RTE Sports News
South African sortie sets Munster up for URC knockouts |
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| Munster returned home with a spring in their step after finishing their South African tour with a groundbreaking 10 points after picking up a late bonus-point try against the Lions in Johannesburg. |
Rugby sidestep still key for Ugwueru after Clare switch |
| Clare defender Ikem Ugwueru on his satisfaction in being a role model for many as his inter-county career continues to blossom and why skills picked up from his days playing rugby are aiding his Gaelic football career. |
Fine line between 'battle-hardened and battle-weary' |
| Leinster's result against Northampton on Saturday will determine if their approach to the Champions Cup semi-final was correct, says Robin McBryde. |
Rocket 'would love to see a LIV-style' tour launched |
| Ronnie O'Sullivan joked that he would "love to see" a LIV Golf-style breakaway in snooker if the pay was high enough, but was not interested in contributing to the noise around what a possible rival could mean for the World Snooker Tour. |
Higgins seals stunning Crucible comeback win over Allen |
| John Higgins summoned up one of the great Crucible breaks to sink Mark Allen 13-12 and reach the World Championship quarter-finals for the 18th time in his career. |
Wolff knocks back speculation about Verstappen talks |
| Mercedes Formula One team boss Toto Wolff has knocked back speculation about a meeting with Max Verstappen's management after this weekend's Miami Grand Prix. |
Tuchel hoping 'tactics and luck' enough against Real |
| Thomas Tuchel admits Bayern Munich will need luck if they are to overcome Real Madrid in their Champions League semi-final, as he encouraged his side to play with freedom in tonight's first leg at the Allianz Arena (live on RTÉ2/RTÉ Player). |
Tipp shouldn't throw baby out with bathwater - Moran |
| Niall Moran feels Tipperary need to show patience after a hammering from Limerick left manager Liam Cahill promising changes and the Premier public pessimistic. |
O'Brien inducted into British Flat racing Hall of Fame |
| Aidan O'Brien has become the fourth trainer to be inducted into the Qipco British Champions Series Hall of Fame. |
Keegan: I wouldn't trust Kildare to win Tailteann Cup |
| The Kildare footballers look bereft of an identity and may struggle to claim the Tailteann Cup, according to RTÉ football pundit Lee Keegan. |
Covington questions Machado Garry's commitment |
| Welterweight Colby Covington is planning to get back in the octagon this June at UFC 303, but he's not convinced that Ian Machado Garry deserves to be his opponent. |
Irish academy system needs to be streamlined - Gartland |
| Along with a signfiicant increase in funding, Irish football's academy structures will need to be streamlined going into the future, according to former League of Ireland defender Graham Gartland. |
Mullins and McManus strong-handed in Champion Chase |
| Dinoblue and Gentleman De Mee give JP McManus a formidable hand in his bid for yet another big-race victory in the William Hill Champion Chase at Punchestown on Tuesday. |
Meath overcome Louth to end 23-year famine at U20 grade |
| Meath ended their 23-year wait for a Leinster title at the U20/21 grade with a 10 point win over Louth in Parnell Park this evening. |
Rovers rediscover spark to hand Drogheda a drubbing |
| Far below their usual high standards in last Friday's home draw with Galway United, Drogheda United felt the backlash from Shamrock Rovers who rediscovered their spark to record a 4-0 win at Tallaght Stadium that was their biggest of the season. |
Broadhurst selected by Team GB for Olympic qualifier |
| Irish former world champion Amy Broadhurst has been selected to box for Great Britain at next month's Olympic qualifier in Thailand. |
Vardy on double as Leicester wrap up Championship title |
| Jamie Vardy struck twice as promoted Leicester crushed Preston to clinch the Sky Bet Championship title in style with a 3-0 win at Deepdale. |
Limerick confirm Peter Casey suffered broken ankle |
| Limerick have confirmed that Peter Casey suffered a broken ankle in their Munster SHC victory over Tipperary and will undergo surgery in the coming days. |
Farrelly ends Ireland career after just eight caps |
| Republic of Ireland international Sinead Farrelly has announced a surprise retirement after just a year with the side. |
Ngannou confirms death of 15-month-old son |
| Francis Ngannou has confirmed the death of his 15-month-old son Kobe in a social media post. |