Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Declan Rice in action for West Ham, holding off Spurs striker Harry Kane

Meet the players: Chance to impress O'Neill in Turkey

Martin O'Neill named seven uncapped players in his squad for the upcoming trip to Turkey. Ed Leahy takes a look at the new arrivals ahead of the Antalya encounter.

Soccer • 08 Mar 18

O'Neill must have 2020 vision for Turkey and beyond

Our man Ed Leahy takes a look at who he thinks should make the plane for this month's friendly away to Turkey.

Soccer • 07 Mar 18

Rice in action for Ireland's Under-21s against Isreal in 2017

Reports suggest that Rice will stick with Ireland

Fears that Declan Rice could declare for England appear to have been dispelled, according to reports on Tuesday morning.

Soccer • 30 Jan 18

Declan Rice is having a fine season for West Ham

Ireland U21 star Rice on England radar

Ireland Under-21 star Declan Rice has popped up on England's radar with manager Gareth Southgate admitting that the West Ham defender is someone they are "aware of".

Soccer • 26 Jan 18

Josh Cullen (L) in action against Shrewsbury

Ireland U21 Josh Cullen hungry for taste of big time

Republic of Ireland U21 midfielder Josh Cullen is ready to follow in Declan Rice's footsteps and make an impact in the Premier League after helping West Ham squeak past FA Cup underdogs Shrewsbury.

Soccer • 18 Jan 18

The teenage defender has impressed for the Hammers

Rising star Rice recalls heartache of Chelsea release

Ireland underage international Declan Rice was devastated when he was released by Chelsea but four years on he is rapidly turning into a Premier League star.

Soccer • 07 Jan 18

Rice has impressed many in his 11 Premier League appearances this season

Declan Rice's star continues to shine brightly

Declan Rice's rapid upward trajectory shows no signs of slowing down after a man-of-the-match performance against Tottenham that won widespread praise from fans and team-mates alike.

Soccer • 05 Jan 18

Adrian and Cheikhou Kouyate of West Ham United get in a tangle

Recap: Tottenham 1-1 West Ham

Declan Rice helps West Ham to a battling point at Wembley. Read back on how it happened.

Soccer • 16 Jan 18

David Moyes has full confidence in his own ability

'I'm capable of doing the job at any club in the world'

West Ham United manager David Moyes believes he is good enough to manage any team in the world and is keen to prove his capability at the Premier League club this season.

Soccer • 19 Dec 17

Declan Rice put in a solid performance against the league leaders

Irish Hammer singled out for praise on MOTD2

After an accomplished performance for West Ham in Sunday's clash with Manchester City, Republic of Ireland U21 international Declan Rice can only get better and better, so says former Hammer Matthew Upson.

Soccer • 04 Dec 17

Fit-again Hendrick set to make Burnley return

Republic of Ireland midfielder Jeff Hendrick has finally overcome the thigh injury that ruled him out of the crucial World Cup qualifiers against Georgia and Serbia, and is available for Burnley's Carabao Cup clash with Leeds at Turf Moor tomorrow night.

Soccer • 18 Sep 17

Declan Rice put in a solid shift in the middle of the park as he made his first Premier League start for West Ham

Ice-cool Rice could force his way into O'Neill's plans

The 'what might have been' and the 'what should be' future of Ireland's midfield lined up side by side on Saturday as West Ham United faced Southampton at St Mary's Stadium.

Soccer • 21 Aug 17

Charlie Austin fires home from the spot for Southampton

Premier League wrap: Rice suffers Hammers heartbreak

Republic of Ireland U19 international Declan Rice made his first Premier League start for West Ham, but it ended in heartbreak as Southampton snatched a 3-2 win at the death.

Soccer • 20 Aug 17

Roy Keane with Kevin Long in the background at Fota Island

Keane wants newcomers to grab their chance

Roy Keane is hoping that some of the inexperienced players who have been at the Republic of Ireland's training camp in Cork this week can go on to become international regulars.

Soccer • 26 May 17

Declan Rice started his youth career at Chelsea before making the move to West Ham in 2014

Rice relishing surprise Ireland opportunity

West Ham's Declan Rice has revealed that he reacted with disbelief to the news that he had been requested to train with Martin O'Neill's Republic of Ireland squad this week.

Soccer • 25 May 17

Cork City duo join Rice in Ireland training squad

Cork City goalkeepers Mark McNulty and Alan Smith have been called into the Republic of Ireland training squad, with the uncapped trio of Declan Rice, Kevin Long and Alan Browne also earning call-ups.

Soccer • 23 May 17

Declan Rice