Raf Diallo

RTÉ Sport Journalist

Champions League recap: PSG 3-1 Aston Villa

Paris Saint-Germain fight back to beat Aston Villa 3-1 in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final, while Barcelona are in total control after thrashing Borussia Dortmund 4-0.

Soccer • 09 Apr 25

'I didn't want to leave, in the sense that I felt personally responsible for what happened'

Horgan relishing 'reset' as he rights wrongs at Dundalk

Daryl Horgan speaks to the RTÉ Soccer Podcast about deciding to stick with Dundalk post-relegation, Ciarán Kilduff's positive impact as manager and the "reset" that is helping the club navigate the early promotion race.

Soccer • 25 Mar 25

Robbie Brady and Finn Azaz celebrate with Evan Ferguson after the equaliser

Player Ratings: Brady best of bunch against Bulgaria

Here's how we rated the Boys in Green after maintaining their place in League B of the Nations League with another 2-1 victory over Bulgaria.

Soccer • 24 Mar 25

Sunday's Allianz Football League results and reports

The final day of the regular league for 2025 sees Kerry and Mayo advance to the Division 1 final while Tyrone join Derry in dropping down.

Football • 23 Mar 25

Finn Azaz, right, celebrates with Troy Parrott after they combined for the equaliser against Bulgaria on Thursday

Republic of Ireland v Bulgaria: All you need to know

Coverage details and build-up ahead of the Republic of Ireland's UEFA Nations League promotion/relegation play-off against Bulgaria on Sunday.

Soccer • 22 Mar 25

Saturday's Allianz Hurling League results and reports

Read how it all unfolded as Cork qualified to meet Tipperary in the Division 1A final, while Waterford secured their spot in the top tier for next Sunday.

Hurling • 22 Mar 25

Eddie Jordan brought Ireland to the pinnacle of F1 during a distinguished career as team boss of his eponymous outfit

Drive to Thrive: Eddie Jordan flew the flag for Ireland

When it comes to Irish involvement in Formula One, the late, great Eddie Jordan occupies a peerless place on the top step of the podium.

Motorsport • 20 Mar 25

Bulgaria captain Kiril Despodov in action against Northern Ireland and (inset) journalist Teodor Borisov

Divided and declining Bulgaria await Ireland

Football journalist and Tema Sport contributor Teodor Borisov speaks to RTÉ Sport's Raf Diallo about the problems in Bulgarian football and what the Republic of Ireland can expect to face in this week's UEFA Nations League play-off tie.

Soccer • 20 Mar 25

The 2025 grid featuring six rookies, two forty-somethings and 13 combined drivers titles

F1 gladiators gear up for a 'last days of Rome' season

Raf Diallo sets the scene for the new Formula One season with plenty of change in the final season before the 2026 regulation overall.

Motorsport • 13 Mar 25

A centre-back by trade, Jake O'Brien has nailed down the starting right back role at Everton in recent weeks

O'Brien's Everton ascent 'brilliant to see' - O'Shea

Republic of Ireland assistant manager John O'Shea has heaped praise on Jake O'Brien for the way in which the Everton defender has overcome an early sticky patch to establish himself in the Toffees' starting line-up.

Soccer • 11 Mar 25