German duo miss out on clash with Kazakhstan
Bayern Munich striker Mario Gomez and Schalke defender Benedikt Howedes have both pulled out of the Germany squad for tonight's World Cup qualifier against Kazakhstan.
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As it happened: Ireland v Austria
The Republic of Ireland were crushed by an injury time Austrian equaliser at a snowy Aviva Stadium. See how it all unfolded here.
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Germany ease to victory over Kazakhstan
Germany took another step towards next year's World Cup thanks to their Borussia Dortmund connection in a 4-1 win over Kazakhstan.
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Germany and Austria both collect three points
Ireland's World Cup 2014 European Group C qualifying opponents Germany and Austria both collected three points on Friday night.
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Barnes and O'Neill out of Czech Grand Prix
Ireland's Paddy Barnes and Darren O'Neill have exited the Usti nad Labem Grand Prix at the quarter-final stage to Kazakhstan's Iiyas Sulimenov and Adilbek Niyazymbetov respectively.
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First all-Irish clash in World Series of Boxing
St Michael's Athy team-mates David Oliver Joyce and Eric Donovan will clash in the first ever all-Irish World Series of Boxing fight when the German Eagles host Kazakhstan in Hannover on 12 January.
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UCI probe race fix allegations against Vinokourov
The UCI is to open an investigation into allegations that Olympic champion Alexandre Vinokourov of Kazakhstan bribed Russian Alexandre Kolobnev to win the 2010 Liege-Bastogne-Liege race.
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Kazakhstan thwart Austria in Astana
Austria had the bulk of the play but failed to find the target during a disappointing 0-0 draw against Kazakhstan in their World Cup qualifier at Astana Arena.
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Six Irish boxers drafted for World Series teams
Six Irish boxers were drafted by the USA, Astana Arlans (Kazakhstan) and Mexico Guerreros at Sunday's World Series of Boxing (WSB) international draft in Lausanne, Switzerland.
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World Cup qualifier round-up
Sweden made a winning start to their World Cup qualifying campaign against Kazakhstan, while Germany recorded a somewhat fortuitous victory against Austria in Group C on a busy night of international action.
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Trapattoni hits back at Kerr criticism
Giovanni Trapattoni has hit back at Brian Kerr after the former Republic of Ireland manager launched a scathing attack on the Italian following their fortunate 2-1 win Kazakhstan.
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Keane expects big response from Ireland
Robbie Keane insists the Republic of Ireland can bounce back from their poor showing in Kazakhstan last night by beating Germany in their next World Cup qualifier.
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James McClean apologises for Twitter outburst
Republic of Ireland winger James McClean has apologised for his foul-mouthed tweet following last night's World Cup qualifier against Kazakhstan, admitting it was "stupid" and "disrespectful".
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Eoin Hand/Johnny McDonnell
Eoin Hand and Johnny McDonnell analyse Ireland's victory over Kazakhstan
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Trapattoni wary of Kazakhstan threat
Giovanni Trapattoni insists the Republic of Ireland must not underestimate Kazakhstan as they look to consign their Euro 2012 campaign to history with a win in Astana.
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Preview: Ireland v Kazakhstan
Brian Kerr and Jonathan Wilson looks ahead to Ireland's opening World Cup qualifier against Kazakhstan
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Kaz 1-2 Ire: Reaction
John Giles, Richie Sadlier and Liam Brady give their verdict on Ireland's fortunate 2-1 win over Kazakhstan
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As It Happened: Kazakhstan 1-2 Ireland
Somehow, the Republic of Ireland scrambled a victory on their trip to Kazakhstan, and nobody is still quite sure how it happened!
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McClean vents frustration on Twitter
James McClean vented his frustration after Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni left him on the bench to watch his team-mates struggle to a 2-1 win over Kazakhstan on Friday evening.
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Ireland stumble to win in Kazakhstan
Kevin Doyle fired home an unlikely winner as the Republic of Ireland laboured to a 2-1 win over Kazakhstan in their opening World Cup qualifier clash in Astana.