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Pierre Emile Hojbjerg of Denmark cuts a frustrated figure

McCarthy wary of Georgia as Denmark slip in Tbilisi

The Republic of Ireland's qualification chances received a boost tonight as Denmark were held to a 0-0 draw away to Georgia in Tbilisi, but Mick McCarthy warned against celebrating anything until a crucial October is over.

Soccer • 09 Sep 19

The Republic of Ireland starting line-up for their Euro 2020 qualifier against Switzerland

Time to acknowledge the team that never goes away

The Republic of Ireland have given themselves a shot in Group D thanks to a remarkably dogged refusal to accept they're often second best.

Soccer • 07 Sep 19

Eriksen scored two penalties for the Danes

Euro 2020 qualifying round-up: Routine win for Denmark

Denmark are second in Euro 2020 qualifying Group D, the same one as the Republic of Ireland, after Christian Eriksen converted two penalties in a 6-0 rout of Gibraltar on Thursday.

Soccer • 05 Sep 19

Denmark announce Hareide's long-term replacement

The Republic of Ireland's Euro 2020 qualifying opponents Denmark have announced that former Mainz 05 boss Kasper Hjulmand will take over from Aage Hareide as manager next summer.

Soccer • 12 Jun 19

Mick McCarthy made his presence felt on the line

It wasn't 'sexy football' but McCarthy happy with win

Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy admitted he'd 'love to have turned everybody on with some sexy football' but he is very happy with the win over Gibraltar

Soccer • 10 Jun 19

Callum Robinson in action against Gibraltar

Robinson wanted to 'impress the gaffer'

Callum Robinson admitted that he just wanted to 'impress the gaffer' after he was handed his first start for the Republic of Ireland under Mick McCarthy against Gibraltar.

Soccer • 11 Jun 19

Shane Duffy heads home the leveller against Denmark

Gibraltar boss: More to Irish than Duffy aerial threat

Julio Ribas has warned Gibraltar not to be sucked into believing Shane Duffy is the Republic of Ireland's only threat as they attempt to pull off a Euro 2020 qualifying shock.

Soccer • 09 Jun 19

Shane Duffy celebrates heading home the equaliser in Copenhagen

We used Danish talk as motivation - Shane Duffy

Shane Duffy has revealed the Republic of Ireland used Denmark's criticism as added motivation to secure a priceless Euro 2020 qualifying point in Copenhagen.

Soccer • 08 Jun 19

Seamus Coleman wants Ireland to show more positivity

Coleman wants more responsibility from comeback kids

Republic of Ireland captain Seamus Coleman was happy to leave Copenhagen with a point but admitted to frustration with the need for a fightback to fire the Irish attack.

Soccer • 07 Jun 19

Rough justice for Judge who breaks wrist after key play

Substitute Alan Judge turned the game for the Republic of Ireland but suffered a broken wrist in the final minute, after his wonderful free-kick set up Shane Duffy for the equaliser.

Soccer • 07 Jun 19

'We had to battle, dig deep and come from a goal behind'

'We had to battle' - Hendrick proud after deserved draw

Jeff Hendrick has hailed the character and resilience of his team-mates after Ireland rallied to secure a draw against Denmark.

Soccer • 07 Jun 19

James McClean had a frustrating night on the left flank

Player ratings: Shane Duffy leads from the back

Shane Duffy was the man of the match on a night when the Republic of Ireland had to work hard for a point against familiar foes Denmark.

Soccer • 07 Jun 19

Recap: Denmark 1-1 Republic of Ireland

Shane Duffy struck late to earn Mick McCarthy's men a draw on a night when the defence was well-tested by old foes Denmark.

Soccer • 07 Jun 19

Ireland players go through their paces at the Parken Stadium

McCarthy keeps it simple to stump potential spies

Mick McCarthy said any Danish spies at the Parken Stadium were wasting their time watching the Republic of Ireland's final training session before their crunch Euro 2020 showdown.

Soccer • 07 Jun 19

The Danes played talk down talk of verbal sniping between them and Ireland in recent years

Schmeichel: We have our style, Ireland have theirs

Age Hareide is convinced star man Christian Eriksen will not be deflected from Denmark's Euro 2020 mission by either his Champions League final disappointment or speculation over his future.

Soccer • 06 Jun 19

Ireland meet Denmark for the fifth time under two years in Copenhagen tomorrow

All you need to know: Denmark v Ireland

The lowdown ahead of Ireland's renewal of acquaintances with Denmark in Parken Stadium in Copenhagen on Friday night

Soccer • 06 Jun 19

Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy faces his first big test in his second spell in charge

Preview: Ireland face familiar foes with fresh optimism

Ireland can be hopeful of securing a positive result in Denmark under the revitalising regime of Mick McCarthy, writes Ed Leahy.

Soccer • 07 Jun 19

John Egan: "We'll be playing against some of the best teams in Europe, in the world."

Egan ready to take on big boys with 'band of brothers'

John Egan celebrated Sheffield United's promotion to the Premier League with gusto but he's determined to go into the top division with "no fear" alongside his Blades "band of brothers".

Soccer • 23 May 19

'I know full well if you have them trapped in the hotel, never going out and never doing anything, that's going to cause a problem'

McCarthy insists Faro camp is not all work and no play

Mick McCarthy will not allow cabin fever to disrupt his preparations for the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2020 qualifiers against Denmark and Gibraltar.

Soccer • 22 May 19

Denmark come back from the dead to leave Ireland top

Henrik Dalsgaard scored a 93rd-minute equaliser to complete an incredible comeback.

Soccer • 26 Mar 19

Denmark and Ireland will go head-to-head, once again, in the upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers

Euro rivals Denmark can 'get even better' - Hareide

After two years without a competitive defeat in open play and a run to the knockout rounds of the World Cup, Denmark coach Age Hareide is reaping the rewards for a tweak to the country's footballing philosophy.

Soccer • 11 Dec 18

Denmark manager Aage Hareide (L) with assistant manager Jon Dahl Tomasson before last year's World Cup play-off in Dublin

'You can't change the players' - Danes ready for Dublin

Denmark assistant manager Jon Dahl Tomasson said he's looking forward to another battle with the Republic of Ireland following the Euro 2020 qualifying draw in Dublin.

Soccer • 02 Dec 18

Mick McCarthy: "I'm not saying our group is easier but the Netherlands and Germany would have been a really tough ask"

McCarthy relieved and positive after Euro 2020 draw

Mick McCarthy insists that the Republic of Ireland's qualifying draw for Euro 2020 was far from easy though he admitted that a group containing the Netherlands and Germany would have represented a tougher ask.

Soccer • 02 Dec 18

FAI chief executive John Delaney has seen his own role questioned

'Ireland's issues go deeper than the manager'

Former Republic of Ireland Under-23 manager Pat Fenlon believes that issues within the Ireland international set-up go far beyond the manager and called for a 'root and branch' examination of what's happening in Irish soccer.

Soccer • 21 Nov 18

Enda Stevens in action against Lasse Schone of Denmark

Stevens insists Ireland players are behind O'Neill

Enda Stevens has backed manager Martin O'Neill to get it right once again as the Republic of Ireland wave goodbye to a disappointing year.

Soccer • 20 Nov 18