VIDEO: Saxons prove too strong for Wolfhounds

Updated: Saturday, 31 Jan 2015 14:57 | Comments England Saxons were comprehensive in their victory over Ireland Wolfhounds at Musgrave Park Two tries from England proved too much for Ireland in Cork as the energy and discipline of the visitors made...

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Magpies condemn Hull to another home defeat

Updated: Saturday, 31 Jan 2015 15:19 | Comments Sammy Ameobi made it 2-0 Ahmed Elmohamady of Hull City punches the ball into the Newcastle net Hull 0-3 Newcastle Second-half strikes from Sammy Ameobi and Yoan Gouffran ensured John Carver's...

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Flawless McIlroy in command in Desert Classic

Updated: Saturday, 31 Jan 2015 14:22 | Comments Once again, Rory McIlroy avoiding dropping any shots in the sunshine Rory McIlroy will take a four-shot lead into the final day of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic after shooting a 66 on Saturday - but...

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Serena Williams victorious in Australian Open

Updated: Saturday, 31 Jan 2015 13:53 | Comments Serena Williams crushed Maria Sharapova to claim the title Down Under Serena Williams extended her winning streak against Maria Sharapova to 16 matches to claim a 19th grand slam title in the Australian...

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O'Brien: I had no shoulder problems in comeback

Updated: Saturday, 31 Jan 2015 14:33 | Comments Sean O'Brien: 'I got 50 minutes under my belt and I was just happy to be out there' Audio Sean O'Brien made a successful return from shoulder surgery for the Wolfhounds on Friday and Ireland must...

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Australia claim first Asian Cup title

Updated: Saturday, 31 Jan 2015 15:24 | Comments Australia's James Troisi celebrates scoring the winner in extra time Australia 2-1 South Korea (after extra-time) Substitute James Troisi scored halfway through extra time to give tournament...

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Djokovic ends Wawrinka's title defence Down Under

Updated: Friday, 30 Jan 2015 13:25 | Comments Novak Djokovic converted seven of the 17 break points he created on Stan Wawrinka's serve at Rod Laver Arena. Novak Djokovic will bid to become the first man to claim five Australian Open titles in the...

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RTÉ secures Irish Open rights until 2017

Updated: Friday, 30 Jan 2015 15:36 | Comments Mikko Ilonen will defend his Irish Open title live on RTÉ2 The Irish Open will be available live and free-to-air for Irish viewers on RTÉ2 for the next three years after RTÉ Sport and the European Tour...

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Rory McIlroy hits the front in Dubai

Updated: Friday, 30 Jan 2015 15:35 | Comments Rory McIlroy also led the Dubai Desert Classic at the halfway stage last year before finishing ninth World number one Rory McIlroy surged to the top of the leaderboard at the halfway stage of the Dubai...

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Denis Hurley extends his Munster stay

Updated: Friday, 30 Jan 2015 15:50 | Comments Denis Hurley pens new deal to remain at Munster Denis Hurley has signed a contract extension with Munster and will remain with the province until June 2016. A product of the Munster academy, the Cork-born...

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RDS Arena may be renamed in €20m redevelopment

Updated: Friday, 30 Jan 2015 15:34 | Comments The RDS redevelopment is set to get under way in 2016 The RDS Arena has secured the green light for a €20 million redevelopment. The stadium in Ballsbridge in Dublin is to be transformed into a 25,000-seater...

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Burnley dismiss Danny Ings transfer talk

Updated: Friday, 30 Jan 2015 15:37 | Comments Liverpool are believed to be keen on a deal for Danny Ings Burnley have denied reports Liverpool could sign striker Danny Ings and loan him back to the Clarets for the rest of the season, stating such...

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Annalise Murphy sits second at World Cup in Miami

Updated: Wednesday, 28 Jan 2015 15:47 | Comments Annalise Murphy is in top form after two days' sailing at the Miami World Cup event Annalise Murphy is currently second overall after the opening two days' sailing at the World Cup Regatta in...

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McIlroy backs pal Clarke for Ryder captaincy

Updated: Wednesday, 28 Jan 2015 15:29 | Comments Friends Rory McIlroy and Darren Clarke share a joke at the 2014 Open Championship in Hoylake Rory McIlroy wants fellow Ulster Darren Clarke to captain Europe's Ryder Cup team...

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Life after football: 'Players need much more help'

Updated: Wednesday, 28 Jan 2015 15:17 | Comments Shane O'Connor signed for Liverpool at age 16 A study which shows that over half of footballers suffer from a clinical level of psychological distress after being released from a club at a young age has...

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VIDEO: No element of surprise for Ireland in 2015

Updated: Wednesday, 28 Jan 2015 15:42 | Comments Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt admits his side lack the surprise element that helped them become Six Nations champions last year. Schmidt's side went into the 2014 RBS 6 Nations on the back of a fifth-place...

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Ireland to join top tier for World Cup qualifying

Updated: Wednesday, 28 Jan 2015 15:50 | Comments Ireland's World Cup campaign gets under way against the West Indies on 16 February The International Cricket Council has revealed that Ireland and Afghanistan will join the 10 full member nations...

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Cabinteely FC will play in First Division in 2015

Updated: Wednesday, 28 Jan 2015 16:00 | Comments Cabinteely will play their home games in Stradbrook in Dublin Cabinteely FC will compete in the SSE Airtricity First Division next year after being granted a licence by the FAI. The FAI's Licensing...

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Conor Murray & Eoin Reddan will be fit for Ireland

Updated: Tuesday, 27 Jan 2015 15:48 | Comments Eoin Reddan (L) and Conor Murray should be fit to travel to Rome for the Six Nations opener Scrum-half pair Conor Murray and Eoin Reddan are both expected to be fit for Ireland's opening Six Nations...

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Irish abroad: Cup glory for Bradford's Yeates

Updated: Tuesday, 27 Jan 2015 14:37 | Comments Mark Yeates scored the fourth goal in Bradford's 4-2 win against Chelsea By Rob Wright The weekend's FA Cup action provided some major highs and lows for Irish players but it was the Bradford duo of...

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Duffy again pushes for calendar year competitions

Updated: Tuesday, 27 Jan 2015 15:56 | Comments New calendar would see all Ireland finals played a week earlier - and club finals in December GAA Director General Paraic Duffy has re-emphasised the importance of fixture changes which would see all...

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Murray through as Nadal bows out in Australia

Updated: Tuesday, 27 Jan 2015 12:21 | Comments Andy Murray dispatched local favourite Nick Kyrgios in three sets to progress to the semi-finals Tomas Berdych inflicted a 6-0 set on Rafael Nadal en route to the semi-finals Andy Murray ended the...

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Ashley Johnson cited for tackle on Dave Kearney

Updated: Tuesday, 27 Jan 2015 15:56 | Comments Dave Kearney on the ground after the tackle from Ashley Johnson Wasps' Ashley Johnson has been cited for the tackle on Dave Kearney during Saturday's Champions Cup game that forced the Leinster wing...

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Niamh Briggs is handed Ireland captaincy

Updated: Tuesday, 27 Jan 2015 15:49 | Comments Niamh Briggs is the new Ireland captain Niamh Briggs has been named captain of the Ireland team for the 2015 Women's Six Nations Championship  The Waterford native has 45 international...

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Alan Sheehan dreaming of United or Liverpool

Updated: Monday, 26 Jan 2015 11:35 | Comments Alan Sheehan (R) and Billy Knott celebrate a third round goal against Millwall Athlone man Alan Sheehan has spoken of the thrill of seeing his Bradford team knock Chelsea out of the FA Cup, and is now...

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Ulster's Kingspan Stadium to host Pro12 final

Updated: Monday, 26 Jan 2015 12:49 | Comments Kingspan Stadium's capacity was recently upgraded to 18,000 Ulster's Kingspan Stadium, formerly Ravenhill, has been selected to host the 2015 Guinness Pro12 final. Ulster won the tender to host...

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Eoin Reddan faces race to be fit against Italy

Updated: Monday, 26 Jan 2015 15:08 | Comments Eoin Reddan sustained the injury aginst Wasps Ireland chiefs remain hopeful Eoin Reddan will beat his medial knee ligament strain in time to face Italy in the Six Nations opener in Rome. The Leinster...

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Swan expects Walsh to pick Faugheen for Cheltenham

Updated: Monday, 26 Jan 2015 15:28 | Comments Ruby Walsh with Hurricane Fly and Willie Mullins in the parade ring Charlie Swan expects Ruby Walsh to desert Hurricane Fly in the Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival, despite his historic fifth...

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Novak Djokovic into quarters to face Milos Raonic

Updated: Monday, 26 Jan 2015 15:34 | Comments Novak Djokovic progressed after a straight sets victory Novak Djokovic will contest his 23rd consecutive grand slam quarter-final after easing past Luxembourg journeyman Gilles Muller 6-4 7-5 7-5 at...

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Trio extend deals with Connacht

Updated: Monday, 26 Jan 2015 15:35 | Comments New Zealand-born George Naoupu has taken up option of third year on his contract Back-row forwards Eoin McKeon, George Naoupu and Eoghan Masterson have become the latest players to sign new contract...

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Celtic cement league lead with win over Staggies

Updated: Saturday, 24 Jan 2015 15:10 | Comments Kris Commons scored the only goal of the game Celtic celebrate Ross County 0-1 Celtic Kris Commons helped Celtic cement their place at the top of the Scottish Premiership with a narrow 1-0 win...

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