David Wilson

RTÉ Sport reporter

Ferguson unfazed as Ireland travel to Israel

There were few who would have predicted Evan Ferguson and Aaron Connolly to start up front alongside each other during the course of the under-21 European Championship qualifying campaign.

Soccer • 25 Sep 22

Aaron Connolly came close to scoring on his under-21 return

Connolly 'couldn't say yes quick enough'

The recalled Aaron Connolly couldn't say yes quick enough when Republic of Ireland under-21 manager Jim Crawford rang to get him on board for the crucial play-off matches with Israel.

Soccer • 23 Sep 22

Evan Ferguson celebrates with Conor Coventry

Connolly shines as Israel hold out for a draw

The Republic of Ireland under-21s will perhaps rue what could have been after drawing the first leg of their UEFA European Championship play-off 1-1 at home to Israel.

Soccer • 23 Sep 22

Will Smallbone will be key to any Ireland success

History beckons for the Republic of Ireland Under-21s

The Republic of Ireland Under-21 side will kick off a bumper weekend of international football when they play host to Israel Under-21s in Tallaght Stadium on Friday night, kick-off at 7pm.

Soccer • 23 Sep 22

Coventry a 'West Ham boy' aiming for more

Nobody has played more games for the Republic of Ireland Under-21 team than Conor Coventry.

Soccer • 23 Sep 22

Crawford sees Connolly as a 'striker' ahead of play-off

Jim Crawford will today attempt to go where no Irish manager has gone before.

Soccer • 23 Sep 22

Robbie Keane celebrates after winning the Carling Four Nations Tournament

Republic of Ireland v Scotland: A brief history

The Republic of Ireland have made the short trip to Glasgow to take on old friends Scotland in the UEFA Nations League, which is live on RTÉ2 and the RTÉ Player.

Soccer • 24 Sep 22

James McClean aims for a century of caps

Nothing guaranteed as McClean chases the century

When James McClean led the Republic of Ireland out in Lodz in June against Ukraine, it was his 94th senior international game.

Soccer • 16 Sep 22

Republic of Ireland U21 boss Jim Crawford

Crawford: 'We need a full stadium, that's for sure'

Israel represent a difficult challenge for Jim Crawford's Republic of Ireland under-21 side as they aim to be the first Irish men's side at this age-group to qualify for a major tournament.

Soccer • 16 Sep 22

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher

Kenny 'wasn't aware of Kelleher injury'

Stephen Kenny has refused to be entangled in a war of words with Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp over the mysterious nature of exactly where Caoimhin Kelleher picked up an injury which has ruled him out of the opening part of the season.

Soccer • 16 Sep 22