Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Liverpool are unbeaten in the league since their defeat to Burnley on 20 August

Dunphy: Klopp must do some shopping in January

While Liverpool have much going for them in pursuit of at last winning the Premier League, Eamon Dunphy believes their dodgy defence will undermine their quest to reign supreme come the end of the season.

Soccer • 31 Oct 16

Jose Mourinho has an impossible job on his hands at Manchester United, according to Eamon Dunphy

Dunphy: Manchester United need a couple of billion

Eamon Dunphy was scathing in his appraisal of the prospects of both Manchester City and Manchester United tonight, accusing City of effectively burning their money in the transfer market and insisting that the Red Devils need “a couple of billion” to restore them to their former glory.

Soccer • 25 Oct 16

No Wes, no party, according to Eamon Dunphy

Ireland won't qualify without Hoolahan - Dunphy

RTÉ soccer analyst Eamon Dunphy believes that Ireland will fail to qualify for the 2018 unless Wes Hoolahan handed a more prominent role in the team.

Soccer • 10 Oct 16

Dunphy hopes to see Tolka Park preserved

Eamon Dunphy hopes Tolka Park will remain in use for sport despite Shelbourne opting to end their stay at the Drumcondra venue.

Soccer • 04 Oct 16

Jon Walters scored the only goal of the game when the sides last met

Dunphy: Ireland must be wary of improving Georgia

Ireland can expect to meet a significantly improved Georgia from the side that ceded six points to Martin O’Neill’s men in the last qualifying campaign, says Eamon Dunphy.

Soccer • 04 Oct 16

A frustrated Wayne Rooney argues with referee Michael Oliver during the loss to Watford

Dunphy launches defence of under-fire Rooney

Wayne Rooney’s poor start to the season has led some pundits to suggest that the Manchester United captain has now entered a period of terminal decline, but Eamon Dunphy believes Rooney has been unfairly scapegoated after United’s indifferent start to the season.

Soccer • 19 Sep 16

Paul Pogba struggled to make an impact in the Manchester derby

Eamon Dunphy: Pogba will be a spectacular failure

We may only be a month into the new season, but Eamon Dunphy is already having doubts about the Jose Mourinho project at Manchester United, in particular the wisdom of bringing Paul Pogba back to the club.

Soccer • 13 Sep 16

RTÉ Panel unimpressed by 'long-ball' Ireland

RTÉ analysts Liam Brady and Eamon Dunphy thought the Republic of Ireland's passing game left a lot to be desired in their draw against Serbia.

Soccer • 06 Sep 16

Pep Guardiola is unlikely to prove Manchester City's messiah, according to Eamon Dunphy

Dunphy expresses doubts over Guardiola's City side

Manchester City may be able to boast a 100% winning record under new manager Pep Guardiola, but RTÉ analyst Eamon Dunphy harbours deep reservations on the prospects of the club under the decorated Spanish manager.

Soccer • 30 Aug 16

Robbie Keane has scored 67 goals in 145 internationals for Ireland

Dunphy praises 'goalscoring machine' Keane

Eamon Dunphy has joined the chorus of tributes to Robbie Keane after the Republic of Ireland legend revealed that his storied international career will come to an end after the friendly fixture against Oman at Aviva Stadium next Wednesday.

Soccer • 25 Aug 16

Arsene Wenger is feeling the heat at Arsenal already

Wenger is ‘detached from reality’ - Dunphy

RTÉ soccer analyst Eamon Dunphy believes that Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is ‘detached from reality’ and expects the pressure on him from the stands to grow.

Soccer • 23 Aug 16

Cristiano Ronaldo walks from the field in tears during the Euro 2016 final

Eamon Dunphy: Game's best players being crucified

Eamon Dunphy has admitted to being underwhelmed by the standard of fare and Euro 2016 and believes the game’s brightest stars are burning out due to the rigours of a demanding calendar.

Soccer • 11 Jul 16

Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo will come face-to-face at Euro 2016

Eamon Dunphy: I’d have Gareth Bale over Ronaldo

With Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo set to lock horns as Wales and Portugal battle it out for a place in the Euro 2016 final, Eamon Dunphy says he would choose the Welsh star over the three-time Ballon d’Or winner.

Euro 2016 • 04 Jul 16

Premier League

Eamon Dunphy on Pep v Jose in Manchester

Cricket • 22 Jun 16

James McCarthy (R) holds his head in his hands after Axel Witsel's goal

VIDEO: Dunphy says McCarthy lapses 'can't happen'

Eamon Dunphy has singled out James McCarthy for strong criticism in the wake of the Republic of Ireland's 3-0 defeat to Belgium, and said Roy Keane must shoulder some of the responsibility for the lack of improvement in midfield.

Euro 2016 • 18 Jun 16

James McClean cuts a frustrated figure during the loss to Belgium

Dunphy: Ireland didn't give it their best shot

Eamon Dunphy lamented a "sadness" that the Republic of Ireland hadn't "given it their best shot" against Belgium - but insisted victory against Italy and progression to the last 16 is still within reach.

Euro 2016 • 18 Jun 16

Ireland players show their dejection after Sweden leveled

Dunphy: Ireland lacked wherewithal to protect lead

Even though he described Ireland’s performance as “brave”, Eamon Dunphy was ultimately disappointed that Martin O’Neill’s side could not manage the game effectively once they took the lead against Sweden in Monday’s Euro 2016 clash at the Stade de France.

Euro 2016 • 13 Jun 16

Dunphy doesn't believe the Irish management know their best team

Dunphy has 'reservations' about Irish management

RTÉ pundit Eamon Dunphy believes Ireland’s team spirit can help them progress to the Euro 2016 knockout stages, but has concerns over Martin O’Neill’s “conservative” management style.

Soccer • 08 Jun 16

Dunphy, second right, at the recent announcement that Hyundai Ireland will sponsor RTÉ's Euro 2016 coverage

Dunphy confident Ireland can make quarters

Eamon Dunphy is predicting that the Republic of Ireland Ireland can "go pretty deep" into Euro 2016 despite a tricky group featuring Belgium, Italy and Sweden.

Euro 2016 • 09 Jun 16

There's known to be no love lost between Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho

Eamon Dunphy gripped by prospect of Jose v Pep

Manchester may be home to Britain’s best-loved and longest-running soap opera, but it’s soon to play host to a new drama that Eamon Dunphy believes will make for compelling viewing, with Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola set to be the main protagonists.

Soccer • 24 May 16

Dunphy: I wouldn't feel safe going to the Euros

With the possibility that this summer’s Euro 2016 tournament could be targeted by terrorists, Eamon Dunphy has admitted he would not feel safe attending the event in France.

Soccer • 16 May 16

Louis van Gaal's Manchester United side trail Manchester City by just two points but have a game in hand

Eamon Dunphy: Manchester United still 'hopeless'

Manchester United’s Champions League destiny for next season may now be in their own hands, but Eamon Dunphy sees little cause for celebration at the Theatre of Dreams.

Soccer • 09 May 16

Eamon Dunphy in action on the RTÉ2 panel

VIDEO: Dunphy slams Man City 'chancers'

RTÉ Soccer analyst Eamon Dunphy has blasted Manchester City’s expensively assembled players as ‘chancers’ following their semi-final elimination at the hands of Real Madrid.

Soccer • 05 May 16

Leicester City are the neutral's favourite for the title

Spurs can still catch Leicester, insists Dunphy

Eamon Dunphy believes that Tottenham Hotspur will push Leicester City every step of the way on the way of the Premier League title and predicts more twists to come.

Soccer • 25 Apr 16

Atletico Madrid's players celebrate their victory

VIDEO: RTÉ Panel disagree on merits of Atleti win

Atletico Madrid dumped holders Barcelona out of the Champions League but the RTÉ football panel had differing view on the methods employed by the underdogs to reach the semi-finals.

Soccer • 14 Apr 16