Raf Diallo

RTÉ Sport Journalist

Paris 2024: Ireland find the right notes in French din

If the opening salvo of the Rugby Sevens was anything to go by, Paris 2024 promises to be a brilliantly raucous affair.

Paris 2024 • 25 Jul 24

Danielle Hill has enjoyed a return to form in the build up to Paris after consulting with sports psychologist Jessie Barr

Hill aims to enjoy Paris after 'rough couple of years'

By Danielle Hill's own admission, opening up is not her "forte" but it's been the most impactful preparatory tool that has got her going into Paris 2024 with a positive mindset.

Olympics • 23 Jul 24

'You're going to see a new Daniel Wiffen in Paris'

Two World Championship golds in the bag and yet Daniel Wiffen has felt the need to reinvent himself in time for the upcoming Olympics.

Olympics • 20 Jul 24

Champions League recap: Shamrock Rovers 2-1 Vikingur

Ten-man Shamrock Rovers beat Vikingur 2-1 in their Champions League first qualifying round second leg at Tallaght Stadium, with Johnny Kenny's goals and a last-gasp penalty miss from the Icelandic champions crucial in sealing a 2-1 aggregate victory.

Soccer • 16 Jul 24

$The fracas immediately broke out following the match at Oriel Park$

Three arrests made after Louth derby post-match clashes

Three people were arrested after an altercation amongst fans following Friday night's match between Dundalk and Drogheda United at Oriel Park.

Soccer • 13 Jul 24

Jóhann Ingi Hafþórsson (inset) joined RTÉ Sport to outline the new Ireland manager's background, personality and coaching style

The Icelandic insight into new Ireland boss Halgrimsson

Icelandic sports journalist Jóhann Ingi Hafþórsson of daily newspaper Morgunblaðið joins RTÉ Sport's Raf Diallo to share an insight into the new Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson.

Soccer • 13 Jul 24

Bundee Aki of Ireland makes a break during the 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match

South Africa v Ireland: All you need to know

Ireland face the Springboks in their first test at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria. Here's all you need to know ahead of kick-off.

Rugby • 05 Jul 24

Euro 2024 recap: Portugal 0-0 France AET (3-5 pens)

France beat Portugal on penalties after a 0-0 draw in Hamburg to advance to a Euro 2024 semi-final against Spain.

Euro 2024 • 05 Jul 24

Jennifer Lehane may be relatively new to boxing but she has plenty of sporting experience prior to that

Latecomer Lehane using 'trampoline effect' into Paris

Jennifer Lehane may be a relative latecomer to boxing but the Meath fighter has already achieved her dream of going to an Olympics as she tells RTÉ Sport's Raf Diallo as the Paris 2024 Games loom.

Boxing • 06 Jul 24

Contrasting emotions for Offaly and Michael Duignan; After the Leinster final and after the All-Ireland win 70 days later

When Offaly got off the canvas to hit back at the Cats

As Limerick aim to avenge a Munster round-robin defeat to Cork in Sunday's All-Ireland SHC semi-final, Michael Duignan recalls when his Offaly team lost to Kilkenny in the 1998 Leinster final before meeting the Cats again in the All-Ireland decider later that year.

Hurling • 04 Jul 24