Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Brian Murphy of Waterford saves a shot on goal

Munster derby draw sees Cork slip closer to the drop

Cork City's hopes of avoiding relegation from the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division have suffered another serious blow as they drew 0-0 with Munster rivals Waterford at Turner's Cross.

Soccer • 17 Oct 20

Daryl Murphy made his first apperance for homeclub Waterford in 15 years

Brennan strikes late as Shels secure vital away win

Shelbourne took a giant leap towards safety in this year's SSE Airtricity Premier Division as Ryan Brennan struck late in a 1-0 win over Waterford at the RSC.

Soccer • 10 Oct 20

Waterford sign Daryl Murphy for a second time this week

LOI team news: Waterford host Saints in race for Europe

There is just one match in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division tonight, with Dundalk's visit to the Ryan McBride Brandywell postponed due to international call-ups.

Soccer • 04 Sep 20

Daryl Murphy attended the Munster derby against Cork earlier this month

Waterford FC confirm return of Daryl Murphy

Waterford FC have confirmed the signing of former Republic of Ireland international Daryl Murphy.

Soccer • 31 Aug 20

Daryl Murphy left Waterford in 2005 to join Sunderland

Sheridan 'hopeful' Waterford will conclude Murphy deal

Waterford manager John Sheridan expects Daryl Murphy to sign for the club and believes the Republic of Ireland international would be a "massive" addition to the team.

Soccer • 31 Jul 20

Daryl Murphy served a ban for taking recreational drugs last season

Daryl Murphy reveals he secretly served cocaine ban

Former Republic of Ireland international Daryl Murphy has revealed that he secretly served an FA ban for taking cocaine on a night out.

Soccer • 09 Dec 19

Daryl Murphy is finish his career in England at the end of the season

Daryl Murphy set for Bolton switch

Former Republic of Ireland international Daryl Murphy is set to join Bolton Wanderers until the end of the season.

Soccer • 02 Sep 19

Bamford has scored one goal in an injury-interrupted debut season with Leeds United

McCarthy keen to hold talks with Leeds striker Bamford

Mick McCarthy has said that Leeds United striker Patrick Bamford wants to speak to him with regards to his international future as the Republic of Ireland manager looks to bolster his options up front.

Soccer • 14 Jan 19

Morata brace sweeps Chelsea past limited Forest

There was no fairytale at the Bridge for Daryl Murphy's Nottingham Forest as Alvaro Morata scored twice to ensure FA Cup holders Chelsea advanced with a 2-0 third-round win.

Soccer • 05 Jan 19

Callum O'Dowda scored Bristol City's second

Championship round-up: O'Dowda and McGoldrick on target

Republic of Ireland internationals Callum O'Dowda and David McGoldrick were on target in the Championship , while leaders Leeds were beaten again.

Soccer • 01 Jan 19

Daryl Murphy breaks the deadlock against Newcastle

Carabao Cup wrap: Murphy helps Forest sink Newcastle

Former Republic of Ireland frontman Daryl Murphy set Nottingham Forest on their way to a Carabao Cup second-round defeat of his former Newcastle United.

Soccer • 30 Aug 18

Alan Browne is mobbed by his teammates after giving his side the lead

Championship wrap: Browne, Murphy and O'Brien on target

Republic of Ireland midfielder Alan Browne was the match winner for Preston as they got their season off to an ideal start with a 1-0 win at home to QPR.

Soccer • 04 Aug 18

Daryl Murphy celebrating his first international goal in Belgrade

Ireland manager O'Neill pays tribute to retiring Murphy

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill has paid tribute to striker Daryl Murphy who has called time on his international career.

Soccer • 27 Jan 18

Wes Hoolahan and Daryl Murphy may choose to make Tuesday night's game their last for Ireland

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

One change for Ireland as Meyler returns

Martin O'Neill has recalled David Meyler to the Republic of Ireland team to face Denmark in tonight's World Cup play-off against Denmark, with Wes Hoolahan forced to settle for a place on the bench.

Soccer • 14 Nov 17

Daryl Murphy will likely lead the line for Ireland

Expect tried and trusted battlers to get Copenhagen nod

Callum O'Dowda is knocking on the door but the Parken Stadium demands experience and proven capability.

Soccer • 10 Nov 17

Daryl Murphy operated as a lone striker in Cardiff

Murphy enjoys leading the line as play-off is reached

Daryl Murphy is relishing his emergence from Robbie Keane's shadow as his career moves into its twilight.

Soccer • 10 Oct 17

Ireland can meet Italy, Denmark, Croatia, Switzerland or Portugal in the play-offs

Ireland's six steps on road to the World Cup play-offs

Martin O'Neill's Republic of Ireland completed a journey they started last September with a 1-0 victory over Wales in Cardiff to book their place in the World Cup play-offs. Here were take a look at some of the most important steps of the journey.

Soccer • 10 Oct 17

Brady and McClean return as O'Neill makes three changes

Robbie Brady and James McClean have been restored to the Republic of Ireland starting team to face Wales as manager Martin O'Neill makes three changes to his side for tonight's do-or-die World Cup qualifier.

Soccer • 09 Oct 17

Daryl Murphy fires home the opener for Ireland

Man-of-the-match Murphy happy to repay his manager

Ireland striker Daryl Murphy was pleased to repay the faith that Martin O'Neill showed in him with a two goal display against Moldova.

Soccer • 06 Oct 17

Daryl Murphy: 'It helps if you know someone's game but we train together every day.'

Daryl Murphy confident he can click with the new boys

Daryl Murphy feels ready to adapt to any striking partner he's paired with should he get the nod against Moldova, with the chances of a new face coming into the reckoning increasing daily.

Soccer • 04 Oct 17

Sean Maguire celebrates his goal for Preston

Maguire, Browne and Murphy all score in Championship

Irish duo Sean Maguire and Alan Browne were on the mark in the Championship as their Preston North End side knocked Cardiff off the top of the table with a 3-0 win.

Soccer • 13 Sep 17

David Meyler believes Ireland should have taken all three points against Serbia

Ireland deserved to win, says Meyler

David Meyler believes that Ireland were the better team in their 1-0 World Cup qualifying defeat against Serbia in Dublin and that they should have taken all three points.

Soccer • 05 Sep 17

Martin O'Neill has opted against naming Sean Maguire in his full Ireland squad

Maguire and Doyle miss out for Ireland

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill has named his 25-man squad for the World Cup qualifying games against Georgia and Serbia, with Sean Maguire and Kevin Doyle among those to miss out.

Soccer • 28 Aug 17

Championship round-up: McGoldrick & Murphy on song

Republic of Ireland strikers Daryl Murphy and David McGoldrick both got on the scoresheet to help Nottingham Forest and Ipswich respectively to Championship victories on Saturday.

Soccer • 12 Aug 17