Peter Branigan

RTÉ Sport journalist

10 November 2024; Adam Foley of Drogheda United, centre, and teammates celebrate with the FAI Cup after the Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup Final match between Drogheda United and Derry City at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

FAI Cup final preview: Rovers looking to secure legacy

The biggest day in the domestic soccer calendar has arrived and it's the dominant club of the era, Shamrock Rovers, taking on big outsiders Cork City.

Soccer • 09 Nov 25

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - MARCH 03: Rafael van der Vaart draws out Republic of Ireland during the UEFA Nations League Draw at Beur van Berlage on March 03, 2020 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Lukas Schulze - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)

Republic of Ireland to learn World Cup qualifying fate

After last week's impressive play-off victory over Belgium, Ireland will learn their 2027 World Cup qualifying fate tomorrow.

Soccer • 04 Nov 25

BRENTWOOD, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: Aaron Hill of Ireland reacts in the Quarterfinal match against Jak Jones of Wales on day 9 of 2025 BetVictor English Open at the Brentwood Leisure Centre on September 19, 2025 in Brentwood, England. (Photo by Tai Chengzh

Impressive Hill finds form to advance in Belfast

Aaron Hill was close to top form as he booked his place in the last 32 of the Northern Ireland Open this afternoon with a 4-1 win over Lei Peifan at the Waterfront Hall in Belfast.

Snooker • 20 Oct 25

TIANJIN, CHINA - NOVEMBER 10: Jordan Brown of Northern Ireland reacts in the Semi-final match against Tom Ford of England on Day 6 of the 2023 International Championship at the Tianjin People's Stadium on November 10, 2023 in Tianjin, China. (Photo by VCG

Brown roars past world champion Zhao in Belfast

Jordan Brown gave the home crowd the perfect opening Sunday afternoon at the Northern Ireland Open as he whitewashed world champion Zhao Xintong.

Snooker • 19 Oct 25

Kyren Wilson will be aiming to defend his Northern Ireland Open crown

Wilson hoping Belfast return can kickstart season

Kyren Wilson will be looking to defend his Northern Ireland Open title this week but he has been telling RTÉ Sport why he's in a very different place to this time last year.

Snooker • 18 Oct 25

29 August 2025; Kerry FC players observe a moment of applause in memory of the late Ollie Horgan before the SSE Airtricity Men's First Division match between Dundalk and Kerry FC at Oriel Park in Dundalk, Louth. Photo by Gerry Scully/Sportsfile

FAI Cup preview: Kerry looking to cause ultimate shock

The weekend's second Sports Direct FAI Cup semi-final takes place today and it's another Dublin v Munster battle, as Shamrock Rovers host Kerry FC at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 05 Oct 25

Aaron Hill is now two wins away from a first ranking event final

Hill's English Open run continues as he beats Lisowski

Aaron Hill has matched the best result of his professional career after beating Jack Lisowski 4-1 to reach the quarter-finals of the English Open.

Snooker • 18 Sep 25

Hill downs Maguire to progress at English Open

It was a good day for the Irish at the English Open as both Aaron Hill and Mark Allen booked their spots in the last 32 in Brentwood.

Snooker • 16 Sep 25

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 14: Erling Haaland of Manchester City after scoring the second goal for his team during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Manchester, England.

Premier League recap: Man City 3-0 Man United

Manchester City are looking to avoid three Premier League defeats in a row, while United have one more point than their neighbours ahead of kick off - follow the action here.

Soccer • 14 Sep 25

Aaron Hill will be heading to Belfast next month

Hill books Belfast spot as Quinn and Crowley miss out

Aaron Hill has booked his place at the Northern Ireland Open after seeing off Gao Yang 4-1 in his qualifier in Leicester, but there was disappointment for both Fergal Quinn and Leone Crowley.

Snooker • 08 Sep 25