Kathryn Thomas

Jan 13, 2024 | rte.ie | Kathryn Thomas |Ireland Then |Dupont star power

Ireland 0-0 BelgiumIreland opened up their Olympic qualification Pool A campaign with a hard-fought goalless draw with 2023 European silver medalists Belgium in Spain. With Ireland ranked 13th in the world and their opponents fourth, the pressure was always going to be on – but they showed plenty of spirit to keep Belgium out. Charlotte Engelbert forced a penalty corner after only 20 seconds. It was the first of nine such corners awarded against Ireland in the first half.

Jan 13, 2024 | rte.ie | Conor Neville |Kathryn Thomas |Ireland Then |Dupont star power

17:02Last Heineken Cup meeting - formative days of European rugbyRemarkably, the sides haven't met in this competition since back in 1999, the hazy, pre-history of the Heineken Cup, before Munster stunned Toulouse in the glorious French sunshine to kick the tournament into a new stratosphere. Back then, the Leinster bandwagon was still sparse enough that they could comfortably fit all the members into Donnybrook Stadium.

Jan 13, 2024 | rte.ie | Kathryn Thomas |Ireland Then |Dupont star power

Dublin 5-17 Wexford 1-11Goal-hungry Dublin brushed aside Wexford at Parnell Park to book their place in next week's Dioralyte O’Byrne Cup final. On Friday holders Longford saw off Meath to reach the decider in a game that was in the balance until the final five minutes, but the second semi-final was a much more one-sided affair where St Vincent’s forward Sean Lowry caught the eye with a hat-trick.

Jan 13, 2024 | rte.ie | Kathryn Thomas |Dupont star power

Saturday, 13 JanuaryCleveland Browns @ Houston Texans (2130)When the Houston Texanshired DeMeco Ryans as their coach last January and drafted quarterback CJ Stroud with the second overall pick three months later, they were hoping that duo would someday lead the franchise to success. Little did Houston know that "someday" would arrive much sooner than expected.

Jan 12, 2024 | rte.ie | Kathryn Thomas

Ange Postecoglou has insisted Tottenham are in the Premier League title race. Spurs have endured a tricky winter period with a litany of injuries and suspensions, but they remain within touching distance of leaders Liverpool. Tottenham are also only a point behind Arsenal and Manchester City ahead of Sunday's clash at Manchester United. "By definition, we are aren't we? So, yes we are," Postecoglou claimed.