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Pump the brakes: motorcyclist's early celebration ends in defeat 0:52 Pump the brakes: motorcyclist's early celebration ends in defeat
  • Other Sports
  • December 24, 2020, 09:40

Brazilian motorcyclist André Verissimo was left red faced after he prematurely celebrated a race win only to be overtaken on the line. Despite the embarrassing loss Verissimo finished the season as Superbike Evolution champion. Video: Reuters

Katie Taylor is The Irish Times/Sport Ireland Sportswoman of the Year for 2020 3:38 Katie Taylor is The Irish Times/Sport Ireland Sportswoman of the Year for 2020
  • Sport
  • December 21, 2020, 09:33

Katie Taylor won the Irish Times/ Sport Ireland Sportswoman of the Year for an utterly unique fifth time this year.

Andy Farrell looking forward to the 'great challenge' the RWC presents 2:18 Andy Farrell looking forward to the 'great challenge' the RWC presents
  • Rugby World Cup
  • December 14, 2020, 15:20

Ireland have drawn the reigning champions South Africa and Scotland in the pool stages of the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Video: VOTN

Rugby and dementia: 'I've had over 100,000 subconcussions' 3:41 Rugby and dementia: 'I've had over 100,000 subconcussions'
  • Rugby
  • December 12, 2020, 15:12

Former rugby internationals Steve Thompson (42) and Alix Popham (41) share their stories of being diagnosed with early-onset dementia as a result of repeated blows to the head during their playing careers. Video: David Dunne

Johnny Sexton on Ireland's 31-16 victory over Scotland 3:32 Johnny Sexton on Ireland's 31-16 victory over Scotland
  • Rugby
  • December 5, 2020, 20:26

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton praises "incredible" Caelan Doris after number eight’s show against Scotland.

Herring believes Ireland's scrum is moving in the right direction 1:39 Herring believes Ireland's scrum is moving in the right direction
  • International
  • December 4, 2020, 12:07

Ireland and Ulster hooker Rob Herring has said that he believes Ireland's scrum is ready to face Scotland having been put to the test by a heavyweight Georgian pack. Video: VOTN

Andy Farrell: 'Johnny coming back is a big boost' 0:43 Andy Farrell: 'Johnny coming back is a big boost'
  • Sport
  • December 3, 2020, 19:35

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says that Johnny Sexton has recovered from a hamstring injury, as he names his strongest possible team to face Scotland at the Aviva Stadium. Video: VOTN

Sexton: 'Have we gone backwards? Not when you compare it to 2019' 3:06 Sexton: 'Have we gone backwards? Not when you compare it to 2019'
  • International
  • December 1, 2020, 14:54

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton speaks to the media ahead of Ireland's final Autumn Nations Cup clash with Scotland. Video: VOTN

Andy Farrell: 'That's not good enough from us' 3:18 Andy Farrell: 'That's not good enough from us'
  • Rugby
  • November 29, 2020, 19:58

Ireland only scored three points in the second half against Georgia in a performance that head coach Andy Farrell said "just wasn't good enough". Video: VOTN

Mara and Dona: Argentine twins a living tribute to soccer great 0:50 Mara and Dona: Argentine twins a living tribute to soccer great
  • Soccer
  • November 28, 2020, 10:53

In Buenos Aires, the spirit of Diego Maradona has a living tribute: twin nine-year-old girls, Mara and Dona, named after the soccer legend who died this week. Video: Reuters

Farrell defends Lowe and Byrne following Horgan criticism 2:53 Farrell defends Lowe and Byrne following Horgan criticism
  • International
  • November 26, 2020, 15:54

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell defended Ross Byrne and James Lowe following criticism from Shane Horgan and Chris Ashton, saying the experience the Leinster duo received in the 18-7 defeat to England was "priceless." Video: VOTN

'Diego was rebellion': Argentina mourns Maradona 1:39 'Diego was rebellion': Argentina mourns Maradona
  • Soccer
  • November 26, 2020, 13:48

Large crowds have gathered in Buenos Aires to pay their respects to late football great Diego Maradona, who will lie in state at the Argentinian presidential palace as part of three days of national mourning. Video: David Dunne

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