2015 was a year that was packed with sporting fixtures, from start to finish.

Whether rugby is your game and you were glued to the World Cup, or you were keeping an eye on the league and the Championship in the GAA, there was no shortage of matches, tournaments or controversy to pour over. 

They allowed for the best photographers out there to capture some of the finest images of crucial or touching moments as the year unfolded. 

Stephanie Roche's fantastic goal takes her to the Puskas Awards alongside the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Image: ©INPHO/Valeriano Di Domenico

 TJ Reid and Cillian Buckley of Kilkenny celebrate at the final whistle. Image: ©INPHO/Cathal Noonan

 Paul O'Connell and the Ireland squad "enjoy" a day off at Alton Towers. Image: ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan

Jamaica's Usain Bolt celebrates winning Gold in the Men's 100 metres during day two of the IAAF World Championships at the Beijing National Stadium. Image: Martin Rickett / PA Wire/Press Association Images

Usain Bolt meets the Irish rugby squad. Image: © Inpho/Dan Sheridan

Connacht's Finlay Bealham, Bundee Aki, Shane Delahunt, Ian Porter, John Muldoon, Denis Buckley and Aly Muldowney look on from the bench in the match against Enisei STM as they try to stay warm. Image:  ©INPHO/James Crombie

Dublin’s Bernard Brogan and Paul Flynn celebrate with the Sam Maguire. Image: ©INPHO/James Crombie

Luke Shaw screams in agony following a challenge with PSV Eindhoven's Hector Moreno, which left him with a broken leg. Image: John Walton / EMPICS Sport

President of UEFA Michel Platini grimaces during a press conference. Image: Michael Probst / AP/Press Association Images

Conor McGregor celebrates defeating Jose Aldo to win the UFC Featherweight Championship title at UFC 194, MGM Grand Garden Arena. Image: Ramsey Cardy / SPORTSFILE

The Cork camogie team celebrate with the O'Duffy Cup after the game. Image: ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne

From out of the fog in Zenica, Robbie Brady found the back of the net for Ireland. Image: ©INPHO/Donall Farmer

Wexford Youths celebrate winning a penalty shoot out in the FAI Continental Tyres Women’s Cup Final at the Aviva Stadium. Image: ©INPHO/Donall Farmer

Novak Djokovic cuts a frustrated figure as he loses the second set to Roger Federer in the Mens Singles Final at Wimbledon. Image: Mike Egerton / PA Wire/Press Association Images

The United States team celebrate winning the World Cup against Japan. Image: Vaughn Ridley / EMPICS Sport

USA's Zach Johnson kisses the Claret Jug after winning The Open Championship. Image: Danny Lawson / PA Wire/Press Association Images

Gareth Bale celebrates after the UEFA Euro 2016 Qualifying match at Cardiff City Stadium. Image: David Davies / PA Wire/Press Association Images

Japan, who lit up the World Cup with a win over South Africa, celebrate Karne Hesketh's try. Image: Gareth Fuller / PA Archive/PA Images

Shane Lowry pumps his fist after making a birdie putt on the 18th hole to win the Bridgestone Invitational golf tournament at Firestone Country Club. Image: Tony Dejak / AP/Press Association Images

New Zealand players perform the Haka in front of the Webb Ellis Cup as they celebrate winning the world cup. Image: David Davies / PA Archive/PA Images

A local Saint Rynagh's photographer dejected at the end of the Offaly Senior Hurling Championship Final in O'Connor Park, Tullamore. Image: ©INPHO/Donall Farmer

Ireland's Paul O'Connell waves goodbye to fans at the Avivia Stadium, with his son Paddy, after his final home game. Image: ©INPHO/James Crombie

Australia's Adam Ashley-Cooper scores his team's first try against Scotland at Twickenham. Image: Gareth Fuller / PA Wire/Press Association Images