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Done deal - Martin O'Neill and Roy Keane have signed new contracts

O'Neill delighted FAI deal 'done and dusted'

Republic of Ireland Martin O'Neill has said he is "delighted" after finally signing a new contract with the Football Association of Ireland.

Soccer • 23 Sep 16

Gareth Bale scores the fourth goal of the game at Cardiff City Stadium

Wales maul Moldova and Austria edge out Georgia

Gareth Bale starred as the Republic of Ireland’s Group D rivals Wales began their 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign in style with a 4-0 victory over Moldova in Cardiff.

Soccer • 06 Sep 16

Hugo Keenan scores Ireland's first try against Georgia

Ireland cruise into World Under-20 semi-finals

Nigel Carolan’s squad booked their place in the World Rugby Under-20 Championship semi-finals when they secured a 35-7 win over a brave Georgian side appearing in their first tournament.

Rugby • 15 Jun 16

The U-20s were the first Irish men’s side to beat New Zealand in any age-group

Changes aplenty as Ireland U20s face Georgia

Head coach Nigel Carolan has made wholesale changes to the side that defeated New Zealand 33-24 for Ireland's final pool game against Georgia at World Rugby U20 Championships.

Rugby • 14 Jun 16

Max Kruse celebrates scoring Germany's winner against Georgia

German win sees them Kruse to top of Group D

Max Kruse came off the bench to score the goal that sent Germany to Euro 2016 as Group D winners with a 2-1 victory over Georgia.

Soccer • 11 Oct 15

Portugal's Joao Moutinho (R) celebrates with Bruno Alves

EURO 2016 Round-up: Moutinho puts Portugal through

Portugal made certain of their place in the finals as a Joao Moutinho goal was enough to see off Denmark 1-0 in Braga.

Soccer • 08 Oct 15

The highlight of the game was Beka Tsiklauri's early try for the underdogs

Sloppy New Zealand beat spirited Georgia

New Zealand moved into the World Cup quarter-finals by predictably beating Georgia in bonus-point fashion - but it was a performance laced with errors.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 02 Oct 15

Santiago Cordero scored a brace of tries for Argentina

Los Pumas devour Georgia in RWC Pool C

Argentina ran in seven tries as they turned on the class to devour Georgia 54-9 in their Rugby World Cup Pool C clash at Kingsholm.

Rugby • 25 Sep 15

Jonathan Walters celebrates scoring against Georgia with Wes Hoolahan

Walters on target in priceless Irish victory

Jon Walters scored the only goal of the game as the Republic of Ireland kept alive their hopes of automatic qualification for Euro 2016 with a hard-fought win at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 27 Oct 15

Robbie Keane's goalscoring touch can help Ireland get past the challenge of a resurgent Georgia

Preview: Ireland face must-win Georgia clash

Ed Leahy previews tonight's game as Ireland take on Georgia in their must-win EURO 2016 qualifying clash at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 07 Sep 15

Robbie Keane is desperate for another three points against Georgia

Keane puts Muller goal target to back of his mind

Robbie Keane has insisted collecting three points against Georgia is the only thing on his mind as he closes in on German legend Gerd Muller's international goals tally of 68.

Soccer • 06 Sep 15

Andrew Conway makes a break during the game in Tbilisi

Emerging Ireland ease past Georgia in Tbilisi

Emerging Ireland made it three bonus point wins on the trot as they saw off the challenge of hosts Georgia 45-12 before lifting the World Rugby Tbilisi Cup for the first time.

Rugby • 21 Jun 15

Captain Rhys Ruddock is retained in the Ireland side

Ten changes for Emerging Ireland

Allen Clarke and Girvan Dempsey have made ten changes to the Emerging Ireland starting XV ahead of their clash with Uruguay tomorrow at the World Rugby Tbilisi Cup in Georgia.

Rugby • 16 Jun 15

Robert Lewandowski's late hat-trick helped Poland to a vital win

Late Lewandowski hat-trick sinks Georgia

Robert Lewandowski hit a dramatic hat-trick in the closing stages as Group D leaders Poland thrashed Georgia 4-0 in their Euro 2016 qualifier in Warsaw.

Soccer • 14 Jun 15

Fans twice invaded the field of play during Georgia's 2-0 defeat to Germany in Tbilisi

Scotland to learn Georgia stadium decision in May

Scotland will discover on 21 May September's Euro 2016 qualifier with Georgia will be played behind closed doors.

Soccer • 01 Apr 15

Ireland beat Georgia 2-1 at the Boris Paichadze Stadium

Georgia fear closed-doors Scotland clash

Georgia fear they will have to play September's Euro 2016 qualifier with Scotland behind closed doors.

Soccer • 31 Mar 15

Marco Reus is congratulated on his goal by Mesut Ozil

Germany pick up the points away to Georgia

Germany picked up a comfortable if not impressive 2-0 win over Georgia to move into a share of top spot in Euro 2016 qualifying Group D.

Soccer • 29 Mar 15

Bastian Schweinsteiger is back in the Germany team

German skipper Schweinsteiger back for Georgia tie

Germany captain Bastian Schweinsteiger will make his first start for Germany since the World Cup final last year when his team take on Georgia in a Euro 2016 qualifier on Sunday, coach Joachim Low said.

Soccer • 28 Mar 15

Germany coach Joachim Loew sent on Andre Schuerrle and Christoph Kramer to rescue a draw against Australia

Joachim Loew: Germany will improve for Georgia

Germany will be more focused when the World Cup winners take on Georgia in Tbilisi on Sunday for their Euro 2016 qualifier after a lacklustre performance in their 2-2 friendly draw against Australia.

Soccer • 26 Mar 15

Georgia have a new manager in Kakha Tskhadadze

Georgia name Tskhadadze as new manager

The Republic of Ireland's Euro 2016 qualification rivals Georgia have appointed Kakha Tskhadadze as their new manager.

Soccer • 26 Dec 14

Ireland's clash with Georgia has revealed a huge amount about Joe Schmidt's squad and his options going forward

Much learned from Georgian battle in Dublin

Ireland's six-try victory over Georgia has brought much new information to light as Ireland prepare to take on the creativity-driven side that is Michael Cheika's Australia.

Rugby • 05 Jul 15

Dave Kilcoyne dives for the line to score Ireland's opening try

Ireland have far too much for dogged Georgians

Six-try Ireland have dismantled an organised but limited Georgia side to record a 49-7 victory in their international Test clash at Aviva Stadium.