http://www.rte.ie/sport Latest Irish and international news supplied by RTE.ie Copyright © RTÉ http://www.rte.ie/images/logo_rss_goog.gif http://www.rte.ie/sport Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:16:15 +0100 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:16:15 +0100 Sport News Hull have vowed to spoil Jose Mourinho's return party in his first match back as Chelsea manager. Thu, 20 Jun 2013 07:42:46 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/english/2013/0620/457650-meyler-hopes-to-ruin-mourinhos-return/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/english/2013/0620/457650-meyler-hopes-to-ruin-mourinhos-return/ Tahiti coach Eddy Etaeta said it would be "quite impossible" for his team to beat world champions Spain tonight but even if Spain scored 20 goals, he would be happy if Tahiti grabbed one. Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:16:15 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/international/2013/0620/457661-tahiti-coach-targets-a-goal-against-spain/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/international/2013/0620/457661-tahiti-coach-targets-a-goal-against-spain/ Newcastle owner Mike Ashley faces a big decision over whether or not to replace his trusted lieutenant as the fall-out from Joe Kinnear's arrival shows little sign of abating. Thu, 20 Jun 2013 07:53:05 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/english/2013/0620/457655-ashley-faces-call-over-kinnear/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/english/2013/0620/457655-ashley-faces-call-over-kinnear/ Italy booked their semi-final place as they snatched a barely-deserved 4-3 victory from a pulsating game in Recife to dump Japan out of the Confederations Cup. Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:01:35 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/international/2013/0620/457656-italy-win-thriller-with-japan/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/international/2013/0620/457656-italy-win-thriller-with-japan/ Neymar all but fired Brazil to the semi-finals of the Confederations Cup as they saw off the challenge of Mexico, 2-0. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:25:48 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/international/2013/0619/457612-brazil-mexico/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/international/2013/0619/457612-brazil-mexico/ Andy Carroll was this morning on the brink of joining West Ham permanently after passing a medical with the Barclays Premier League club. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:36:35 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/english/2013/0619/457448-caroll-completes-west-ham-medical/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/english/2013/0619/457448-caroll-completes-west-ham-medical/ Hearts will begin next season with a 15-point deduction after moving into administration. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:35:55 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/scottish/2013/0619/457567-hearts-are-docked-15-points/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/scottish/2013/0619/457567-hearts-are-docked-15-points/ Premier League champions Manchester United will start the 2013-14 season at League Cup winners Swansea. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:15:49 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/english-league/2013/0619/457452-premier-league-programme-revealed/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/english-league/2013/0619/457452-premier-league-programme-revealed/ The Airtricity League teams go on their mid-summer break but Rob Wright doesn't, here's his team of the week. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:06:59 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/irish/2013/0618/457389-team-of-the-week/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/irish/2013/0618/457389-team-of-the-week/ Republic of Ireland women's manager Sue Ronan was delighted to see her side pass a crucial test of character at Tallaght Stadium. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:30:10 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/international/2013/0619/457554-ronan/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/international/2013/0619/457554-ronan/ Tottenham have confirmed the appointment of former England assistant manager Franco Baldini as technical director at the Barclays Premier League club. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:19:31 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/english/2013/0619/457492-baldini-joins-tottenham-as-technical-director/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/english/2013/0619/457492-baldini-joins-tottenham-as-technical-director/ Derek Llambias has resigned from his post as managing director at Newcastle, the club announced this morning. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:20:40 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/english/2013/0619/457464-llambias-leaves-newcastle-post/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/english/2013/0619/457464-llambias-leaves-newcastle-post/ Celtic start their defence of the Scottish Premier League title at Parkhead against Ross County. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:27:18 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/scottish-league/2013/0619/457458-celtic-commence-campaign-against-ross-county/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/scottish-league/2013/0619/457458-celtic-commence-campaign-against-ross-county/ Andy Carroll will have a medical with West Ham tomorrow as he moves closer to a permanent move from Liverpool. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:27:59 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/english/2013/0618/457338-carroll-agrees-six-year-deal-with-west-ham/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/english/2013/0618/457338-carroll-agrees-six-year-deal-with-west-ham/ Captain Thiago Alcantara scored a first-half hat-trick to inspire Spain to a 4-2 win over Italy in the European Under-21 championship final today. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:08:18 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/international/2013/0618/457365-spain-retain-european-under-21-crown/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/international/2013/0618/457365-spain-retain-european-under-21-crown/ Damien Duff has revealed that in an effort to dissuade him from retiring, Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni wanted to speak to the winger's wife. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:52:06 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/international/2013/0618/457333-duff/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/international/2013/0618/457333-duff/ Alan Cawley criticises the mid-season break in the Airtricity League and looks at a thrilling title race so far. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:11:31 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/irish/2013/0618/457281-blog-mid-season-break-defies-logic/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/irish/2013/0618/457281-blog-mid-season-break-defies-logic/ Aston Villa have completed the signing of striker Nicklas Helenius from Aalborg. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:00:55 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/english/2013/0618/457323-villa-complete-signing-of-striker-helenius/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/english/2013/0618/457323-villa-complete-signing-of-striker-helenius/ Jason Byrne has revealed he could play for another season, especially if he gets within touching distance of all-time League of Ireland record holder Brendan Bradley's mark of 235. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:33:15 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/irish-soccer-league/2013/0618/457307-byrne-may-continue-for-another-year/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/irish-soccer-league/2013/0618/457307-byrne-may-continue-for-another-year/ Australia left it late to beat Iraq 1-0 and become the second country to qualify for the 2014 World Cup finals in front of 80,000 rain-soaked fans at Sydney's Olympic Stadium. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:41:58 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/worldcup/2013/0618/457302-australia-qualify-for-world-cup/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/worldcup/2013/0618/457302-australia-qualify-for-world-cup/