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Rio 2016

# rio-2016 - Wednesday 24 April, 2013

From The Score Rio 2016

Rory McIlroy to be told to represent Ireland at Olympics by golf bosses

The Northern Ireland man won’t have to make the decision himself, according to the head of the Royal and Ancient.

# rio-2016 - Monday 1 April, 2013

From The Score Rio 2016 This post contains videos

Form Guide: Usain Bolt starts his season with a 150m win at the Copa, Copacabana

The fastest man on the planet finished the Rio race in 14.42 seconds.

# rio-2016 - Thursday 28 March, 2013

From The Score Rio 2016

His name is Usain and he likes racin’… on Copacabana beach

Sprinter will attempt to break his own record over the unusual distance.

# rio-2016 - Saturday 2 March, 2013

From The Score Medal Hopes

‘I wanted to be that person, standing in the ring’ – Aileen Reid on inspirational Katie Taylor

The Northern Irish triathlete has her sights firmly set on medal glory at Rio 2016.

# rio-2016 - Thursday 28 February, 2013

From The Score Road To Rio

Anxious wait for Reid and Noble as Triathlon funding cuts considered

Despite qualifying two athletes for London 2012, the Sports Council of Ireland may reduce backing for the sporting hopefuls.

# rio-2016 - Saturday 16 February, 2013

From The Score New Year

Rheinisch not looking too far into the future

Three-time Olympian Eoin Rheinisch plans to compete again this year but hasn’t made any decisions on whether he’ll still be around for Rio 2016.

# rio-2016 - Tuesday 22 January, 2013

From The Score Talent Search

Fancy an Olympic trip to Rio in 2016? If so, get your rugby boots

‘Her name is Rio and she dances on the sand’

# rio-2016 - Thursday 3 January, 2013

From The Score Undecided

‘If I could play for Northern Ireland I would’ – McIlroy ponders opting out of Olympics

The County Down golfer has revealed that he may give the Rio Games a miss altogether in a BBC documentary which will air tonight.

# rio-2016 - Wednesday 21 November, 2012

From The Score Appointment

Smith confirmed as new coach of Women’s Irish Hockey team

He previously served for six years as Assistant Coach of the New Zealand Men’s team.

# rio-2016 - Tuesday 20 November, 2012

From The Score On Track

Cycling: Team GB cycling boss Brailsford eyes Rio 2016

The cycling chief reckons he can balance his roles with the Olympic outfit and the pros at Team Sky.

# rio-2016 - Sunday 21 October, 2012

From The Score Decision 2016

54% want Rory McIlroy to declare for Ireland

A new poll has shown the majority of Irish people want the world’s best golfer to choose Ireland at the 2016 Olympic Games.

# rio-2016 - Friday 19 October, 2012

From The Score Rio 2016

Joy as ‘iconic’ Taylor commits to Olympic defence

The Irish Sports Council are “delighted” that Katie Taylor has agreed to remain as an amateur in the hope of further Olympic glory at Rio 2016.

# rio-2016 - Thursday 18 October, 2012

From The Score Rio 2016

Rio, here we come! Katie Taylor confirms that she will stay amateur

Katie Taylor hopes to defend her Olympic gold medal in Rio after confirming this morning that she will not turn professional.

# rio-2016 - Tuesday 9 October, 2012

From The Score Rio 2016

McIlroy can carry Irish flag if he declares for us – Olympic Council

OCI president Pat Hickey has tried to tip Rory McIlroy’s allegiance in Ireland’s favour ahead of the 2016 Olympics.

# rio-2016 - Monday 10 September, 2012

From The Score Rio 2016

Rory McIlroy: ‘I’ve always felt more British than Irish’

The newly-crowned BMW Championship winner will have to nail his colours to the mast ahead of golf’s debut at the Rio Olympics.

# rio-2016 - Thursday 23 August, 2012

From The Score Rio 2016

Mixing it up: Bolt keen to compete in long jump

The 100m Olympic gold medallist says he is considering trying new events in four years’ time

# rio-2016 - Wednesday 22 August, 2012

From The Score Clear Out

Rio 2016: Favela dwellers face eviction as Olympic highway is planned

“Our government wants to act like Robin Hood, but the other way around,” says one resident, “take from the poor to give to the rich.”

# rio-2016 - Tuesday 14 August, 2012

From The Score Wow!

The Morning Score: Tuesday

The returning heroes are sleeping off their Olympic efforts but another storm of sport looms.

# rio-2016 - Friday 10 August, 2012

From The Score Rio 2016

Tainted legacy? Olympic organisers defend use of Havelange Stadium

João Havelange is the former FIFA president now at the heart of a bribery scandal.

# rio-2016 - Monday 6 August, 2012

From The Score Homeward Bound

Sailing wrap: Seaton and McGovern bow out as Murphy comes so close

The 49er duo needed a top ten finish in their final race to make the medal race but were unsuccessful.

From The Score Close Call

Annalise Murphy: I’ll work so hard and hopefully be ready to win at Rio 2016

The Laser Radial competitor fought back the tears after she finished just outside of the Olympic medals.

# rio-2016 - Thursday 10 May, 2012

From The Score Party Time

Twickenham plays host to London Sevens and 100,000 rugby supporters

16 of the world’s best sides will compete for the main prize this weekend but there is still no sign of Ireland.

# rio-2016 - Sunday 1 April, 2012

From The Score Seventh Heaven

Olympic success predicted for new Ireland Women’s Sevens team

New Irish coach appointed as IRFU and OCI dream of medals at Rio 2016

# rio-2016 - Saturday 26 November, 2011

Paralympic silver medallist regains use of her legs

In a miraculous turn of events, Monique Van der Vorst began to feel tingling in her feet after another cyclist crashed into her. She can now walk, cycle and has been signed to a professional team.