Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Roy Keane delivered an honest assessment of Ireland's performance against Belarus at Turner's Cross

Keane scathing in appraisal of 'poor' Irish stars

Roy Keane has delivered a typically withering critique of the performances of a number of Republic of Ireland internationals in last night's 2-1 friendly defeat to Belarus, insisting some of those selected in the 23-man squad for Euro 2016 were fortunate to be on the plane to France.

Euro 2016 • 01 Jun 16

As it happened: Republic of Ireland v Netherlands

Relive all the action from the Aviva as Martin O'Neill's side draw 1-1 with the Dutch in their penultimate friendly game before Euro 2016.

Soccer • 02 Nov 16

The Ireland team that defeated Bosnia in a two-legged play-off to reach France 2016

Hamann: Ireland can prosper at competitive Euros

Former Germany international Didi Hamann believes that it's harder to win the Euros than the World Cup but that Ireland have a decent chance of getting out of their group this summer.

Soccer • 18 May 16

Vincent Kompany (R) is facing a fitness race for this summer's Euros

Belgium fears grow over Kompany injury battle

Belgium are sweating over captain Vincent Kompany's latest injury, as the clock ticks down to the start of Euro 2016.

Soccer • 06 May 16

Walter's 69th-minute goal finally saw off Georgia at the Aviva Stadium

Walters: Ireland 'a million miles' from Euros

Despite firing Ireland firmly into the race for Euro 2016 qualification, Jonathan Walters has said the side are still "a million miles" from making it to France.

Soccer • 08 Sep 15

Kyle Lafferty has scored seven goals during the qualifying campaign

O'Neill confident NI dream will not be derailed

Michael O'Neill is confident Northern Ireland's Euro 2016 dream will not be derailed by suspensions next month.

Soccer • 08 Sep 15

Ireland will need to control the game from the opening exchanges like Scotland did at Celtic Park

Brian Kerr: Ireland need solid start for victory

Former manager Brian Kerr believes that Ireland need to begin the match against Scotland the way they finished the game against Poland if they are to have a chance of winning Saturday’s EURO 2016 qualifier at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 12 Jun 15

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