Raf Diallo

RTÉ Sport Journalist

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

Aidan Walsh will be going to the Olympics for the second time

Walsh savouring Olympic second coming after tough times

Not too long ago, Tokyo 2020 bronze medalist Aidan Walsh wouldn't have anticipated getting a second shot at an Olympic Games. The Belfast boxer speaks to RTÉ Sport's Raf Diallo about overcoming challenges in time to feature in Paris.

Olympics • 07 Jul 24

All-Ireland SFC QF recap: Donegal 1-23 Louth 0-18

Donegal beat Louth 1-23 to 0-18 to set up an All-Ireland SFC semi-final against Galway.

Football • 30 Jun 24

Friday's SSE Airtricity League results and reports

In the penultimate round of fixtures before the mid-season break, Shelbourne edge Dundalk to remain two points clear at the top of the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division.

Soccer • 07 Jun 24

Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz will be tasked with bringing the attacking flair for the host nation

Euro 2024 Group A: Germany favourites in tricky pool

Group A will get the ball rolling for Euro 2024 when hosts Germany take on Scotland on Friday at the Allianz Arena in Munich, while in-form Hungary and a traditionally competitive Switzerland will all feel confident of having their say when it comes to which teams can book a knockout stage place.

Soccer • 12 Jun 24

Friday's SSE Airtricity League results and reports

SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division leaders beat reigning champions Shamrock Rovers 2-0 at Tallaght Stadium to extend their lead at the top of the table.

Soccer • 24 May 24

Ademola Lookman leaps into the arms of a member of the Atalanta backroom team after scoring the opening goal at the Aviva Stadium

Lookman leads Atalanta to Europa League glory in Dublin

Hat-trick hero Ademola Lookman ensured Italian side Atalanta ended a 61-year wait for a major trophy at the Dublin Arena by defeating unbeaten Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 in the Europa League final.

Soccer • 22 May 24