Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

'Georgia have got imagination, create chances' says Coleman

Wales promise to 'go for it' against Georgia

Chris Coleman has promised Wales will "go for it" against Georgia in an attempt to keep their World Cup dream alive.

Shane Long battles with Antonio Rukavina of Serbia

Ireland 0-1 Serbia recap

Ireland have been beaten 1-0 by Serbia at the Aviva Stadium in a game which put a huge dent in their World Cup hopes. See how it all unfolded here.

Soccer • 05 Sep 17

Wes Hoolahan was an unused substitute in Georgia

'There's no other Irish player like Wes'

The Republic of Ireland head into their crucial Group D clash against Serbia needing more than just a quick fix. They need points.

Soccer • 04 Sep 17

Jonathan Walters was eager to remind people that Ireland's qualifying fate is still in their own hands

Walters stays upbeat as attentions turn to Serbia

Republic of Ireland frontman Jonathan Walters is focusing on the positives after a disappointing 1-1 draw with Georgia in their World Cup qualifying Group D clash.

Soccer • 03 Sep 17

James McClean was 'bitterly disappointed' by Ireland's performance

McClean 'bitterly disappointed' by Irish display

James McClean admitted to being 'bitterly disappointed' by Ireland's performance in their 1-1 draw with Georgia in their World Cup qualifier.

Soccer • 02 Sep 17

Martin O'Neill on the touchline in Tbilisi

Martin O'Neill: Serbia is now a must-win game

Martin O'Neill insisted there was no quick fix to Ireland's problems at keeping possession after tonight's 1-1 draw with Georgia in Tbilisi.

Soccer • 02 Sep 17

Disappointing draw leaves Ireland playing catch-up

Ireland's World Cup qualification ambitions were dealt a severe blow as they failed to beat Georgia in Tbilisi, the teams finishing level at the Boris Paichadze Dinamo Arena.

Soccer • 02 Sep 17

Shane Duffy has headed Ireland into a 1-0 lead in Tbilisi

Georgia v Ireland recap

Martin O'Neill's Republic of Ireland side were far from their best in Georgia and limped to a 1-1 draw against a team whose World Cup hopes have long since faded. See how it all unfolded here.

Soccer • 02 Sep 17

Stephen Ward: 'We've worked very hard to get into this position at the minute, but a lot can change.'

Ward taking road to Russia one step at a time

Stephen Ward is not even contemplating the prospect of World Cup qualification as the Republic of Ireland attempt to edge a step closer to Russia.

Soccer • 02 Sep 17

Gary Doherty heads home the winner against Georgia in March, 2003

Ireland v Georgia - a perfect record, a chequered past

Eight times the Republic of Ireland have played Georgia, and eight times they've emerged victorious. But that's only half the story...

Soccer • 02 Sep 17

The Republic of Ireland are in Georgia for tonight's crucial World Cup qualifier

Ireland are on the home straight - it's time to kick on

Martin O'Neill's side have performed admirably throughout this World Cup qualifying campaign and have deservedly arrived at this juncture joint top of the group. Now in the home straight, they need to kick on.

Soccer • 02 Sep 17

Vladimir Weiss wants Georgia to end their qualification campaign on a high

Weiss desperate to avoid another hard-luck story

Georgia coach Vladimir Weiss is desperate to end the tide of hard luck stories which have plagued the nation's World Cup qualification campaign.

Soccer • 01 Sep 17

James McClean is hoping to add to his goal tally this weekend

McClean is looking for more goals in Georgia

James McClean will run out against Georgia on Saturday evening determined to enhance his blossoming reputation as a match-winner on the international stage.

Soccer • 01 Sep 17

Jon Walters looks set to start for Ireland

Walters gets the green light for Georgia battle

Martin O'Neill passed Jon Walters fit for Saturday evening's crunch World Cup qualifier against Georgia.

Soccer • 01 Sep 17

Ireland will be desperate to maintain their 100% record against Georgia

At a glance: Georgia v Ireland

The Republic of Ireland travel to Tbilisi for their crucial World Cup qualifier with Georgia on Saturday and only three points will do for Martin O'Neill's side. Here's everything you need to know.

Soccer • 02 Sep 17

Walters and O'Shea look set to be available for selection

Walters and O'Shea take full part in Ireland training

Defender John O'Shea and forward Jonathan Walters both took a full part in Ireland training this morning.

Soccer • 31 Aug 17

Goalkeepers Darren Randolph (L), Rob Elliot (C) and Keiren Westwood at Ireland training this week

In-form Randolph happy to fight for Ireland No 1 spot

Darren Randolph has welcome the renewed competition for the Republic of Ireland goalkeeper's shirt ahead of Saturday's World Cup qualifier against Georgia.

Soccer • 31 Aug 17

Harry Arter in action against Austria last June

Arter determined to prove his worth as Georgia looms

Harry Arter is eager to be a regular in the Republic of Ireland line-up as things get serious in qualifying for the 2018 World Cup.

Soccer • 31 Aug 17

Jonny Hayes is dismissing talk that he will be heading to the Championship

Hayes plays down talk of loan move to Cardiff

Celtic winger Jonny Hayes has insisted he knows nothing about rumours that he could be loaned to Cardiff barely two months after heading to Glasgow.

Soccer • 31 Aug 17

Wes Hoolahan remains a conundrum for Martin O'Neill

A diminutive playmaker late to the international scene... Wes Hoolahan has amassed 32 caps under Martin O'Neill without ever being a nailed-on starter.

Soccer • 02 Sep 17

Jonathan Walters pictured at today's session

Walters winning fitness battle as O'Shea sits out

John O'Shea sat out this morning's Ireland training session with a tight calf, while Jon Walters warmed up with the team.

Soccer • 31 Aug 17

Kevin Long: 'He must have seen something in what I was doing in training'

Long feels like he belongs in O'Neill's Ireland squad

Kevin Long admits that he was shocked to receive his initial Republic of Ireland call-up back in June, but that feeling quickly wore off.

Soccer • 30 Aug 17

Possible suspensions could see Sean Maguire called in the Ireland squad for Tuesday

Maguire could be called up for Serbia, says Keane

Roy Keane holds out hope that Sean Maguire may yet be called into the Ireland squad for next week's World Cup qualifier with Serbia in Dublin.

Soccer • 30 Aug 17

Jonathan Walters missed training again for Ireland

Walters misses training but Keane hopes he'll be fit

Jonathan Walters did not train with his Republic of Ireland team-mates once again on Tuesday as he attempts to prove his fitness ahead of Saturday's World Cup qualifier in Georgia.

Soccer • 29 Aug 17

Martin O'Neill: 'Jon has been brilliant for us. He's great around the place and is a fantastic member of the squad.'

'If Walters doesn't train but plays, I'll be happy'

Martin O'Neill has only Georgia on his mind as the Republic of Ireland prepare for a crucial World Cup qualification double-header.

Soccer • 29 Aug 17