Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

The Republic of Ireland are set for an away trip in March 2020

Three possible opponents for Ireland in play-offs

We untangle the nations League web to see who the Republic of Ireland could face in the March play-offs.

Kasper Schmeichel is all to aware of the threat stand-in captain Shane Duffy will pose from set-pieces

Schmeichel: Denmark need a win is the mindset

Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel insists settling for a draw against the Republic of Ireland will not enter their mindset during tonight's Euro 2020 qualifier at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 18 Nov 19

Enda Stevens, Callum Robinson and Glenn Whelan horse around in training

Ireland must be ready to go right to the wire

Familiarity certainly seems to breed contempt when it comes to Republic of Ireland fixtures against Denmark, yet the fact that these sides will meet for a sixth time in two years makes it no easier to predict the outcome. Ed Leahy looks ahead to another huge night at the Aviva.

Soccer • 18 Nov 19

John Aldridge: "This is a fantastic opportunity to get them back, it really is."

This is a golden chance to heal the hurt - Aldridge

John Aldridge said the Republic of Ireland must take a brilliant opportunity to atone for their hammering against Denmark two years ago when the two sides meet again at the Aviva Stadium on Monday night.

Soccer • 17 Nov 19

Parrott made his Spurs debut against Colchester in the League Cup

Eriksen: Troy 'similar' to Kane but has a lot to learn

Christian Eriksen believes Troy Parrott has some traits in common with Harry Kane but that the young Ireland striker "has a lot to learn".

Soccer • 17 Nov 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

Shane Duffy will be Ireland's captain against Denmark

Duffy to lead Ireland into battle against Denmark

Mick McCarthy has confirmed that Shane Duffy will captain Ireland for Monday's must-win Euro 2020 qualifying clash with Denmark.

Soccer • 17 Nov 19

The pieces are coming together in the make up of Euro 2020

Euro 2020 permutations ahead of final qualifying games

Four places remain up for grabs in the final round of Euro 2020 qualifying fixtures, which begin later this afternoon, with the Republic of Ireland already guaranteed at least a play-off spot.

Soccer • 17 Nov 19

'It was great to see him working on the pitch today'

Randolph hands Ireland fitness boost ahead of Denmark

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Darren Randolph has handed Mick McCarthy a huge boost after he stepped up his training with the squad ahead of their crunch Euro 2020 qualifier against Denmark.

Soccer • 16 Nov 19

Matt Doherty does some gym work ahead of the Denmark showdown

Republic of Ireland v Denmark: All you need to know

The Republic of Ireland face Denmark in a mammoth Euro 2020 qualifier on Monday night. Here's all you need to know.

Soccer • 17 Nov 19

'We know each other well, and that goes both ways, so we don't have the upper hand in that regard'

'We hate to play Ireland at the moment' - Delaney

Denmark midfielder Thomas Delaney says his side 'hate to play Ireland' after clashing with them so many times.

Soccer • 16 Nov 19

Martin Braithwaite celebrates scoring Denmark's third goal

Denmark warm up for Aviva with Gibraltar annihilation

Denmark warmed up for Monday night's huge Euro 2020 qualifier showdown against the Republic of Ireland in Dublin with a 6-0 thumping of Gibraltar.

Soccer • 16 Nov 19

Derrick Williams found the net for Ireland on Thursday

Williams ruled out of Ireland's showdown with Denmark

Ireland will be without the services of Derrick Williams for their must-win European Championship qualifier with Denmark at the Aviva Stadium on Monday.

Soccer • 15 Nov 19

Ireland need a change of form to qualify for Euro 2020

Decade of goal woes on Ireland's shoulders

It is a decade since Ireland scored two goals at home to a team inside the top 100 of the world. Here is a look at Ireland's options purely on a statistical basis.

Soccer • 13 Nov 19

Aaron Connolly ruled out of huge Danish showdown

The Republic of Ireland have been dealt a major blow ahead of next week's huge Euro 2020 qualifier against Denmark after striker Aaron Connolly was ruled out with a groin injury.

Soccer • 11 Nov 19

Troy Parrott will make his senior Republic of Ireland debut against New Zealand

Parrott in Ireland squad for critical Euro qualifier

Troy Parrott has been named in Mick McCarthy's final Republic of Ireland squad for the decisive Euro 2020 qualifier with Denmark on Monday week.

Soccer • 07 Nov 19

Troy Parrott training with Ireland's Under-21s

Ireland injury fears ease, Parrott to stay in squad

Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy has said he expects Glenn Whelan, Darren Randolph and Matt Doherty to be fit to face Denmark and confirmed he will retain Troy Parrott in the squad to face New Zealand and the Danes.

Soccer • 05 Nov 19

Glenn Whelan has earned 90 caps for the Republic of Ireland

Whelan adds to McCarthy worries ahead of Denmark clash

Glenn Whelan has become the latest injury concern for Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy ahead of the Euro 2020 qualifier showdown with Denmark in two weeks' time.

Soccer • 04 Nov 19

Mick McCarthy named his extended Republic of Ireland squad at a press conference on Tuesday afternoon

McCarthy keeps options open & cards close to his chest

Mick McCarthy named a 39-man extended panel for the meetings with New Zealand and Denmark, and then littered his press conference with vague hints about who does, and does not, have any genuine hope of featuring in the match that matters.

Soccer • 29 Oct 19

Parrott and Manning included in extended Ireland squad

Mick McCarthy has included Troy Parrott and Ryan Manning in his extended squad for the upcoming friendly with New Zealand, and the winner takes all Euro 2020 qualifier clash with Denmark.

Soccer • 29 Oct 19

A dejected Shane Duffy sits on the Aviva Stadium turf after the 2017 hammering at the hands of Denmark

We've moved on from Danish nightmare - Duffy

Shane Duffy is confident the Republic of Ireland have put their World Cup nightmare at the hands of Denmark firmly behind them as they prepare to meet again with Euro 2020 qualification at stake.

Soccer • 16 Oct 19

David McGoldrick is out of the Switzerland game

David McGoldrick ruled out of crucial Swiss showdown

David McGoldrick has been ruled out of the Republic of Ireland's huge Euro 2020 qualifier against Switzerland on Tuesday night.

Soccer • 13 Oct 19

Republic of Ireland players, from left, Derrick Williams, John Egan and Alan Browne

Reality bites but Ireland still have two shots at glory

Ireland were handed a timely reality check in Tbilisi, but the mission remains clear and obvious: one win from two games and we're going to the Euros.

Soccer • 13 Oct 19

Kasper Schmeichel made a host of top class saves for Denmark

Schmeichel the hero as Denmark take control of Group D

Kasper Schmeichel pulled off a string of world class saves as hosts Denmark frustrated Switzerland before Yussuf Poulsen pounced for the winner in the 84th minute.

Soccer • 12 Oct 19

Georgia and Denmark players lineup ahead of the 0-0 draw in Tbilisi

McCarthy: Georgia draw only useful if we do our stuff

Mick McCarthy has insisted he was not surprised to see Georgia boost the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2020 qualification hopes with a draw against Group D rivals Denmark.

Soccer • 09 Sep 19