Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Peter O'Mahony: 'Everything we do in Munster rugby and Irish rugby is based around work-rate.'

O'Mahony bristles at Reggie Corrigan's 'silly question'

Peter O'Mahony admitted he took offence over a line of questioning in the immediate aftermath of their Guinness Pro14 defeat to Leinster.

Rugby • 08 Oct 17

Both Leo Cullen and Rassie Erasmus will use Saturday's game as a platform

Leinster and Munster priorities at odds with promos

This weekend's Leinster v Munster game will serve as a "stepping stone" and a "training" game for the Champions Cup, according to the two coaches.

Rugby • 03 Oct 17

Peter O'Mahony starts at number 6 for Munster

Munster much changed as leading lights return

Munster welcome back their Lions contingent of Conor Murray, Peter O'Mahony and CJ Stander for Saturday's Pro14 clash with Cardiff at Thomond Park.

Rugby • 29 Sep 17

Sam Warburton (R) is expected to start the Lion's second Test against New Zealand

Warburton would lift Lions' intensity - All Black Kaino

New Zealand star Jerome Kaino has predicted a "huge lift of intensity" at the breakdown area if British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton starts Saturday's second Test.

Rugby • 28 Jun 17

O'Mahony rues Lions' lack of killer instinct

British and Irish Lions captain Peter O'Mahony was left to rue poor finishing and ill discipline after world champions New Zealand won a thrilling first Test 30-15 in Auckland.

Rugby • 24 Jun 17

O'Mahony at Eden Park as the Lions prepare for their first test with the All Blacks

Quiet man O'Mahony to lead through his actions

Captain Peter O'Mahony can 'lead in the shadows' to drive the British and Irish Lions to a first Test victory against the All Blacks according to assistant coach Rob Howley.

Rugby • 23 Jun 17

Peter O'Mahony and Rhys Ruddock will both lead their teams on Saturday morning

Ruddock backs O'Mahony to shine with Lions

Rhys Ruddock has backed British and Irish Lions captain Peter O'Mahony to make a big impact against New Zealand in Saturday's opening Test at Eden Park.

Rugby • 23 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

John Aldridge believes Virgil van Dijk can force his move to Liverpool through

Recap: Your Thursday morning sports updates

Read back on all of the sports news from this June Thursday morning.

Other sport • 22 Jun 17

Warren Gatland: 'I'm not worried about Steve (Hansen), he can say whatever he likes.'

'No more trash talk' - Gatland ready to rumble

Warren Gatland has called for an end to any "trash talking" heading into the British and Irish Lions' first Test against New Zealand.

Rugby • 22 Jun 17

Peter O'Mahony: "Axel's a rugby man, so he would have told us all 'play your game, play what you do and what you know'."

O'Mahony will use Axel inspiration to stand up & fight

Peter O'Mahony will lead the British and Irish Lions into Saturday's first Test against New Zealand with the words of mentor Anthony 'Axel' Foley ringing in his ears: be yourself.

Rugby • 22 Jun 17

Peter O'Mahony will lead the Lions against New Zealand

Timeline: Peter O'Mahony's whirlwind year

How Peter O'Mahony went from Six Nations substitute to Lions Test captain in just four months.

Rugby • 21 Jun 17

Peter O'Mahony will become the first Irish Lions Test captain since Paul O'Connell

O'Mahony named as Lions captain for New Zealand clash

Ireland's Peter O'Mahony will captain the Lions against New Zealand in Eden Park on Saturday.

Rugby • 21 Jun 17

Peter O'Mahony has been tipped to captain the Lions for the first Test against New Zealand

Feek backs O'Mahony to lead Lions against All Blacks

Peter O'Mahony has all the attributes needed to lead the Lions, according to Ireland scrum coach Greg Feek

Rugby • 20 Jun 17

Sean O'Brien and Peter O'Mahony impressed greatly against the All Blacks last year

O'Brien and O'Mahony will scare All Blacks - Haskell

Sean O'Brien and Peter O'Mahony boast the qualities to rattle the All Blacks for the British and Irish Lions, according to James Haskell.

Rugby • 19 Jun 17

Peter O'Mahony should be in the Lions squad according to Donal Lenihan

Lenihan backs O'Mahony and Cronin for Lions squad

Donal Lenihan believes that Peter O'Mahony and Sean Cronin should both be included in the Lions squad when it's announced next week.

Rugby • 11 Apr 17

Peter O'Mahony is expecting a huge challenge from Toulouse at Thomond Park

Peter O'Mahony relishing clash of European heavyweights

Munster captain Peter O'Mahony says his team-mates are braced for serious examination from Toulouse in Saturday's Champions Cup quarter-final.

Rugby • 28 Mar 17

Starting O'Mahony worked out, says Byrne

Shane Byrne reckons that if Ireland pulled a fast one by adding Peter O'Mahony to the starting line-up just ahead of kick off against England, then it "worked a treat".

Six Nations • 21 Mar 17

Peter O'Mahony is tackled by Courtney Lawes

Win pleases O'Mahony - "but it's silverware we want"

Peter O'Mahony says Ireland will take plenty of positives out of their 13-9 win over England in the final tie of this year's Six Nations campaign.

Rugby • 18 Mar 17

Peter O'Mahony (pictured far right) wants an Irish reaction against England

O'Mahony wants win for fans and for the jersey

Peter O'Mahony says Ireland will play for themselves rather than focusing on shattering England's Grand Slam ambitions in Dublin this weekend.

Rugby • 13 Mar 17

Jamie Heaslip and CJ Stander are likely to be key figures in Cardiff

Ireland will play to their backrow strength, says Ward

RTÉ rugby analyst Tony Ward is looking forward to a great occasion in Cardiff tomorrow night and expects Ireland's game-plan to be largely based on their destructive backrow division.

Rugby • 10 Mar 17

Devin Toner, Sean O'Brien and Paul O'Connell react to a Wayne Barnes decision in Cardiff two years ago.

Focus on Barnes as Ireland look to buck losing record

Ireland have lost more often under the watch of Friday night's referee Wayne Barnes than any other, but players will hope lessons are learned from the last visit to Cardiff.

Rugby • 07 Mar 17

Paddy Jackson has started seven of Ireland's last nine Test matches

Schmidt: Jackson stature growing among team-mates

Johnny Sexton is expected to be fit for selection against France on Saturday week, but Joe Schmidt says Paddy Jackson has commanded the respect of his team-mates in the Leinster out-half's absence.

Six Nations • 18 Feb 17

Report: Rob Kearney's Six Nations could be over

Rob Kearney's arm injury could rule him out of the rest of Ireland's RBS 6 Nations campaign, with the Leinster full-back facing surgery on a damaged bicep.

Rugby • 14 Feb 17

Johnny Sexton missed the defeat in Scotland due to a calf injury

'Frustrated' Sexton eager to get back, says Dean

Ireland will make a call on Johnny Sexton's fitness for the RBS 6 Nations trip to Rome later in the week as the Leinster out-half makes progress in his recovery.

Six Nations • 06 Feb 17

Peter OMahony