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4 July 2025; Captain Craig Casey during an Ireland rugby captain's run at Mikheil Meskhi Stadium in Tbilisi, Georgia. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Georgia clash 'huge opportunity' for Ireland players

Craig Casey has challenged his side to lay down a marker as he prepares to captain Ireland for the first time in Saturday's Test against Georgia in Tbilisi.

Rugby • 04 Jul

1 July 2025; Tommy O’Brien during Ireland rugby squad training at the IRFU High Performance Centre at the Sport Ireland Campus in Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Ireland debuts for O'Brien and Murray against Georgia

Tommy O'Brien and Darragh Murray will make their Ireland debuts in Saturday's Test against Georgia in Tbilisi, with Craig Casey set to captain the side for the first time.

Rugby • 03 Jul

Paul O'Connell overseeing a squad session at the IRFU High Performance Centre at the Sport Ireland Campus

Leamy hails O'Connell as great leader and communicator

Denis Leamy hailed interim Irish coach Paul O'Connell as "brilliant leader" as the national team prepare for a Summer Tour series against Georgia and Portugal.

Rugby • 01 Jul

Euro 2025 qualifiers recap: Rep of Ireland 3-0 Georgia

Ireland finished the job they started in Tbilisi on Friday night as they beat Georgia at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 28 Nov 24

Katie McCabe (L) celebrates her second goal

McCabe fires brace as Ireland grind down plucky Georgia

The Republic of Ireland had to be patient in Tbilisi, but their superior quality and fitness ultimatey told as they planted one foot in the Euro 2025 play-off final with a 6-0 win against Georgia.

Soccer • 25 Oct 24

Euro 2025 play-off recap: Georgia 0-6 Rep of Ireland

Next Tuesday's second leg in Tallaght is nothing more than a formality as the Republic of Ireland hit Georgia for six in Tbilisi.

Soccer • 25 Oct 24

Willy Sagnol (L) does have a world class talent at his disposal in the shape of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

Treacy: Sagnol style not easy to replicate with Ireland

Keith Treacy is doubtful that Willy Sagnol would be easily able to replicate aspects of his Georgia set-up if he were to take on the Republic of Ireland job.

Euro 2024 • 01 Jul 24

Dani Olmo of Spain scores his team's fourth goal

Spain reach Euros last eight to shatter Georgia dreams

Spain set up a Euro 2024 quarter-final against hosts Germany but only after overcoming an early scare to beat Georgia 4-1.

Soccer • 01 Jul 24

Spain's midfielder #17 Nico Williams (C) celebrates

Euro 2024 last 16: Spain 4-1 Georgia recap

Spain had to come from behind to get the better of a spirited Georgia side and avoid one of the all-time European shocks. Here's how it happened.

Euro 2024 • 30 Jun 24

Willy Sagnol (L) celebrates after victory over Portugal

Georgia under no pressure against Spain - Sagnol

Underdogs Georgia will go into their historic knockout round match with Spain on Sunday brimming with confidence and keen to play some free-wheeling football having already surpassed expectations at Euro 2024, their coach Willy Sagnol said.

Soccer • 29 Jun 24

Georgia celebrate during their victory over Portugal

Euro 2024 preview: Georgia look to shock in-form Spain

As Spain prepare to face Georgia in the Euro 2024 round of 16, memories will undoubtedly drift to the 7-1 thrashing they dished out to the same opponents last year in a match that helped the team gel at a time of turmoil for Spanish football.

Euro 2024 • 30 Jun 24

Cristiano Ronaldo shakes hands with Gerogia's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia as he is substituted off

Ronaldo's shirt and last 16 a dream for Kvaratskhelia

Georgia's talisman Khvicha Kvaratskhelia turned in a man-of-the-match performance to propel his country into the last 16 of Euro 2024 with a historic 2-0 win over Portugal, inspired by a pre-match pep talk from his childhood hero Cristiano Ronaldo.

Euro 2024 • 27 Jun 24

Georgia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili and team-mate Giorgi Gocholeishvili celebrate at the full-time whistle

Georgia stun Portugal to advance to knockout stages

Georgia stunned Portugal to reach the knockouts at Euro 2024 at their first ever major tournament with a 2-0 win over the former European champions, settled by an early Khvicha Kvaratskhelia strike and a Georges Mikautadze penalty.

Euro 2024 • 26 Jun 24

Euro 2024: Georgia claim shock win; Turkey advance

Georgia claim a famous 2-0 win over Portugal to seal a round of 16 clash with Spain, while Turkey advance courtesy of a dramatic 2-1 win over Czechia in a fiery affair.

Euro 2024 • 26 Jun 24

Euro 2024 Group F: Who can join Portugal in last 16?

Portugal have already progressed as group winners, but who will join them? Czech Republic take on Turkey in the battle for second place, while Georgia could still sneak through.

Euro 2024 • 26 Jun 24

Patrik Schick leaves the pitch after being substituted following an injury

Schick breaks Czechia record before limping off

Patrik Schick's record-breaking goal for the Czech Republic against Georgia only earned them a 1-1 draw to leave both sides' Euro 2024 hopes in the balance

Soccer • 22 Jun 24

Belgium's defeat to Slovakia was the biggest shock of Euro 2024 so far

Euro 2024 Day 9 preview: Belgium looking to bounce back

Belgium take on Romania, Portugal face Turkey and Georgia play Czechia in the last of the second round of games at Euro 2024.

Euro 2024 • 22 Jun 24

Arda Gueler celebrates after Turkey scored

Turkey overcome debutants Georgia in Dortmund thriller

Spectacular strikes from Arda Guler and Mert Muldur helped Turkey launch their Euro 2024 campaign with a thrilling 3-1 win over major tournament debutants Georgia.

Soccer • 18 Jun 24

Willy Sagnol, who has been linked with the Republic of Ireland job, oversees training on Monday

Dreams give way to fresh focus for Georgia

Georgia boss Willy Sagnol urged his players to "focus" as they prepare for their Euro 2024 Group F opener against Turkey in Dortmund.

Euro 2024 • 18 Jun 24

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to make his sixth EURO finals appearance in Germany this summer

Euro 2024 Group F: Portugal pick of the bunch

Group F promises to be one of the most intriguing groups, headlined by Roberto Martinez's Portugal but possessing strong competition in Turkey, Georgia, and the Czech Republic.

Soccer • 14 Jun 24

Georgia's players react during their penalty shootout win over Greece

Georgia create history with shootout success

Ten-man Georgia qualified for Euro 2024 thanks to a 4-2 penalty shootout win over Greece after a tense play-off final ended 0-0 following extra time to reach their first major tournament.

Soccer • 30 May 24

Scotland's Lawrence Shankland celebrates after scoring to make it 2-2

Scotland strike late to salvage draw in Georgia

Lawrence Shankland headed in a stoppage-time equaliser as a Scotland side already qualified for Euro 2024 picked up a 2-2 draw against Georgia in Tbilisi.

Soccer • 16 Nov 23

Tempers were up in the final moments of the clash between Wales and Georgia

Rees-Zammit claims hat-trick as Wales top group

Wales won their Rugby World Cup group and maintained an unbeaten march to the quarter-finals after beating Georgia 43-19 at Stade de la Beaujoire.

Rugby • 09 Oct 23

Fiji's wing Vinaya Habosi dives to score a try against Georgia

Fiji survive Georgia scare to close in on last eight

Fiji fought back to beat Georgia 17-12 in Bordeaux and move closer to a World Cup quarter-final place.

Rugby • 01 Oct 23

Nuno Sousa Guedes looks on as his penalty chance to win the game sails wide

Portugal miss out on maiden RWC win in Georgia draw

Portugal fell agonisingly short of a first Rugby World Cup victory as they drew 18-18 with Georgia after a dramatic conclusion in Toulouse.

Rugby • 23 Sep 23