Anthony Pyne

What is success against this vastly superior England?

The Republic of Ireland have enjoyed just two victories in 17 meetings with the neighbours: a 2-0 win at Goodison Park in 1949, and the 1-0 success in Stuttgart at Euro 88. With the gulf arguably bigger than ever, can we even dare to dream of a third on Saturday evening?

Soccer • 06 Sep 24

Interim England boss Lee Carsley brings his team to Dublin this Saturday

Lee Carsley: Spotlight swivels towards the underdog

As a player Lee Carsley was an underdog, dutifully doing the dirty work so others didn't have to. Now he's facing into an audition to take on one of the most notoriously demanding jobs in the game.

Soccer • 04 Sep 24

(L to R): Peamount's Jess Fitzgerald, Karren Duggan and Ellen Dolan

Preview: Peas begin their Champions League mission

Reigning SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division champions Peamount United flew to Croatia on Monday to begin their Women's Champions League mission, whch begins tomorrow morning with a clash against the Belarusians Dinamo-BGU FK.

Soccer • 04 Sep 24

Preview: Hoops aiming to PAOK a punch

A week on from their impressive dismantling of NK Celje, Shamrock Rovers return to European football with big dreams and a lucrative safety net.

Soccer • 22 Aug 24

Stephen Kenny: 'I have no beef with (FAI director of football) Marc Canham'

Kenny calls for 'strategy' to help clubs in Europe

Stephen Kenny says "parish politics stuff" is holding back the implementation of a proper strategy that maximises League of Ireland clubs' chances of regularly making it to the group stages of European competitions.

Soccer • 08 Aug 24

Paris 2024: Olympic Games Day 1 recap

It's been a big day of action in Paris where Irish competitors were in action across ten different disciplines. Read back on how it all unfolded.

Paris 2024 • 28 Jul 24

Rhys McClenaghan will go for gold in the pommel horse

Ireland's biggest medal hopes at Paris Olympics

We take a look at the Irishmen and women who arrive at the Paris Games with strong hopes of achieving glory.

Paris 2024 • 25 Jul 24

Paris 2024: Rugby sevens - Ireland start with two wins

Ireland men's rugby sevens team kicked off their Olympics with wins against South Africa and Japan at Stade de France. Read back on how it happened.

Paris 2024 • 24 Jul 24

The late starters aiming to write fairytales in Paris

Not all of Ireland's representatives have specialised in their chosen fields since they were barely out of the crib. Some have come to their sports in their late teens or even 20s, all possessing the common trait of outstanding natural sporting ability that's allowed them to adapt and excel quickly.

Olympics • 24 Jul 24

It's on to the play-offs for the Girls in Green

Ireland to face Georgia in Euros play-off semi-final

The Republic of Ireland have been drawn to face Georgia in the Women's Euro 2025 play-off semi-finals.

Soccer • 19 Jul 24