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'I've just said to the boys in there that it's a great place to be'

Andy Farrell notes 'good signs' from Ireland

Andy Farrell feels his Ireland team exhibited 'good signs' as victory over Wales secured back-to-back wins in the Guinness Six Nations

Rugby • 08 Feb 20

Tries from Jordan Larmour, Tadhg Furlong (c), Josh van der Flier and Andrew Conway led Ireland to victory

Much improved Ireland power past Wales

Ireland put in a much improved performance as they beat Wales 24-14 to make it two wins from two in the Guinness Six Nations

Six Nations • 08 Feb 20

Ross Moriarty in action against Ireland during Wales' 2019 victory in Cardiff

Moriarty keen to dampen Ireland's home fervor

Wales' Ross Moriarty is aiming to keep the home fans quiet when Wales take on Ireland at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday in the Six Nations.

Rugby • 05 Feb 20

CJ Stander was to the fore as Ireland shut out the Scottish attack to grind out a victory

Player ratings: Stander stands firm as Irish edge it

Johnny Sexton accounted for all 19 of Ireland's points and CJ Stander turned in a Man of the Match performance as Andy Farrell marked his first Six Nations assignment as Ireland head coach with a win.

Rugby • 01 Feb 20

Stuart Hogg during the Scotland Rugby captain's run at the Aviva Stadium

Stuart Hogg backs Scotland to end their Dublin drought

Scotland captain Stuart Hogg believes his team can bring an end to their decade-long wait for victory in Dublin ahead of the Guinness Six Nations opener against Ireland

Rugby • 31 Jan 20

Leinster's quarter-final date with Sarries confirmed

Leinster will host Saracens in the quarter-final of the Heineken Champions Cup on Saturday 4 April, it has been confirmed.

Rugby • 24 Jan 20

The IRFU won't be taking over the FAI's share of the Aviva Stadium

IRFU rule out taking on FAI's Aviva Stadium debt

The IRFU have confirmed that they have no interest in acquiring the FAI's share in the Aviva Stadium as the financial troubles of the soccer body mount.

Soccer • 19 Dec 19

Confident Whelan insists Denmark are 'beatable'

Ireland midfielder Glenn Whelan insists that Denmark are 'beatable' as his side prepare to take on the Danes in a winner takes all Euro 2020 qualifier at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 17 Nov 19

Wexford Youths captain Kylie Murphy lifts the FAI Cup

Wexford Youths swing five-goal thriller to win FAI Cup

Lauren Kelly's first-half brace helped Wexford Youths to secure the Só Hotels FAI Women's Cup, defeating Peamount United 3-2 in a five-goal thriller at the Aviva Stadium

Soccer • 03 Nov 19

Wexford Youths captain Kylie Murphy and her Peamount United counterpart Aine O'Gorman

Familiar foes ready for latest FAI Women's Cup showdown

Wexford Youths and Peamount United will battle it out in the FAI Women's Cup final for the second successive year. Will Peamount gain revenge for last year's defeat, or will the league champions again be denied by Wexford?

Soccer • 01 Nov 19

Ireland 3-1 Bulgaria - recap

The Republic of Ireland claimed a 3-1 international friendly over Bulgaria with capped players like Josh Cullen, Jack Byrne and James Collins all pressing their case for a more permanent place in the squad.

Soccer • 10 Sep 19

Tensions were high at stages of last night's 1-1 draw with Switzerland

'We never go away' - Coleman talks up Irish steel

In the wake of Ireland's 1-1 draw with Switzerland Seamus Coleman hailed the team's ability to deliver when their backs are to the wall.

Soccer • 06 Sep 19

David McGoldrick celebrates his equaliser against Switzerland

McGoldrick: Ireland goal has been a long time coming

David McGoldrick picked the opportune time to score his first international goal and says Ireland's Euro 2020 fate is in their own hands after rescuing a 1-1 draw against Switzerland.

Soccer • 05 Sep 19

Mick McCarthy has called it the biggest game of his second stint so far

All You Need To Know: Ireland v Switzerland

The lowdown ahead of Ireland's vital Euro 2020 qualifier against Switzerland at the Aviva Stadium on Thursday

Soccer • 05 Sep 19

The Aviva Stadium will play host to Euro 2020 games

Record 14 million tickets requested for Euro 2020

More than 14 million tickets have been requested for the 2020 European Championship during the first three weeks of the sales window, breaking the tournament's record for registrations, UEFA have confirmed.

Soccer • 09 Jul 19

The Aviva Stadium is a Euro 2020 host venue

Flood of applications for Euro 2020 tickets

UEFA received more than 300,000 applications from 109 countries for Euro 2020 tickets within the first hour of the sales process starting, European football's governing body has announced.

Soccer • 12 Jun 19

Mick McCarthy made his presence felt on the line

It wasn't 'sexy football' but McCarthy happy with win

Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy admitted he'd 'love to have turned everybody on with some sexy football' but he is very happy with the win over Gibraltar

Soccer • 10 Jun 19

David McGoldrick celebrates his goal with Callum Robinson

Player ratings: Robinson the Aviva's shining light

The Republic of Ireland made it 10 points from a possible 12 in Group D at a sun-splashed Aviva Stadium. Here's how we rated the Boys in Green.

Soccer • 11 Jun 19

A place in the final at St James' Park await the weekend's winner

All You Need To Know: Leinster v Toulouse

Leinster face their most important matches of the season as they take on Toulousely in the Champions Cup.

Rugby • 20 Apr 19

Sean Cox will be in attendance as a charity match at the Aviva Stadium

Sean Cox to attend charity match at the Aviva

Sean Cox will leave hospital for the first time since suffering a serious brain injury almost a year ago to attend a charity soccer match to raise money for his recovery at the Aviva Stadium on Friday, April 12.

Soccer • 07 Apr 19

UEFA charge Republic of Ireland over protest

Disciplinary proceedings have been opened by UEFA following the throwing of tennis balls onto the pitch at the Aviva Stadium during the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2020 qualifier against Georgia.

Soccer • 28 Mar 19

Leinster played their quarter-final and semi-final at the Aviva Stadium last season

Aviva Stadium could host two Champions Cup semi-finals

The Aviva Stadium in Dublin could host the two Heineken Champions Cup semi-finals but Munster, Leinster and Ulster all needs results elsewhere to go in their favour.

Rugby • 14 Mar 19

AIL round-up: Deasy to the rescue for Lansdowne

The ever-dependable Scott Deasy came to the rescue of defending All-Ireland League champions Lansdowne as his late penalty guided them to a tense 25-24 victory over Young Munster

Rugby • 02 Mar 19

Ireland's all-time record goalscorer and appearance holder will skipper the side

Keane to lead Irish team for Sean Cox fundraiser

Robbie Keane will captain a Republic of Ireland XI squad for a fundraising game against a Liverpool Legends team in aid of the Sean Cox Rehabilitation Trust next month.

Soccer • 01 Mar 19

'Pricing was made on solid advice but the pricing was wrong'

Delaney admits Vantage Club tickets were too expensive

The unsuccessful Vantage Club scheme left the FAI saddled with debts following the Aviva Stadium's redevelopment.

Soccer • 27 Feb 19