Johnny Watterson

Johnny Watterson

Johnny Watterson is a sports writer with The Irish Times.

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

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

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

Dan Sheehan won’t lose sleep over ban as it rules him out of games he was unlikely to play in

Inclusion of friendly in suspension list calls into question the purpose of such sanctions

Open Diary: The smiling face of Jim Allister reminds us how prudent it would have been to follow Google Maps

The crowds thronged Royal Portrush on the north Antrim coast all week as the game’s top players rose to the occasion

Scheffler basks in Open glory but McIlroy thrills Portrush fans

For local hero to succeed, the world number one would have had to be among biggest final-day championship implosions

Hojgaard twins graduate from keen sibling rivalry to contesting at The Open

Rasmus and Nicolai Hojgaard are both in contention to earn Denmark a first Major Championship win

Open Championship: Rory McIlroy knows that hanging in just won’t cut it over the weekend

The Grand Slam winner showed flashes of brilliance during a second-round 69 at Royal Portrush

Open Championship: Calamity Corner shows its teeth at windswept Royal Portrush

The par-3 16th hole can show its teeth – especially when the wind blows

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