Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Bale scored the winning goal against Belgium in qualifying

Bale: Wales have psychological edge over Belgium

Gareth Bale feels Wales could have a psychological advantage over Euro 2016 quarter-final opponents Belgium after beating them in qualifying.

Soccer • 01 Jul 16

Bale is proud to still be flying the Wales flag

Bale: Quarter-final is Welsh 'time to shine'

Gareth Bale has branded Wales' Euro 2016 quarter-final clash with Belgium as the country's biggest game in more than 50 years.

Euro 2016 • 29 Jun 16

Chris Coleman: 'It's not getting out of the group stages for them, but getting to a semi-final or final'

Wales boss Coleman: Pressure all on Belgium

Wales manager Chris Coleman believes all the pressure is on Belgium in their Euro 2016 quarter-final clash.

Euro 2016 • 28 Jun 16

Eden Hazard lit up the stage against Hungary

Hazard leads Belgium to Euro quarter-finals

Captain Eden Hazard inspired Belgium to a resounding 4-0 victory over Hungary at Euro 2016, setting up a quarter-final clash with Wales.

Euro 2016 • 26 Jun 16

Toby Alderweireld vies for the ball against Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Zlatan and Sweden bow out as Belgium top group

Zlatan Ibrahimovic's international career ended in a damp squib when Sweden lost 1-0 to Belgium in their final Euro 2016 Group E match and failed to reach the last 16.

Euro 2016 • 22 Jun 16

UEFA were not impressed that this fan got so close to Cristiano Ronaldo

UEFA charges for Hungary, Belgium and Portugal

Hungary, Belgium and Portugal are the latest countries to face UEFA disciplinary procedures as a result of their fans' behaviour at Euro 2016.

Euro 2016 • 19 Jun 16

Long was angry Ireland were not awarded a penalty

Long: 'Penalty' pictures speak for themselves

Shane Long left Bordeaux fuming after being denied a penalty which might have changed the course of the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2016 campaign.

Euro 2016 • 19 Jun 16

Ireland will have to beat Italy to stand any chance of qualification

Column: Italian approach required for Azzurri test

Ireland's best chance of getting a positive result against Italy could by adopting the 'professional approach' perfected by the Azzurri

Euro 2016 • 18 Jun 16

Stephen Ward believes Ireland can overcome Italy on Wednesday

Stephen Ward insists Ireland can shock Italy

Republic of Ireland defender Stephen Ward has not given up hope of making the last 16 of Euro 2016, despite suffering a heavy 3-0 defeat to Belgium.

Euro 2016 • 18 Jun 16

Marc Wilmots: 'We have got some great players and sometimes the criticism is just manipulation.'

Wilmots rounds on critics after Ireland stroll

Belgium coach Marc Wilmots has rounded on his critics after seeing his team blast their way into Euro 2016 form with a resounding victory over the Republic of Ireland.

Euro 2016 • 18 Jun 16

Jeff Hendrick: 'We have got to be better at keeping the ball.'

Hendrick turns focus to 'do-or-die' Italy showdown

The game against Belgium was barely over and already Jeff Hendrick was switching his attention to what he described as the "do-or-die" final Group E game against Italy.

Euro 2016 • 19 Jun 16

Brady says Ireland will fight on against Italy next week

Robbie Brady laments ‘naïve’ Ireland

On a chastening afternoon for Ireland, Robbie Brady admitted Belgium picked the Boys in Green off far too easily as Irish hopes at Euro 2016 hang perilously in the balance.

Euro 2016 • 18 Jun 16

O'Neill admitted Belgium's goals were poor from an Irish point of view

O'Neill disappointed in Ireland's defensive lapses

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill suggested his side contributed to their own downfall as defensive mistakes and a lack of control in possession led to a 3-0 defeat by Belgium at Euro 2016.

Euro 2016 • 18 Jun 16

A dejected Ciarán Clark and Robbie Brady

Ratings: Irish stars fail to shine in Bordeaux

Player ratings for the Republic Ireland's 3-0 defeat at the hands of Belgium at Euro 2016.

Euro 2016 • 18 Jun 16

James McClean cuts a frustrated figure during the loss to Belgium

Dunphy: Ireland didn't give it their best shot

Eamon Dunphy lamented a "sadness" that the Republic of Ireland hadn't "given it their best shot" against Belgium - but insisted victory against Italy and progression to the last 16 is still within reach.

Euro 2016 • 18 Jun 16

O'Shea still believes Ireland can qualify for the knockout stages

Skipper O'Shea laments Ireland's vulnerabilty

John O'Shea conceded that Ireland's inability to make their possession count left them open to the rapier-like counter-attacks that gave Belgium a 3-0 victory at Euro 2016.

Euro 2016 • 18 Jun 16

Romelu Lukaku bagged two goals in a polished Belgian performance

Lukaku leads Belgium past outclassed Ireland

The Republic of Ireland endured the full wrath of a resurgent Belgium at Stade de Bordeaux as Martin O’Neill’s side were hammered 3-0 in Saturday afternoon’s Euro 2016 encounter.

Euro 2016 • 18 Jun 16

Romelu Lukaku wheels away in celebration after opening the scoring at the Stade de Bordeaux

VIDEO: Second half Belgian goals undo Ireland

A 49th minute goal from Romelu Lukaku has given Belgium a 1-0 lead against the Republic of Ireland in their Euro 2016 clash in Bordeaux.

Soccer • 18 Jun 16

This, believe it or not, is Seamus Coleman fouling Jan Vertonghen

Gallery: Republic of Ireland v Belgium

All the pictures from Ireland's Group E encounter in Bordeaux.

Euro 2016 • 18 Jun 16

As it happened: Republic of Ireland 0-3 Belgium

The Republic of Ireland suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat to Belgium at Euro 2016. See how it all unfolded here.

Soccer • 18 Jun 16

O'Shea has faced the cream of Belgium's attacking talent in the Premier League

O'Shea wary of Belgian strength in depth

John O'Shea has warned the Republic of Ireland that Belgium will be a major threat to their Euro 2016 hopes whichever weapons coach Marc Wilmots produces from his armoury.

Euro 2016 • 18 Jun 16

Martin O'Neill has at least one change to make with the injury to Jonathan Walters

Preview: O'Neill stays course in search of victory

Martin O'Neill has pledged to approach Ireland's clash with Belgium in the same manner as the draw with Sweden as he searches for an elusive Group E win

Euro 2016 • 17 Jun 16

Ireland have a big, but not impossible task, to beat Belgium

Republic of Ireland v Belgium - The Opposition

Ireland take on Begium in their second Euro 2016 Group E game in Bordeaux on Saturday. Just how good are this Belgian side and who their star player? We take a look at the most likely XI to face Ireland as assess just where the threat will come from.

Euro 2016 • 18 Jun 16

James McClean in action against Sweden in Ireland's opening Euro 2016 game

McClean dreaming of greatness on big stage

Republic of Ireland winger James McClean is certainly living the dream as he looks forward to his side's second game of Euro 2016 this afternoon.

Euro 2016 • 18 Jun 16

Jon Walters was with the Ireland squad at the Stade de Bordeaux

Walters out as O'Neill warns side against lull

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill has said the side cannot afford to switch off during Saturday's Euro 2016 clash with Belgium in Bordeaux, as he confirmed striker Jon Walters will not feature against the Belgians.

Euro 2016 • 17 Jun 16

Belgium

Bale: Wales have psychological edge over Belgium

Bale: Quarter-final is Welsh 'time to shine'

Wales boss Coleman: Pressure all on Belgium

Hazard leads Belgium to Euro quarter-finals

Zlatan and Sweden bow out as Belgium top group

UEFA charges for Hungary, Belgium and Portugal

Long: 'Penalty' pictures speak for themselves

Column: Italian approach required for Azzurri test

Stephen Ward insists Ireland can shock Italy

Wilmots rounds on critics after Ireland stroll

Hendrick turns focus to 'do-or-die' Italy showdown

Robbie Brady laments ‘naïve’ Ireland

O'Neill disappointed in Ireland's defensive lapses

Ratings: Irish stars fail to shine in Bordeaux

Dunphy: Ireland didn't give it their best shot

Skipper O'Shea laments Ireland's vulnerabilty

Lukaku leads Belgium past outclassed Ireland

VIDEO: Second half Belgian goals undo Ireland

Gallery: Republic of Ireland v Belgium

As it happened: Republic of Ireland 0-3 Belgium

O'Shea wary of Belgian strength in depth

Preview: O'Neill stays course in search of victory

Republic of Ireland v Belgium - The Opposition

McClean dreaming of greatness on big stage

Walters out as O'Neill warns side against lull

Search RTÉ.ie