Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Kylian Mbappé scores his sides second goal from a penalty kick

France stroll to facile victory over Gibraltar

France maintained their perfect run in the qualifying campaign for Euro 2024 as they beat Gibraltar 3-0 to top Group B.

Evan Ferguson (L) and Jeff Hendrick during an Ireland training match at Calista Sports Centre in Antalya, Turkey on Saturday

Pivotal for Ireland to secure six-point haul - Treacy

The cut-throat nature of the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2024 qualifying group makes it imperative for Stephen Kenny's side to pick up six points from the upcoming qualifiers against Greece and Gibraltar, according to Keith Treacy.

Soccer • 13 Jun 23

Nathan Ake was on the mark twice for the Netherlands

Euro 2024 wrap: Ake bags brace as Dutch beat Gibraltar

The Netherlands bounced back from being thrashed by France to beat 10-man Gibraltar 3-0 and kick-start their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign.

Soccer • 27 Mar 23

The Estadio Algarve in Faro will host Gibraltar v Republic of Ireland

Gibraltar v Ireland qualifier moved to Portugal

The Republic of Ireland will travel to Portugal for their Euro 2024 qualifier with Gibraltar after the Gibraltar FA confirmed that all of their home matches will be played in Faro.

Soccer • 13 Oct 22

Martin Braithwaite celebrates scoring Denmark's third goal

Denmark warm up for Aviva with Gibraltar annihilation

Denmark warmed up for Monday night's huge Euro 2020 qualifier showdown against the Republic of Ireland in Dublin with a 6-0 thumping of Gibraltar.

Soccer • 16 Nov 19

David McGoldrick was originally credited with Ireland's opener

'It was an opportunity to break their duck'

Stephen Kelly reckons Ireland's strikers missed an opportunity to build confidence in the drab 2-0 win over Gibraltar.

Soccer • 11 Jun 19

Mick McCarthy sees reasons to be cheerful

Questions remain but McCarthy stays upbeat

Mick McCarthy admitted that his side were wasteful and that there were questions to be answered following the narrow victory over Gibraltar.

Soccer • 11 Jun 19

'Robbo can be anything that he wants to be' - Maguire

Sean Maguire believes the Republic of Ireland have a gem in Callum Robinson and backed his Preston North End team-mate to get better and better on the international stage.

Soccer • 11 Jun 19

David McGoldrick celebrates Ireland's opener

McGoldrick upbeat despite having goal chalked off

Republic of Ireland striker David McGoldrick was philosophical after seeing what would have been his first international goal, chalked off as an own goal.

Soccer • 11 Jun 19

Mick McCarthy made his presence felt on the line

It wasn't 'sexy football' but McCarthy happy with win

Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy admitted he'd 'love to have turned everybody on with some sexy football' but he is very happy with the win over Gibraltar

Soccer • 10 Jun 19

Robbie Brady celebrates his goal with Enda Stevens

Ireland make hard work of overcoming Gibraltar

It took a Joseph Chipolina own goal and an injury time Robbie Brady effort to hand Ireland victory as Mick McCarthy's side beat Gibraltar 2-0 in tonight's Euro 2020 Group D qualifier at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 11 Jun 19

David McGoldrick celebrates his goal with Callum Robinson

Player ratings: Robinson the Aviva's shining light

The Republic of Ireland made it 10 points from a possible 12 in Group D at a sun-splashed Aviva Stadium. Here's how we rated the Boys in Green.

Soccer • 11 Jun 19

Darren Randolph will be hoping for a third clean sheet of the qualifying campaign

Randolph: This has been my best season so far

The in-form Middlesbrough keeper warns that the Republic of Ireland will have to concentrate fully if they are to beat minnows Gibraltar at Lansdowne Road later.

Soccer • 10 Jun 19

Three points are a must if Ireland want to keep their qualification hopes alive

Preview: Victory the only option for group-toppers

Mick McCarthy might experiment with his team selection for tonight's Euro 2020 qualifier against Gibraltar at the Aviva Stadium, but the Ireland manager says he's not too worried about his team's style of play as long as they get the points.

Soccer • 10 Jun 19

Ireland beat Gibraltar 1-0 in their opening game

McCarthy not bothered about how Ireland win

Mick McCarthy will take Euro 2020 qualifying victory over Gibraltar however it comes - as long as it comes.

Soccer • 10 Jun 19

Mick McCarthy has opted to leave Wolves man Matt Doherty out of the last two matches

All you need to know: Ireland v Gibraltar

A look ahead to Ireland's Group D clash with Gibraltar as Mick McCarthy's side attempt to maintain their unbeaten start to the Euro 2020 qualifying campaign.

Soccer • 09 Jun 19

Mick McCarthy speaking at the pre-match press conference in Dublin today

Content McCarthy warns Gibraltar is not a formality

Mick McCarthy admitted that he was delighted with his squad following three weeks of team bonding, coupled with securing an important away point in Copenhagen on Friday.

Soccer • 09 Jun 19

Shane Duffy heads home the leveller against Denmark

Gibraltar boss: More to Irish than Duffy aerial threat

Julio Ribas has warned Gibraltar not to be sucked into believing Shane Duffy is the Republic of Ireland's only threat as they attempt to pull off a Euro 2020 qualifying shock.

Soccer • 09 Jun 19

'I know full well if you have them trapped in the hotel, never going out and never doing anything, that's going to cause a problem'

McCarthy insists Faro camp is not all work and no play

Mick McCarthy will not allow cabin fever to disrupt his preparations for the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2020 qualifiers against Denmark and Gibraltar.

Soccer • 22 May 19

Ireland fans in Gibraltar unfurl an anti-John Delaney banner

Postcard from Gibraltar - a postscript

The Rock's footballers have come a long way since competing in the 2003 Island Games - as Mick McCarthy found out on Saturday.

Soccer • 25 Mar 19

Plane sailing for high-flying Randolph

Darren Randolph endured a new and unusual experience as Ireland scrapped their way to a Euro 2020 qualifier victory in Gibraltar.

Soccer • 24 Mar 19

Seamus Coleman was impressed by what he saw from Gibraltar

Coleman hoping to see Gibraltar shock group rivals

Seamus Coleman is hoping minnows Gibraltar can cause some damage after giving Ireland a scare in their opening Euro 2020 qualifier.

Soccer • 24 Mar 19

McCarthy: 'I hated every minute of that'

It wasn't the dream start that he wanted, but the Republic of Ireland boss is content to have three points on the board.

Soccer • 23 Mar 19

Duffy sees 'a lot to improve on' for Ireland

Ireland defender Shane Duffy admits that Ireland have 'a lot to improve on' after they struggled to a 1-0 victory over Gibraltar in the opening game of their Euro 2020 qualification campaign.

Soccer • 23 Mar 19

Jeff Hendrick scored only goal of the game

Ireland lack quality as they eke out win in Gibraltar

Jeff Hendrick's 49th-minute effort ensured that Mick McCarthy's second stint in charge of the national team ended in victory, Ireland beating Gibraltar 1-0 at the Victoria Stadium.

Soccer • 23 Mar 19