session for the first time in his career as Europe attempted to overturn a 6-2 deficit at Whistling Straits, with Shane Lowry also omitted.

Golf • 25 Sep 21

Katie-George Dunlevy and Eve McCrystal pictured with their medals following their silver medal performance at the Izu Velodrome in Japan

Paralympics 2020: Dunlevy and McCrystal claim silver

Cyclists Katie-George Dunlevy and Eve McCrystal have claimed a silver medal for Ireland in the B 3,000m individual pursuit at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics.

Paralympics • 28 Aug 21

From left: Greta Streimikyte, Jordan Lee, Mary Fitzgerald, Michael McKillop, Colin Judge, Orla Comerford, Jason Smyth and Niamh McCarthy on the runway at Dublin Airport

Team Ireland's para athletes take flight for Tokyo

Team Ireland's para athletics team assembled at Dublin Airport this morning for the first leg of their journey to Japan ahead of the Paralympic Games.

Paralympics • 12 Aug 21