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Last year
2025
Rising Son
Charlie Smyth's NFL ascent is one of the best Irish sports stories of 2025, or any year
The former Down goalkeeper has endeared himself to New Orleans players, coaches and supporters alike with a series of outstanding displays.
Interview
'Our whole relationship is not based around sport': When The 42 met Kate O'Connor and Georgie Kelly
Irish multi-event athlete and footballer Zoom in for a fascinating end-of-year catch up.
glove and marriage
Katie Taylor closed the loop, tied the knot, and completed the game
Only a mega-money fight is likely to lure Taylor back into the ring in 2026 – just don’t let it be against Ronda Rousey.
Five-Star
'It's a moment I'd like back': Charlie Smyth confident there's more to come after record-equalling night
Smyth was responsible for 17 points in the New Orleans Saints’ 29-6 win over the New York Jets.
stepping up
Smyth ties record with five field goals in Saints win, Chargers and Bills edge closer to playoffs
slow up if you love the darts
Joe Cullen accuses Mensur Suljovic of ‘cheating’ during their second-round clash
World Darts Championship
Former world champion Michael Smith crashes out on day of shocks at the darts
Glory Rory
Rory McIlroy wins RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year award
Teenage swimmer John Shortt, Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley, and All-Ireland football champions Kerry among the winners at the RTÉ Sport Awards.
Showjumping
Cian O’Connor and Pegasus lose GP victory after horse's positive test for controlled substance
Shambles
'Fans didn’t pay to see this crap': Joshua labours to win over Paul in embarrassing spectacle
the votes are in
Katie Taylor voted Ireland's most admired athlete for remarkable ninth year in a row
Troy Parrott’s 95th-minute winner against Hungary has been voted as the nation’s Most Memorable Sporting Moment of the year.
