Anthony Pyne

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher saves a penalty from Joel Pohjanpalo of Finland during the UEFA Nations League B Group 2 match between Republic of Ireland and Finland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin

How equipped are Ireland for a Prague penalty shootout?

Without wishing to turn anyone's anxiety levels (Spinal Tap-style) all the way up to 11, the possibility of this World Cup play-off in Prague going all the way to a penalty shootout is real.

Soccer • 26 Mar

Heimir's headaches: The big calls Ireland face for Prague

It's all getting very real now as the Republic of Ireland fly out to Prague ahead of their World Cup play-off against Czechia on Thursday night. Heimir Hallgrimsson has some big calls to make.

Soccer • 24 Mar

Troy Parrott of Republic of Ireland celebrates after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F Qualifier match between Hungary and Republic of Ireland at Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary.

Why Prague is Irish football's biggest moment in years

If you haven't caught 'Prague Fever' yet, be warned: you will. It'll be inescapable, unavoidable, something that heightens the senses and unites the country, writes Anthony Pyne.

Soccer • 21 Mar

Dominik Szoboszlai of Liverpool scores his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on March 15, 2026 in Liverpool

Premier League: Liverpool 1-1 Tottenham recap

Liverpool have drawn with Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield. Read back on how the action unfolded.

Soccer • 15 Mar

Tommy Freeman of England is challenged by fra13during the Guinness Six Nations 2026 match between France and England at Stade de France on March 14, 2026 in Paris, France.

Six Nations title decider: France 48-46 England recap

France beat England at the death to clinch the Six Nations title. Read back on how it unfolded.

Rugby • 14 Mar

Republic of Ireland players, from left, Saoirse Noonan, Marissa Sheva, Katie McCabe, Caitlin Hayes, Anna Patten and Megan Connolly after the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifier match between the Netherlands and Republic of Ireland at Stadion Galgenwaard

'Faith is believing in what you cannot see' - Hayes

Republic of Ireland defender Caitlin Hayes is keeping the faith after a tough World Cup qualifier double-header that ended with no points but several positives.

Soccer • 10 Mar

Chloe Mustaki during a Republic of Ireland women training session at the FAI National Training Centre in Abbotstown, Dublin

Mustaki has the French connection to earn Tallaght edge

The Republic of Ireland have a not-so-secret weapon that might give them a little edge in their attempts to do something special against France at Tallaght Stadium on Tuesday: the remarkably resilient, linguistically accomplished Chloe Mustaki.

Soccer • 01 Mar

Goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan during a Republic of Ireland women press conference at FAI Headquarters in Abbotstown,

Brosnan: 'This is where we believe we deserve to be'

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan is bullishly embracing next week's daunting World Cup qualifier double-header against France and the Netherlands, declaring: "This is where we want to be and we believe we deserve to be".

Soccer • 26 Feb

Kyra Carusa of Republic of Ireland celebrates after the UEFA Women's Nations League A/B promotion/relegation play-off first leg match between Republic of Ireland and Belgium at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

Carusa urges Girls in Green to 'stay in these rooms'

California-born Kyra Carusa is blessed with a sunny disposition that rarely dims, but the Republic of Ireland striker also has a pragmatic streak that's helped her carve out a career at the top level.

Soccer • 27 Feb

Republic of Ireland head coach Carla Ward speaks to her team after the UEFA Women's Nations League B match between Republic of Ireland and Greece at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin

Ward hatching Tallaght plan to upset France

Republic of Ireland boss Carla Ward is hatching a Tallaght Stadium plan to try and unsettle world No 7-ranked France in just under two weeks' time.

Soccer • 18 Feb