Peter Branigan

RTÉ Sport journalist

Limerick are on the road to face Wexford

Allianz Hurling League Round 1: All you need to know

The opening round of the Allianz Hurling League takes place this weekend, with All-Ireland champions Limerick on the road to face Wexford, while Cork and Clare will open the action in Division 1.

GAA • 07 Feb 22

Kerins comes from Cork goalkeeping royalty

Kerins hoping patience will pay off for St Finbarr's

John Kerins is hoping that his St Finbarr's side can take things to the next level when they face Kilcoo in the All-Ireland semi-final this weekend.

GAA • 27 Jan 22

Crokes are set to face Roscommon's Padraig Pearses

'Elder statesman' Dias still dreaming of Crokes glory

Craig Dias tells RTÉ Sport that he's enjoying his new position in the Kilmacud Crokes team ahead of their AIB All-Ireland club football semi-final this weekend.

GAA • 28 Jan 22

David Murray's Pearses are braced for battle with Kilmacud Crokes.

Pearses trying to write their own All-Ireland chapter

David Murray says Padraig Peases can follow some of the lessons that other clubs have taught them when taking on Kilmacud Crokes in the AIB All-Ireland semi-final this weekend.

GAA • 27 Jan 22

'My personal preference is for the green proposal'

Munster chair favours summer provincial championships

New Munster GAA chairperson Ger Ryan says he favours the idea of retaining the current order in which the Allianz Leagues and the provincial championships are played for the 2023 season.

GAA • 17 Jan 22

Jacob Ramsey (L) vies with Chelsea's midfielder Mason Mount

Premier League: St Stephen's Day recap

Title contenders Chelsea travel to Villa Park for the late kick-off, where the hosts will be without manager Steven Gerrard due to Covid-19.

Soccer • 26 Dec 21

Shamrock Rovers will have plenty of local rivals for the title in 2022

The Dublin Question - an issue for the LOI?

The 2022 Premier Division will contain five clubs from Dublin, with none from the other cities or the midlands combined. Peter Branigan asks whether this should be of concern to the FAI.

Soccer • 30 Dec 21

Maguire shot up 144 places in the world rankings in 2021

Maguire looking to build on the best year of her career

Leona Maguire has achieved plenty in 2021 as she soared up the world rankings, and helped Europe win the Solheim Cup, but the Cavan native has plans for more next year.

Golf • 03 Dec 21

Tyreik Wright of Republic of Ireland in action against Carl Gustavsson of Sweden

Under-21 European qualifier recap: Ireland 1-0 Sweden

Relive the action as The Republic of Ireland secure a crucial victory against Sweden to get their under-21 European Championship qualifying campaign back on track.

Soccer • 16 Nov 21

Jonathan Sexton's 99 steps to the brink of history

As Johnny Sexton prepares to become the seventh player to earn his 100th cap for Ireland, we look back on an international career that began 12 years ago this month in Donnybrook.

Rugby • 05 Nov 21