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Bazunu heads to Standard Liege for rest of season

Republic of Ireland and Southampton goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu has joined Belgian outfit Standard Liege on loan until the end of the season.

Soccer • 03 Feb

Gavin Bazunu made his return after a long absence

Bazunu back in action after nine months out

Republic of Ireland international Gavin Bazunu has played his first competitive football since suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon almost nine months ago.

Soccer • 10 Jan

Gavin Bazunu (L) and Evan Ferguson are nominated along with Chiedozie Ogbene for the senior men's prize

Bazunu and Ferguson to duel for two FAI awards

Gavin Bazunu and Evan Ferguson will go head to head for both the senior and young men's international player of the year prizes at the 34th FAI International Awards awards next month.

Soccer • 14 Nov 24

Gavin Bazunu limps off after injuring himself in a warm-up

Bazunu out for nine to ten months with Achilles injury

Republic of Ireland and Southampton goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu will be sidelined for 'nine to ten months' after it was confirmed that he suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon.

Soccer • 19 Apr 24

Gavin Bazunu leaves the pitch during the warm-up ahead of Southampton's clash with Preston

Bazunu doubtful for promotion push with 'bad' injury

Gavin Bazunu is a major doubt for Southampton's Premier League promotion push after picking up an injury ahead of his side's league clash against Preston North End.

Soccer • 18 Apr 24

Championship wrap: Bazunu & Smallbone shine for Saints

Republic of Ireland pair Gavin Bazunu and Will Smallbone both shone as Southampton moved up to second place in the Sky Bet Championship with a 3-1 victory at Swansea.

Soccer • 20 Jan 24

Gavin Bazunu had a busy night at the office

Player ratings: Bazunu impresses on dour night

The Republic of Ireland fell to a tame 1-0 defeat against the Netherlands in Amsterdam tonight, as a disappointing Euro 2024 qualification campaign ended with a whimper. Here's how we rated the players.

Soccer • 18 Nov 23

Gavin Bazunu's injury-time header from a corner was deflected into the Preston goal by Ched Evans

Championship wrap: Bazunu header secures Saints a draw

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu was instrumental in helping Southampton secure a draw with a last-gasp equaliser against Preston North End in the Championship.

Soccer • 25 Oct 23

'My view is if you've got a strong league, you'll end up having a strong national team'

McClean on development: 'It should be govt funded'

At the unveiling of the pilot scholarship programme for developing Irish footballers, James McClean insisted that government support is required to improve the domestic league and the prospects of young footballers in this country.

Soccer • 18 Oct 23

Gavin Bazunu in action during the recent defeat to the Dutch in Dublin

Bazunu calls on young guns to fire Ireland to victory

Gavin Bazunu has called on the young players in the Ireland squad to assume senior status and start getting results with the national team.

Soccer • 11 Oct 23

Gavin Bazunu at the launch of Shamrock Rovers' club initiative The Boot Room

Bazunu eager to win starting spot back at Southampton

Gavin Bazunu says he's confident that he can fight his way back into the first team at Southampton as the Saints look to make an immediate return to the Premier League.

Soccer • 04 Jul 23

Evan Ferguson and Gavin Bazunu both saw plenty of game-time but with different fortunes individually and for their clubs

Report card: Grading the Premier League's Irish cohort

As the Premier League season comes to a close with fewer minutes played than ever for the Irish contingent, RTÉ Sport's Raf Diallo grades the overall performances of the Boys in Green that featured in the English top flight.

Soccer • 31 May 23

Marian Pahars (L) managed his country for four years until 2017 and is now enjoying a role as an assistant coach

Latvia legend Pahars talks Keane, Bazunu and Ireland

Southampton cult hero and former Latvia striker and manager Marian Pahars speaks to RTÉ Sport's Raf Diallo at the Aviva Stadium ahead of Wednesday's friendly against the Republic of Ireland.

Soccer • 22 Mar 23

Evan Ferguson was a second-half sub for the visiting Seagulls

Premier League wrap: Ferguson returns, Saints succumb

Republic of Ireland striker Evan Ferguson made his return for Brighton as they earned a 1-1 draw at rivals Crystal Palace in the Premier League

Soccer • 11 Feb 23

Joelinton scores the only goal of the game past Republic of Ireland and Southampton keeper Gavin Bazunu

Joelinton puts Newcastle a step closer to cup final

Joelinton scored the only goal of the game to earn Newcastle a Carabao Cup semi-final first leg win at Southampton.

Soccer • 24 Jan 23

Gavin Bazunu and Ireland team-mate Evan Ferguson of Brighton after last Saturday's 3-1 setback for Southampton

Jones backs Bazunu but seeks Saints improvement

Southampton manager Nathan Jones is targeting a significant defensive improvement to lift his side off the bottom of the Premier League, having backed Gavin Bazunu in the wake of a goalkeeping error at the weekend.

Soccer • 30 Dec 22

Gavin Bazunu scored an own goal for Southampton

Carabao Cup wrap: Bazunu own goal but Saints march on

Gavin Bazunu scored an own goal, however, Southampton still made it through to the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup in what was Nathan Jones' first home game at the helm for the Saints.

Soccer • 20 Dec 22

Cullen & McCabe scoop Player of the Year awards

Josh Cullen has been crowned the FAI's men's senior player of the year, with Katie McCabe scooping the women's honour.

Soccer • 15 Nov 22

Still only 20 years old, Gavin Bazunu has impressed for Ireland

Bazunu stresses importance of week as squad look ahead

Gavin Bazunu insists that the upcoming friendlies with Norway and Malta are crucial for building momentum as Ireland prepare for a critical year in the reign of Stephen Kenny.

Soccer • 15 Nov 22

'I was very impressed with Bazunu, even though he conceded the four goals'

Bazunu buoyant amid a Southampton side all at sea

Former St Patrick's Athletic midfielder Conan Byrne gives his take on Gavin Bazunu's debut in goal for Southampton on the RTÉ Soccer Podcast and also backs Matt Doherty to reclaim his Tottenham starting spot.

Soccer • 08 Aug 22

Southampton have completed the signing of goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu

Bazunu signs five-year deal with Southampton

Republic of Ireland international goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu has completed his transfer from Manchester City to Southampton.

Soccer • 17 Jun 22

Bazunu poised to complete Southampton switch

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu is poised to complete a move from Manchester City to Southampton after the clubs agreed a transfer fee.

Soccer • 16 Jun 22

Gavin Bazunu looks set to depart Manchester City for Southampton

Bazunu on brink of move to Southampton

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu is on the verge of departing Manchester City for Southampton.

Soccer • 09 Jun 22

Lampard relieved Everton still have fate in own hands

Frank Lampard is happy Everton's Premier League future remains in their own hands after they moved another point clear of the bottom three with a lacklustre goalless draw at already-relegated Watford.

Soccer • 12 May 22

Gavin Bazunu: 'I've got to continue to get games under my belt and keep these experiences coming.'

Bazunu 'open to everything' as he returns to Man City

Gavin Bazunu will hold talks with Manchester City to determine the next step in his development as his loan spell at League One Portsmouth comes to an end.

Soccer • 04 May 22