Raf Diallo

RTÉ Sport Journalist

Jack Taylor, left, and Dara O'Shea of Republic of Ireland reacts after conceding a goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F qualifying match between Armenia and Republic of Ireland at Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium in Yerevan, Armenia.

Player Ratings: Day of Armenian acrimony for Ireland

Here's how we rated the Ireland players after the 2-1 defeat to Armenia which has left Ireland which just one point from a possible six in the World Cup qualification group.

Soccer • 11 Sep 25

Second placed Alexander Dunne of Ireland and Rodin Motorsport (17) in the Drivers Press Conference during the Round 10 Budapest Sprint race of the Formula 2 Championship at Hungaroring on August 02, 2025 in Budapest, Hungary.

Dunne set for second F1 practice run for McLaren

Alex Dunne will take part in a Formula One practice session for the second time this season for McLaren at this weekend's Italian Grand Prix at Monza.

Motorsport • 02 Sep 25

Dominik Szoboszlai of Hungary in action against Matt Doherty of Republic of Ireland during the international friendly match between Republic of Ireland and Hungary at Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

The opposition view: Stop Szoboszlai to halt Hungary?

Hungarian football journalist Bence Bocsak speaks to Raf Diallo about what the Republic of Ireland can expect from the Magyars and their talismanic captain in Saturday's opening World Cup qualifier.

Soccer • 03 Sep 25

KIRKBY, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 01: Alexander Isak signs for Liverpool FC at AXA Training Centre on September 01, 2025 in Kirkby, England. (Photo by Nikki Dyer - LFC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Transfer deadline day: Isak completes Liverpool switch

On transfer deadline day in the Premier League there was no end of big-money deals, drama and rumours, not least Alexander Isak's move to Liverpool.

Soccer • 01 Sep 25

Europa Cup play-off recap: Athlone 2-0 Crvena Zvezda

Athlone Town beat Crvena Zvezda 2-0 at the Sportpark Schreurserve in Enschede, Netherlands to keep their European hopes alive.

Soccer • 30 Aug 25

A general view inside the auditorium prior to the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Phase Draw at Grimaldi Forum on August 29, 2025 in Monaco, Monaco.

Conference League recap: Shels and Hoops discover fates

Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers have discovered who they will face in the league phase of the Conference League after the draw ceremony in Monaco.

Soccer • 29 Aug 25

Chris Forrester of St Patrick's Athletic celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the UEFA Conference League Second Qualifying Round first leg match between St Patrick's Athletic and Nomme Kalju FC at Richmond Park in Dublin.

Conference League second legs: All you need to know

Having won their first legs last week, St Patrick's Athletic and Shamrock Rovers are back in Conference League second qualifying round action on Thursday against Nomme Kalju and St Joseph's respectively.

Soccer • 31 Jul 25

Patrick McClean of Sligo Rovers celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Cork City and Sligo Rovers at Turner's Cross in Cork.

Friday's SSE Airtricity League results and reports

Sligo Rovers come from behind to beat bottom side Cork City, while Derry City and Bohemians draw and Waterford overcome Galway United on the road.

Soccer • 25 Jul 25

Alexander Dunne of Ireland and Rodin Motorsport (17) looks on during qualifying ahead of Round 9 Spa-Francorchamps of the Formula 2 Championship at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps on July 25, 2025 in Spa, Belgium.

Dunne dominates F2 qualifying to seize Spa pole

Alex Dunne dominated FIA Formua 2 qualifying at the iconic Spa-Francorchamps circuit to seize pole position for Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix by a significant margin.

Motorsport • 26 Jul 25

Spain's Aitana Bonmati after scoring against Germany in euro 2025 semi-final

Euro 2025 semi-final: Germany 0-1 Spain - recap

Spain will meet England in the Euro 2025 final after an extra time victory over Germany in Zurich.

Soccer • 23 Jul 25