Howe confident Newcastle can deal with Pope injury
Eddie Howe has backed Martin Dubravka to plug the sizeable gap left by Nick Pope as Newcastle's first-choice goalkeeper faces up to four months on the sidelines.
Sport Sport News
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Frustrating Connacht, Leinster's rematch & Champions Cup preview
Neil Treacy is joined by JP Cooney and Johne Murphy on this week's podcast as we hit all of the big news in Irish rugby.
Wiffen twins lead the Irish charge in Romania
Twins Daniel and Nathan Wiffen eased into the men's 1500m freestyle final at the European Short Course Championships on a day of success for Irish swimmers in Romania.
Rugby and GAA facilities secure majority of new state funding
A number of sports clubs and organisations have received additional funding for the construction of large scale projects, including the homes of Connacht and Leinster Rugby as well as three GAA counties.
Hollie Davidson to become first female assistant referee at men's Six Nations
Scotland's Hollie Davidson will make history later this season when she becomes the first female official to be an assistant referee in a men’s Six Nations match.
Messi named Time's Athlete of the Year for 2023
Argentina captain Lionel Messi has been named Time magazine's Athlete of the Year for 2023 after winning the Ballon d'Or for a record-extending eighth time and elevating the profile of the sport in the US with his move to Inter Miami.
All Blacks to keep selection ban for overseas players
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson will not be able to pick overseas-based players in his squad any time soon, with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) seeing no need to alter its selection ban.
New Munster captain to named in 'next couple of weeks'
Mike Prendergast expects Munster to name Peter O'Mahony's successor over the "next couple of weeks".