Johnny Watterson

Johnny Watterson

Johnny Watterson is a sports writer with The Irish Times.

Joe Schmidt puts family first once again in coaching career

The Wallabies head coach is set to leave the job to spend more time with family in New Zealand

Return of controversial coach to Jannik Sinner’s team raises some serious questions

The men’s world number one has rehired the fitness coach he dismissed last year after failing two doping tests

Leinster Rugby set to begin 2026 season in revamped RDS as project runs ahead of schedule

About 40% of the new Anglesea Stand has been built

For Eve McMahon, all seas lead to LA after announcing herself at 2024 Olympics

UCD student followed impressive Games debut with World Championships bronze to surge up rankings

Why we may not have seen the last of Kellie Harrington in the boxing ring

The double Olympic gold medallist has not officially retired and continues to train with the Irish boxing team

Seven years after her big breakthrough, Béibhinn Parsons feels like Rugby World Cup is just the start

Ireland winger keen to lay down a marker in Pool C opener against Japan

Can Ireland win the Rugby World Cup? ‘No reason why not,’ says Molly Scuffil-McCabe

Scrumhalf insists belief is strong among squad members ahead of opener versus Japan

Johnny Watterson: Don’t cast Emma Raducanu as the villain in crying-child debate

Tennis player was not taken seriously by umpire after drawing attention to the disturbance

From medical theatre to the rugby arena, Linda Djougang’s focus is on successful outcomes

Ireland travel to Rugby World Cup with confidence after shedding underdog tag, says team veteran

Boost for Ireland as Wafer makes Women’s Rugby World Cup squad

The Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 begins on Friday, August 22nd in England

Ireland taking all the positives out of Dutch defeat for crucial French clash

Conceding just two goals in their opening game could stand to them later in the tournament but they must beat France on Monday

Ireland targeting best ever Women’s EuroHockey finish

With Ireland getting the Women’s EuroHockey Championship under way on Saturday against the Netherlands, captain Sarah Hawkshaw discusses the team’s evolution and how far they could go

Conor McGregor’s megaphone is no guarantee of electoral success

The MMA fighter’s past in the Octagon and his 10.6 million followers on X may give him an advantage − but caveat emptor

Ireland kicking coach Gareth Steenson keeps focus on Women’s World Cup role

Former outhalf non-committal when asked about his role and that of Johnny Sexton following the tournament in England

Wealth of GAA skills in team will stand Ireland in good stead at women’s Rugby World Cup

Assistant coach Gareth Steenson says team has evolved ahead of clash with Canada

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