Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Burke: Beggan is the number one player in the new game

Rory Beggan is the most valuable player in Gaelic football, according to Roscommon manager Davy Burke.

Rory Beggan often joins in the Monaghan attack under the current rules

Beggan believes new rules can better 'boring' football

Monaghan goalkeeper Rory Beggan is excited for the potential impact that proposed new rules for Gaelic football could have on a sport he thinks is often "boring" to watch.

Football • 16 Oct 24

Rory Beggan had been in a mini camp with Carolina Panthers

Panthers opt against offering Beggan NFL deal

The Carolina Panthers have opted against offering Rory Beggan a contract after the Monaghan goalkeeper's try out with the NFL side this week.

Football • 11 May 24

Rory Beggan will have a chance to impress the Carolina Panthers

Beggan and Jackson secure tryouts with NFL franchises

Gaelic footballers Rory Beggan and Mark Jackson have both secured tryouts with NFL franchises this weekend.

Football • 10 May 24

Rory Beggan has been in the United States trying out for the NFL

GAA teams: Beggan in Monaghan squad for Cavan tie

Rory Beggan has been included in the Monaghan squad for the Ulster SFC first round tie with Cavan in Clones on Sunday.

Football • 05 Apr 24

Clockwise from top left: Raymond Galligan, Rory Beggan, Darren McDonnell and Gary O'Rourke

Changing of goalkeeping guard as Ulster foes collide

A Monaghan v Cavan fixture without Raymond Galligan and Rory Beggan at opposite ends of the pitch may take getting used to, but others are ready to fill the void.

Football • 07 Apr 24

Monaghan goalkeeper Rory Beggan is among the trio from Gaelic football involved

Irish kicking quartet aim to impress NFL pro day scouts

Four Irish athletes, including three leading GAA players, will today take to the field for further trials in front of NFL scouts.

US Sport • 20 Mar 24

Mark Jackson, Charlie Smyth and Rory Beggan impressed on Sunday

NFL contracts anticipated for couple of Irish kickers

A couple of the Irish kickers who exhibited their skills in Indianapolis on Sunday have put themselves in line for contract offers from teams in the NFL, according to ex-Connacht rugby player Tadhg Leader, founder of the Leader Kicking initiative.

US Sport • 05 Mar 24

Rory Beggan was in a group with Down's Charlie Smyth

Irish trio impress at NFL combine

Irish kickers caught the eye in front of watching NFL scouts as they competed in the NFL international combine in Indianapolis on Sunday.

Football • 04 Mar 24

Rory Beggan is confirmed as part of NFL trial program

Beggan and Jackson confirmed in NFL Pathway programme

Rory Beggan and Mark Jackson are among the four Irish athletes who will participate in NFL trials in February.

US Sport • 19 Jan 24

Brendan Boylan of Scotstown celebrates after his side's victory

Beggan free sends Scotstown into semis as Kilcoo exit

A sea of blue swamped Páirc Esler on Sunday evening when a Rory Beggan free from outside the '45 sent Scotstown into the Ulster Championship semi-finals at the expense of Down Champions Kilcoo.

Football • 12 Nov 23

Rory Beggan gets down to his right to save the first penalty from Callum Cumiskey

'It's pot luck really': Beggan on twice guessing right

Monaghan goalkeeper Rory Beggan was just glad his big hand got across to deny Armagh half-back Callum Cumiskey twice in the dramatic shootout that went the way of Vinny Corey's side in Saturday's All-Ireland SFC quarter-final at Croke Park.

Football • 02 Jul 23

Monaghan keeper Rory Beggan can be found at both ends of the GAA pitch

Beggan & Co creating culture of the walkabout keeper

From Rory Beggan kicking a point from play to Rob Hennelly saving a penalty and kicking the equalising free, the opening weekend of the Allianz League gave more examples of the evolving role of the Gaelic football goalkeeper.

GAA • 31 Jan 22

Fermanagh's Daragh McGurn breaks through the challenge of Conor McCarthy

Monaghan too strong in Clones, Tipp edge past Limerick

A full round-up of today's Dr McKenna Cup and McGrath Cup action.

Football • 09 Jan 22

Armagh make the short trip to Pairc Elser on Sunday

Armagh captain defends McGeeney and takes blame

Armagh captain Rory Grugan has defended manager Kieran McGeeney and feels the reason the county is under-achieving is down to the players.

GAA • 16 May 19

Beggan: 'I don't feel kickouts have to go 45 yards'

Monaghan goalkeeper Rory Beggan believes the kickout rules in Gaelic football should be left alone.

GAA • 24 Oct 18

The Farney County keeper is an accurate kicker

Rory Beggan leading Monaghan from the back

The big goalkeeper from Scotstown has been one of the stories of the Championship so far with a string of classy performances.

GAA • 10 Aug 18

Rory Beggan struck four points from placed balls in Monaghan's win over Tyrone in Omagh yesterday

Spillane: Beggan is the best goalkeeper in the country

Sunday Game panelist Pat Spillane believes that Rory Beggan is now the best goalkeeper in Gaelic football.

GAA • 21 May 18

Stephen Cluxton (r) has changed goalkeeping for David Clarke and everyone else

All-Ireland restarts - intercounty 'keepers' opinions

One of the many intriguing sub-plots to the All-Ireland final is the restart strategies employed by both sides. Declan Whooley spoke to five leading goalkeepers to uncover more.

GAA • 14 Sep 17

Rory Beggan