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Manager Markku Kanerva remains at the helm but other voices on his staff have been empowered to instigate a shift in style

View from Finland: Style shift adds intrigue for Irish

Finnish football journalist Ari Virtanen joins Raf Diallo on a bonus episode of the RTÉ Soccer Podcast to share an insight into a Finland team in the midst of a style shift which is awaiting the Republic of Ireland in Helsinki on Thursday.

Soccer • 08 Oct 24

Greece's two-goal hero Fotis Ioannidis (R) celebrates with Dimitris Pelkas

Nations League: Greece thump Finland, five-star Germany

A Fotis Ioannidis brace and Benjamin Kallman's own goal secured a comfortable 3-0 Nations League victory for Greece over Finland in the Republic of Ireland's group B2.

Soccer • 07 Sep 24

Lily Agg (l) and Courtney Brosnan celebrate after Ireland's 1-0 win

Super-sub Agg in dreamland after scoring Ireland winner

Irish goal-scoring hero Lily Agg said that she was in dreamland having sealed her side's progression to the 2023 World Cup play-off stage following their 1-0 win over Finland at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 02 Sep 22

Ireland forward Leanne Kiernan will play in the Women's Super League after Liverpool's promotion last season

Byrne: Players' form means Pauw faces selection dilemma

The strength in depth of a Republic of Ireland squad brimming with talent means manager Vera Pauw faces a number of difficult selection decisions ahead of Thursday's crucial World Cup qualifying clash with Finland at Tallaght Stadium, according to RTÉ pundit Conan Byrne.

Soccer • 30 Aug 22

Alexandra Popp tries her luck from distance

Germany cruise past Finns as they head for last eight

Alexandra Popp was on the scoresheet again as Germany completed a 100% record in their Euro 2022 group games by beating Finland 3-0 at Stadium MK.

Soccer • 16 Jul 22

Pernille Harder is mobbed after her crucial goal

Denmark edge past Finns to keep Euro hopes alive

Denmark beat Finland 1-0 in their Euro 2022 Group B match at Stadium MK to keep alive their hopes of reaching the quarter-finals.

Soccer • 12 Jul 22

Mariona Caldentey (R) celebrates with Marta Cardona after scoring Spain's fourth goal

Spain fight back from early concession to crush Finland

Spain overcame the shock of conceding in the first minute to open their Euro 2022 campaign with a convincing 4-1 win over Finland in Milton Keynes.

Soccer • 08 Jul 22

'I'm definitely going to be doing my homework on the Finns'

Euro 2022 valuable homework for Finnish exam - Quinn

Republic of Ireland defender Louise Quinn will be a pundit on RTÉ's upcoming coverage of Women's Euro 2022 and tells Raf Diallo that the tournament will be a good opportunity to study next World Cup qualifying opponents Finland.

Soccer • 01 Jul 22

Ireland are looking to secure a play-off for the World Cup by finishing second in their group

RTE to show Ireland's concluding World Cup group games

The Republic of Ireland's FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 September qualifiers will be shown live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player.

Soccer • 27 Jun 22

A full house of 51,700 at the Aviva would be the second highest crowd at a women's sporting event in Ireland after the 2019 Ladies SFC final

Fallon: Ireland could sell out Aviva for Finland

Lisa Fallon believes that the Republic of Ireland could sell out the Aviva Stadium for their upcoming Women's World Cup 2023 qualifier with Finland but says the players must be consulted on any potential switch from their regular home in Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 13 Apr 22

Denise O'Sullivan celebrates the win in Helsinki

Pauw's Irish 'tigers' evolving a killer instinct

Two years on from conceding an injury-time equaliser to Greece, the Republic of Ireland held firm in Helsinki. Vera Pauw's side look stronger, fitter and smarter as they try to finally make the breakthrough and qualify for a major tournament.

Soccer • 27 Oct 21

Vera Pauw addresses her players after victory in Helsinki

Lessons from defeats made the difference, says Pauw

Republic of Ireland boss Vera Pauw said her team's run of defeats against high-ranking opposition taught them the lessons required to pull off a huge World Cup qualifier win against Finland in Helsinki on Tuesday.

Soccer • 26 Oct 21

Megan Connolly is mobbed after opening the scoring

Ireland produce huge Helsinki effort to take victory

The Republic of Ireland produced a superb defensive performance to plunder a crucial 2-1 win over Finland in Helsinki and give their World Cup qualification hopes a huge boost on Tuesday evening.

Soccer • 26 Oct 21

Amber Barrett: "We're getting closer all the time and we are developing."

Barrett: Ireland getting closer to slaying big guns

Amber Barrett says the Republic of Ireland's demanding run of fixtures over the last ten months is now standing to them as they look to pick up three crucial points against Finland this evening.

Soccer • 26 Oct 21

Pauw leading a training session at Leppavaara Stadium in Helsinki

Pauw: Complex group makes Helsinki clash 'the' game

Vera Pauw is aiming for the minimum target of a draw in Finland to put Republic of Ireland in the "driving seat" in the race for a World Cup qualification play-off place.

Soccer • 25 Oct 21

Rianna Jarrett and Louise Quinn during a squad training session in Helsinki

All you need to know: Finland v Republic of Ireland

After opening their group campaign with a 1-0 defeat to Sweden, Ireland travel to Helsinki looking for a positive result in Group A to maintain World Cup dreams.

Soccer • 25 Oct 21

Jamie Finn, left, and Lucy Quinn training in Helsinki's Leppavaara Stadium

Preview: Helsinki win would light up play-off hopes

Vera Pauw's Ireland take on Finland in Helsinki, knowing that an away win over the most likely direct rivals for a World Cup play-off spot could go a long way in boosting hopes of a successful qualification campaign, writes Raf Diallo

Soccer • 26 Oct 21

Lucy Quinn: "It's been a long time coming."

Lucy Quinn: 'It feels like I'm finally home'

It's been a whirlwind month for Lucy Quinn who has made an instant impression with the Republic of Ireland after a five-year journey to pull on the green shirt.

Soccer • 25 Oct 21

Denise O'Sullivan leaves the field with an injury against Sweden

Denise O'Sullivan passed fit to face Finland

Denise O'Sullivan has been given the all-clear to play in the Republic of Ireland's crucial 2023 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Finland after a scan on an arm injury sustained against Sweden.

Soccer • 22 Oct 21

Gerwyn Price and Wales team-mate Jonny Clayton moved through to a second-round tie with Lithuania on Saturday

Wales defeat Finland at World Cup of Darts

Reigning champions Wales began the defence of their Cazoo World Cup of Darts title by progressing to the last 16 with victory over Finland.

Darts • 09 Sep 21

Anthony Taylor interacts with Denmark manager Kasper Hjulmand and his Finnish counterpart Markku Kanerva following the treatment to Christian Eriksen

Taylor praised for handling of Eriksen situation

Anthony Taylor has been praised for his "perfect" handling of Christian Eriksen's cardiac arrest during the Denmark v Finland match by UEFA's referee's chief.

Soccer • 25 Jun 21

High-flying Belgium eventually grind down stubborn Fins

An own goal from Finland goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky and a smart Romelu Lukaku finish sent Belgium into the last 16 of Euro 2020 with a perfect record from Group B after a 2-0 win in St Petersburg.

Euro 2020 • 21 Jun 21

'I don't think they were given a great choice,' Duff said of Denmark

Duff: 'Disgraceful' to make Denmark finish Finland game

Damien Duff believes the decision to make Denmark finish their Euro 2020 match against Finland after Christian Eriksen's cardiac arrest was 'disgraceful'.

Euro 2020 • 17 Jun 21

Russia's Aleksey Miranchuk (C) celebrates scoring with his team-mates

Russia back on track as Miranchuk fires them past Finns

Aleksei Miranchuk scored the winner as Russia got their Euro 2020 campaign back on track with a 1-0 win over Finland in Group B.

Euro 2020 • 16 Jun 21

Christian Eriksen has made 109 appearances for Denmark

'I feel okay' – Eriksen offers thanks for huge support

Christian Eriksen has thanked the football world for its support after he collapsed with a cardiac arrest during Denmark's Euro 2020 clash against Finland on Saturday.

Soccer • 15 Jun 21