End of an era? 5 Irish players likely to retire Tuesday night's crushing 5-1 loss to Denmark ended Ireland's hopes of reaching the World Cup in Russia and has probably brought down the curtains of the careers of a number of Irish players. Soccer • 15 Nov 17
End of an era? 5 Irish players likely to retire Tuesday night's crushing 5-1 loss to Denmark ended Ireland's hopes of reaching the World Cup in Russia and has probably brought down the curtains of the careers of a number of Irish players. Soccer • 15 Nov 17
'Apocalypse' - Italian press react to World Cup failure Italy's leading sports daily newspaper hailed the arrival of the "apocalypse" after the Azzurri failed to qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 1958. Soccer • 14 Nov 17
'Apocalypse' - Italian press react to World Cup failure Italy's leading sports daily newspaper hailed the arrival of the "apocalypse" after the Azzurri failed to qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 1958. Soccer • 14 Nov 17
Italy miss World Cup for first time since 1958 Italy will miss the World Cup for the first time in 60 years after a failing after a scoreless draw at home to Sweden in the San Siro tonight Soccer • 14 Nov 17
Italy miss World Cup for first time since 1958 Italy will miss the World Cup for the first time in 60 years after a failing after a scoreless draw at home to Sweden in the San Siro tonight Soccer • 14 Nov 17
Schmeichel expects Ireland to adopt 'Roy Keane persona' Kasper Schmeichel is expecting the Republic of Ireland to play in Roy Keane's image as they attempt to edge past Denmark and reach the World Cup finals. Soccer • 10 Nov 17
Schmeichel expects Ireland to adopt 'Roy Keane persona' Kasper Schmeichel is expecting the Republic of Ireland to play in Roy Keane's image as they attempt to edge past Denmark and reach the World Cup finals. Soccer • 10 Nov 17
'No excuses': Bruce Arena resigns as USA manager United States manager Bruce Arena has resigned following the country's failure to reach the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Soccer • 13 Oct 17
'No excuses': Bruce Arena resigns as USA manager United States manager Bruce Arena has resigned following the country's failure to reach the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Soccer • 13 Oct 17
Shane Duffy: Life-saving surgery to heroic displays Man of the Match Shane Duffy has come through a near death experience and latterly a few years out on loan with lower league clubs to emerge as one of Ireland's central figures Soccer • 11 Oct 17
Shane Duffy: Life-saving surgery to heroic displays Man of the Match Shane Duffy has come through a near death experience and latterly a few years out on loan with lower league clubs to emerge as one of Ireland's central figures Soccer • 11 Oct 17
Little Iceland can dream big after Kosovo win The nation that conquered England at Euro 2016 have become the smallest country to ever qualify for a World Cup finals. Soccer • 09 Oct 17
Little Iceland can dream big after Kosovo win The nation that conquered England at Euro 2016 have become the smallest country to ever qualify for a World Cup finals. Soccer • 09 Oct 17
Wales on verge of historic mathematical achievement Top-seeded Wales are three games away from a first World Cup finals in 60 years, thanks to some clever planning, a Golden Generation... and Brian Kerr. Soccer • 09 Oct 17
Wales on verge of historic mathematical achievement Top-seeded Wales are three games away from a first World Cup finals in 60 years, thanks to some clever planning, a Golden Generation... and Brian Kerr. Soccer • 09 Oct 17
Scotland draw means Ireland's fate in own hands Scotland's failure to take three points in Slovenia this evening means that Ireland's fate is now in their own hands as they had to Cardiff tomorrow. Soccer • 08 Oct 17
Scotland draw means Ireland's fate in own hands Scotland's failure to take three points in Slovenia this evening means that Ireland's fate is now in their own hands as they had to Cardiff tomorrow. Soccer • 08 Oct 17
Permutations: Results Ireland need to reach play-off Having explored the permutations last week, we return at the weekend with matters greatly simplified. Here is the definitive breakdown on what Ireland need to happen to reach playoff place. Soccer • 08 Oct 17
Permutations: Results Ireland need to reach play-off Having explored the permutations last week, we return at the weekend with matters greatly simplified. Here is the definitive breakdown on what Ireland need to happen to reach playoff place. Soccer • 08 Oct 17
Late Austria goal stuns Serbia to keep Group D alive Serbia missed a chance to clinch their place at the World Cup on Friday when they suffered a shock 3-2 defeat in Group D to already-eliminated Austria, their first loss of the campaign. Soccer • 06 Oct 17
Late Austria goal stuns Serbia to keep Group D alive Serbia missed a chance to clinch their place at the World Cup on Friday when they suffered a shock 3-2 defeat in Group D to already-eliminated Austria, their first loss of the campaign. Soccer • 06 Oct 17
Lawrence strike gives Wales critical win in Georgia Tom Lawrence answered Wales' call for a hero to boost their World Cup qualification hopes with a 1-0 win against Georgia in Tbilisi. Soccer • 06 Oct 17
Lawrence strike gives Wales critical win in Georgia Tom Lawrence answered Wales' call for a hero to boost their World Cup qualification hopes with a 1-0 win against Georgia in Tbilisi. Soccer • 06 Oct 17
'If you're worried about the physical side, play chess' Roy Keane says that the risk of concussion and injury is part and parcel of football in the wake of Kevin Doyle's retirement at the age of 34. Soccer • 04 Oct 17
'If you're worried about the physical side, play chess' Roy Keane says that the risk of concussion and injury is part and parcel of football in the wake of Kevin Doyle's retirement at the age of 34. Soccer • 04 Oct 17
Suspension fears could unsettle Northern Ireland Six Northern Ireland players are one caution away from a suspension, yet captain Steven Davis does not expect that scenario to affect team selection against Germany. Soccer • 02 Oct 17
Suspension fears could unsettle Northern Ireland Six Northern Ireland players are one caution away from a suspension, yet captain Steven Davis does not expect that scenario to affect team selection against Germany. Soccer • 02 Oct 17
All permutations: What Ireland need to secure play-off How likely is it that Ireland could win their remaining two Group D games and still miss out on a playoff spot? It is a real danger. Here is the definitive breakdown on what needs to happen for Ireland to gain playoff spot. Soccer • 02 Oct 17
All permutations: What Ireland need to secure play-off How likely is it that Ireland could win their remaining two Group D games and still miss out on a playoff spot? It is a real danger. Here is the definitive breakdown on what needs to happen for Ireland to gain playoff spot. Soccer • 02 Oct 17
O'Neill committed to Northern Ireland Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill downplayed suggestions he could be interested in any possible managerial vacancy with Scotland by insisting he had "not given it a second thought". Soccer • 14 Nov 16
O'Neill committed to Northern Ireland Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill downplayed suggestions he could be interested in any possible managerial vacancy with Scotland by insisting he had "not given it a second thought". Soccer • 14 Nov 16
Ireland duty provides welcome fillip for Randolph Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Darren Randolph is looking forward to his return to the international stage on Saturday as he endures a difficult period at club level with West Ham. Soccer • 10 Nov 16
Ireland duty provides welcome fillip for Randolph Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Darren Randolph is looking forward to his return to the international stage on Saturday as he endures a difficult period at club level with West Ham. Soccer • 10 Nov 16
Bannan relishing opportunity to face England Barry Bannan believes playing England at Wembley is just the right occasion for Scotland to get their 2018 World Cup qualification campaign back on track. Soccer • 09 Nov 16
Bannan relishing opportunity to face England Barry Bannan believes playing England at Wembley is just the right occasion for Scotland to get their 2018 World Cup qualification campaign back on track. Soccer • 09 Nov 16
Northern Ireland opt for Armistice Day armbands Northern Ireland players will wear a plain black armband during Friday's World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan to mark Armistice Day. Soccer • 08 Nov 16
Northern Ireland opt for Armistice Day armbands Northern Ireland players will wear a plain black armband during Friday's World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan to mark Armistice Day. Soccer • 08 Nov 16
Ireland must build on impetus - Keane Roy Keane believes that the Republic of Ireland need to maintain their momentum going into Saturday’s World Cup qualifier against Austria in Vienna. Soccer • 08 Nov 16
Ireland must build on impetus - Keane Roy Keane believes that the Republic of Ireland need to maintain their momentum going into Saturday’s World Cup qualifier against Austria in Vienna. Soccer • 08 Nov 16
Wales boss Coleman still haunted by loss to Serbia Chris Coleman prepares for his reunion with Serbia this week admitting he is still haunted by the worst night of his career against them. Soccer • 08 Nov 16
Wales boss Coleman still haunted by loss to Serbia Chris Coleman prepares for his reunion with Serbia this week admitting he is still haunted by the worst night of his career against them. Soccer • 08 Nov 16
Dunphy: Ireland can earn a point in Austria Eamon Dunphy has tipped the Republic of Ireland to secure a point when they face Austria in their 2018 World Cup qualifier in Vienna on Saturday and the veteran pundit has also suggested how Martin O’Neill’s men should line up at the Ernst Happel Stadium. Soccer • 08 Nov 16
Dunphy: Ireland can earn a point in Austria Eamon Dunphy has tipped the Republic of Ireland to secure a point when they face Austria in their 2018 World Cup qualifier in Vienna on Saturday and the veteran pundit has also suggested how Martin O’Neill’s men should line up at the Ernst Happel Stadium. Soccer • 08 Nov 16
Wales maul Moldova and Austria edge out Georgia Gareth Bale starred as the Republic of Ireland’s Group D rivals Wales began their 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign in style with a 4-0 victory over Moldova in Cardiff. Soccer • 06 Sep 16
Wales maul Moldova and Austria edge out Georgia Gareth Bale starred as the Republic of Ireland’s Group D rivals Wales began their 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign in style with a 4-0 victory over Moldova in Cardiff. Soccer • 06 Sep 16
