Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Izzy Atkinson: "All I've wanted to do since I was a kid is be a professional footballer."

Izzy Atkinson walking on air after dream Celtic move

Republic of Ireland international Izzy Atkinson is determined to make the most of a dream move to Celtic.

Manchester City players walk out at Old Trafford in tribute No 8 shirts in honor of Colin Bell

Guardiola dedicates semi-final win to Colin Bell

Pep Guardiola dedicated Manchester City's Carabao Cup semi-final win at rivals Manchester United to the late, great Colin Bell.

Soccer • 06 Jan 21

Colin Bell played nearly 500 games for Man City over a 13-year career at Maine Road

Man City stalwart Colin Bell dies aged 74

Former Manchester City and England midfielder Colin Bell has died at the age of 74.

Soccer • 05 Jan 21

Diane Caldwell of Republic of Ireland celebrates following the UEFA Women's 2021 European Championships win over Ukraine

Caldwell looks beyond numbers as pivotal fixtures loom

Diane Caldwell is on course to win her 75th Republic of Ireland cap and speaks in-depth to RTÉ Sport's Marie Crowe ahead of the crucial Euro 2021 qualifier against Greece.

Soccer • 04 Mar 20

Newly appointed Republic of Ireland women's national team manager Vera Pauw

Pauw to get lowdown on Irish squad from ex-boss Bell

New Republic of Ireland women's manager Vera Pauw will meet with the man she replaced, Colin Bell, to get the lowdown on her new squad as she looks to mastermind qualification for Euro 2021.

Soccer • 26 Sep 19

Katie McCabe celebrates her goal against Montenegro

FAI set to name new manager of Republic of Ireland

The new manager of the Republic of Ireland women's team will be named tomorrow.

Soccer • 04 Sep 19

Tyler Toland is mobbed after scoring the opening goal for Ireland.

Recap: Republic of Ireland 2-0 Montenegro

The Republic of Ireland began their 2021 Women's European Championship qualification campaign with a victory in Tallaght. Read back on how the action unfolded.

Soccer • 03 Sep 19

Áine O'Gorman wants to see a new Ireland manager as soon as possible

O'Gorman and Duggan eager for new manager appointment

Former Ireland internationals Áine O'Gorman and Karen Duggan have both called on the FAI to appoint a new full-time manager for the women's national team as a matter or urgency.

Soccer • 28 Aug 19

Stephanie Roche (L) is back in the Ireland set-up

Stephanie Roche gets first Ireland call-up in two years

Stephanie Roche has been named in the Republic of Ireland squad for the first time in two years as caretaker boss Tom O'Connor looks to hit the ground running in the upcoming Euro 2021 qualification campaign.

Soccer • 24 Aug 19

The German FA announced that Meinert left her post following the recent defeat to France in the U-19 European Championship final

Meinert poised to become new Ireland manager - reports

German Maren Meinert is in the running to take over as Colin Bell's successor as manager of the Republic of Ireland women's team.

Soccer • 01 Aug 19

RTÉ Soccer Podcast - Focus on Cork City

Adrian Eames joins Alan Cawley and Noel Spillane for a focus into current events at Cork City and the Premier Division.

Soccer • 02 Jul 19

'The progress in and around the women's game is just going too slow as far as I'm concerned'

Bell failed to reach agreement on future with FAI

Colin Bell says he is "devastated to give up" his position as manager of the Republic of Ireland women's team but says he was unable to reach an agreement about his future with the FAI.

Soccer • 29 Jun 19

'It's been a strange morning to wake up to some of that news'

Timing of Bell departure 'not ideal' - Ireland's Quinn

The timing of Colin Bell's departure from the Republic of Ireland women's team is "not ideal," according to star defender Louise Quinn.

Soccer • 29 Jun 19

Colin Bell will leave Ireland to take up a role as Huddersfield Town assistant manager

Colin Bell leaves post as Ireland WNT manager

Republic of Ireland women's team manager Colin Bell is leaving to become assistant manager of Huddersfield Town.

Soccer • 29 Jun 19

Bell: Hammers clash won't diminish Wembley crowd

Republic of Ireland manager Colin Bell said the FA Women's Cup final will attract a massive crowd regardless of the Premier League's refusal to switch West Ham United's game against Southampton to accommodate fans who want to travel to Wembley.

Soccer • 25 Apr 19

Ireland's Katie McCabe is mobbed after scoring against Italy

'We have made a massive leap forward' - Colin Bell

Republic of Ireland boss Colin Bell believes his squad is now faster, fitter and stronger as they gear up for a serious crack at qualification for Euro 2021.

Soccer • 25 Apr 19

McCabe wheels away after finding the net

Recap: Italy v Republic of Ireland friendly

Catch up on all the action as Colin Bell's side took on an Italian side who are heading to the World Cup tournament in the summer.

Soccer • 09 Apr 19

Colin Bell is looking forward to seeing how his team cope against a team as formidable as Italy

Bell: Ireland can do damage against formidable Italy

Republic of Ireland Women's head coach Colin Bell says his team are capable of causing a team of Italy's calibre serious problems when they meet in this evening in a friendly encounter.

Soccer • 09 Apr 19

Kiernan looking forward to Italy test

The campaign to qualify for the 2021 UEFA Women's European Championships might not start until September, but the Republic of Ireland Women's National Team's preparations have well and truly begun.

Soccer • 07 Apr 19

Bell's Ireland U17's finish Elite Round with win

The Republic of Ireland Women's Under-17 side have finished in second place in their Elite Round qualifying group following a hard-fought win over Scotland.

Soccer • 26 Mar 19

Louise Quinn's header came in the 62nd minute of the game

Powerful Quinn header seals Ireland victory over Wales

A second-half header from Louise Quinn has secured victory for the Republic of Ireland over Wales in their second international friendly at Marbella.

Soccer • 05 Mar 19

Campbell (r) in action against Northern Ireland

Megan Campbell returns for Ireland duty after injury

Ireland take on Wales in two friendly games in Spain - one at the end of February and the second in early March.

Soccer • 22 Feb 19

Galway defender Shauna Brennan has been drafted in

Brennan called into Bell's Ireland squad

Republic of Ireland manager Colin Bell has added Galway Women's defender Shauna Brennan to the squad to face Belgium.

Soccer • 14 Jan 19

Megan Connolly, left, returns to the Ireland squad after completing her college commitments at Florida State University

Connolly returns to Ireland squad, Kiernan ruled out

Republic of Ireland manager Colin Bell will be without striker Leanne Kiernan for the upcoming friendly with Belgium, but midfielder Megan Connolly makes a welcome return.

Soccer • 08 Jan 19

Ireland missed out on next year's World Cup, despite an impressive campaign and will now attempt to reach England for Euro 2021

Ireland placed in Pot 3 for Euro 2021 qualifying draw

The Republic of Ireland have been placed in Pot 3 ahead of the draw for UEFA Women's Euro 2021, which takes place in February.

Soccer • 20 Dec 18