Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Martin O'Neill shows his displeasure with the match officials

O'Neill rues sloppy start and referee's performance

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill admitted his side couldn't get to grips with Austria in the opening 45 minutes of the 1-1 draw at the Aviva Stadium, but was also critical of the match referee.

Soccer • 12 Jun 17

Shane Duffy (L) and Kevin Long rise to head clear

Eamon Dunphy: Team selection has cost us two points

Eamon Dunphy believes Martin O'Neill paid the price for "gross mistakes" when it came to his team selection after the Republic of Ireland's 1-1 draw with Austria in Dublin.

Soccer • 12 Jun 17

James McClean frustrated with a missed opportunity during the 1-1 draw with Austria

McClean: Austria had 12th man with referee

James McClean was left seething with the match referee David Fernandez Borbalan after the decision to disallow Shane Duffy's goal during the Republic of Ireland's 1-1 draw with Austria at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 11 Jun 17

Jon Walters (r) celebrates his equaliser

Walters the Ireland saviour as crucial point is rescued

Jonathan Walters rescued a huge point for the Republic of Ireland with a terrific volley finish that kept his side's World Cup dreams on track.

Soccer • 12 Jun 17

Austria took a first half lead at the Aviva Stadium

Recap: Republic of Ireland v Austria

Martin O'Neill's Republic of Ireland side were far from their best but managed to come from behind to claim a 1-1 draw with Austria in their World Cup qualifier in Dublin. See how it all unfolded here.

Soccer • 11 Jun 17

The Republic of Ireland player sin training on Saturday

Preview: Ireland go to war against wounded Austria

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill was quick to play down his side's favourites tag ahead of today's World Cup qualifier against Austria at the Aviva Stadium, (kick-off 5.0pm).

Soccer • 11 Jun 17

The Austrian squad being put through their paces at the Aviva Stadium

The Opposition: Win or bust for Austria in Dublin

Marcel Koller's side arrive in Dublin, knowing that they must beat Ireland to have a realistic chance of qualifying for the World Cup in Russia.

Soccer • 11 Jun 17

Sebastien Prodl, in action here against Shane Long, is in line to win his 51st international cap at the Aviva Stadium

Prodl: We lost the Irish battle, but the war isn't over

Defender Sebastien Prodl has warned Roy Keane Austria may have lost their first World Cup battle with the Republic of Ireland, but the war is still to be won.

Soccer • 10 Jun 17

Robbie Brady expects a big performance from Ireland

Brady ready to make up for lost time against Austria

Republic of Ireland fullback Robbie Brady feels he has a point to prove when his side take on Austria in a crunch World Cup qualifier at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 11 Jun 17

Walters not willing to contemplate qualification yet

Jonathan Walters is refusing to even contemplate World Cup qualification after helping the Republic of Ireland come back from the dead to make it to Euro 2016.

Soccer • 10 Jun 17

Roy Keane meets the media on Friday ahead of the Austria game

'People have done more than break a leg for Ireland'

Roy Keane wants his players to be 'ready for war' when they take the pitch in Sunday's crunch World Cup Group D qualifier with Austria at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 09 Jun 17

Jon Walters celebrates his goal against Uruguay

Walters sits out Ireland training

Ireland striker Jon Walters sat out this morning's training session as a precaution but has no issues ahead of Sunday's World Cup qualifier with Austria.

Soccer • 07 Jun 17

David McGoldrick is out of Ireland's qualifier against Austria

McGoldrick ruled out of World Cup qualifier

David McGoldrick will miss the Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifier against Austria at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday with a knee injury.

Soccer • 06 Jun 17

Ireland goalkeepers Keiren Westwood, Colin Doyle and Darren Randolph

Business as usual for Ireland ahead of Austria clash

A sense of normality returns to the Ireland camp as the entire squad get together this morning for a routine training session at the FAI headquarters in Abbotstown.

Soccer • 06 Jun 17

James McClean is hoping to get on the scoresheet again this weekend

James McClean looking for more goals against Austria

Winger James McClean is hoping to extend his international goal-scoring run when the Republic of Ireland take on Austria in a World Cup qualifier next Sunday.

Soccer • 05 Jun 17

Robbie Brady is hoping to make an impression against Austria

Robbie Brady ready to make up for lost time

Robbie Brady is desperate to make Austria pay for his World Cup frustration as he targets a return to competitive action for the Republic of Ireland.

Soccer • 03 Jun 17

Richard Keogh challenges Mexico's Jesus Corona

'It's been a great year, let's continue that' - Keogh

Richard Keogh has challenged the Republic of Ireland to end a good year on a high with a potentially campaign-defining World Cup qualifier victory over Austria.

Soccer • 02 Jun 17

Seamus Coleman succeeded Robbie Keane as Ireland captain last September

Captain Coleman set for significant sideline role

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill has said Seamus Colman is improving physically and mentally as he prepares to meet up with squad ahead of the World Cup qualifier with Austria on 11 June.

Soccer • 25 May 17

An animated Martin O'Neill during the match against Wales

O'Neill perplexed by Bale thoughts of contesting card

Martin O'Neill remains convinced Gareth Bale was fortunate not to see red as the Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifier showdown with Wales turned ugly.

Soccer • 28 Mar 17

Group D round-up: Serbia go top, Austria stay in hunt

Serbia came from a goal down to beat Georgia 3-1 in Tiblisi and go top of the World Cup Group D qualifying table.

Soccer • 24 Mar 17

Cyril Walker is presented his silver medal

Four more medals for Team Ireland in Austria

Team Ireland's skiers have secured four more medals at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Austria, bringing the total to eight.

Other sport • 23 Mar 17

James McClean started in two of Ireland's four matches at Euro 2016

Eamon Dunphy encouraged by Ireland selection

Eamon Dunphy believes that the Republic of Ireland’s superb 1-0 win over Austria in Vienna on Saturday suggests manager Martin O’Neill is getting closer to identifying his strongest starting line-up.

Soccer • 14 Nov 16

Harry Arter made his competitive debut against Austria

Arter hopes Vienna victory signals end for Austria

Harry Arter is hoping the Republic of Ireland have finished off Austria's World Cup qualification hopes to reduce the field in the Group D race for Russia.

Soccer • 14 Nov 16

Walters staying calm with big tests still ahead

Jonathan Walters is refusing to cast even one eye towards Russia despite helping the Republic of Ireland climb to the top of their World Cup qualifying group with victory in Austria.

Soccer • 13 Nov 16

Dunphy: Ireland's new generation showing growth

RTÉ panellist Eamon Dunphy believes Ireland's transitional team will continue to grow in stature after coming away from a 'cauldron' in Vienna with three priceless World Cup qualifying points

Soccer • 13 Nov 16