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World Cup play-off draw recap - Ireland to face Czechs

The Republic of Ireland will travel to Czech Republic in the World Cup play-off semi-finals next March, with the winners hosting Denmark or North Macedonia, after confirmation at today's FIFA draw in Switzerland.

Soccer • 20 Nov

10 November 2025; Assistant head coach John O'Shea during a Republic of Ireland training session at the FAI National Training Centre in Abbotstown, Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

'Wait and see' - O'Shea offers hope of Ferguson fitness

The Republic of Ireland management are going to have to play a waiting game to see whether Evan Ferguson will be available for the final World Cup qualifier against Hungary in Budapest next week.

Soccer • 10 Nov

Republic of Ireland players Grady McDonnell, left, and Ramon Martos celebrate with head coach Colin O'Brien at the full-time whistle

'Big moments, big players' – O'Brien hails U17 progress

Republic of Ireland head coach Colin O'Brien paid tribute to the resilience of his team after they fought back to defeat Uzbekistan and secure their place in the knockout stages of the Fifa Under-17 World Cup in Qatar.

Soccer • 08 Nov

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 10: Captain, Kylian Mbappe #10 of Team France celebrate his first goal with Hugo Ekitike and teammattes during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between France and Azerbaijan at Parc des Princes on October 10, 2025 in Paris,

WC round-up: France win, Swiss dent Sweden chances

Kylian Mbappe scored for the 13th time in 14 appearances this season, as France beat Azerbaijan 3-0 in their World Cup qualifier, while Sweden fell to a 2-0 defeat at home to Switzerland.

Soccer • 10 Oct

Referee Harm Osmers shows a red card to Roland Sallai of Hungary

Hungary boss Rossi slams referee's performance

Hungarian manager Marco Rossi hit out at the performance of referee Harm Osmers, after he watched his side play out a 2-2 World Cup qualifying draw with the Republic of Ireland.

Soccer • 07 Sep

Alessia Russo of England celebrates after scoring her team's fourth goal with teammates during the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Group D match between England and Wales at Arena St. Gallen on July 13, 2025 in St. Gallen, Switzerland. (Photo by Harry Langer/DeFod

England hammer hapless Wales as they ease into quarters

Alessia Russo opened her Euro 2025 account for England as the defending champions cruised into the quarter-finals with a 6-1 victory over tournament newcomers Wales, who bowed out of the competition in St Gallen.

Soccer • 13 Jul

Fridolina Rolfo of Sweden poses for a photo with team mates and fans while holding a shirt which reads "Rolfo, 100" in celebration of her 100th appearance for the national team after the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Group C match between Sweden and Germany at S

Swedes sweep past Germany as both make last eight

Sweden made the most of Germany defender Carlotta Wamser's dismissal to sweep to a 4-1 win and secure top spot in their Group C clash on Saturday, with their opponents also going through to the quarter-finals as runners-up.

Soccer • 12 Jul

STRASBOURG, FRANCE - MAY 4: Andrew Omobamidele of Strasbourg, Fabian Ruiz Pena of PSG during the Ligue 1 football match between RC Strasbourg Alsace (RCSA) and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at Stade de la Meinau on May 4, 2025 in Strasbourg, France. (Photo by

Omobamidele signs permanent deal with Strasbourg

Republic of Ireland defender Andrew Omobamidele has completed a permanent move from Nottingham Forest to Strasbourg for a fee in the region of €8m.

Soccer • 24 Jun

Sepp Blatter was FIFA president from 1998 to 2015

Blatter and Platini set to discover fates in court

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter and former UEFA chief Michel Platini will appear before a Swiss court on Tuesday to hear whether the case that finished their careers in football will end with their acquittals or convictions for corruption.

Soccer • 24 Mar

Eoin Doyle: 'A professional and effective performance in Plovdiv with glimpses of attacking promise, Ireland's 2-1 win over Bulgaria was a step in the right direction'

Attacking options give Hallgrimsson welcome headache

Eoin Doyle feels last night's win in Plovdiv was a night where the Republic of Ireland showed they are slowly evolving under Heimir Hallgrimsson.

Soccer • 21 Mar

Rocco Vata in action for the Under-21s last year

Bulgaria play-off can set tone for qualifying campaign

The Republic of Ireland begin their 2025 schedule in Bulgaria next Thursday as Heimir Hallgrimsson's side embark on their first steps towards securing a spot at next year's World Cup.

Soccer • 13 Mar

Robbie Keane with Troy Parrott during a Republic of Ireland training session in 2019

Keane thinks Parrott has been underutilised by Ireland

Robbie Keane says that striker Troy Parrott has been underutilised by successive Republic of Ireland managers and has backed the in-form centre forward to get better and better.

Soccer • 31 Jan

Birmingham City and Republic of Ireland midfielder Lily Agg

Birmingham City dedicate victory to ACL victim Agg

Birmingham City dedicated their hard-fought Women's Championship win at Portsmouth at the weekend to Republic of Ireland midfielder Lily Agg, who is facing a lengthy spell out with an ACL injury.

Soccer • 20 Jan

It was a night to forget for the Republic of Ireland

England v Republic of Ireland: Player ratings

The Republic of Irealnd went down to a dispiriting 5-0 defeat to England at Wembley. Here's how we rated the players.

Soccer • 17 Nov 24

Up high: Ireland have racked up big scorelines against Georgia before

All you need to know - Georgia v Republic of Ireland

Ireland visit Tbilisi for their UEFA Euro 2025 Qualifying Play-Off Round 1 First Leg against Georgia.

Soccer • 24 Oct 24

Ronan Hale is in the process of switching international allegiance

Hale happy to bide his time for ROI to NI switch

Ronan Hale represented the Republic of Ireland at under-19 and U21 level but has begun the process of switching to Northern Ireland.

Soccer • 07 Oct 24

England boss Gareth Southgate (L) with key lieutenant Declan Rice

Euro 2024: Spain plot sombre end to Southgate story

Spain go into Sunday's Euro 2024 final as slight favourites over England after not only being the most attractive team to watch at the tournament but having won every match they have played.

Soccer • 14 Jul 24

Luke Shaw made his return to the pitch against Switzerland on Saturday

Fit-again Shaw ready for 'two big finals'

Luke Shaw is determined to win "two big finals" and become kings of the continent having helped England overcome Switzerland at the end of a long road back from injury.

Soccer • 07 Jul 24

John Stones wants England to kick on at Euro 2024

Stones: Time to take the handbrake off

John Stones insists England are ready to take the handbrake off after their "fight and desire" saw them come from behind to dramatically beat Slovakia in extra-time and reach the Euro 2024 quarter-finals.

Soccer • 01 Jul 24

Slovenia celebrate progression to the last 16

Euro 2024 preview: Slovenia pose problems for Portugal

Portugal's talented squad led by captain Cristiano Ronaldo will be under scrutiny when they step on to the Frankfurt Arena pitch to face underdogs Slovenia this evening.

Soccer • 01 Jul 24

France have yet to hit their stride at Euro 2024

Euro 2024 preview: France collide with broken Belgians

By this stage of the European Championship, favourites France and contenders Belgium would have wanted to be well into their stride and hitting their straps as they enter the knockout stages.

Soccer • 01 Jul 24

Luke Shaw is yet to make an appearance at Euro 2024

Boost for England as Shaw returns to training

Luke Shaw returned to England training as all 26 players took part in a session on the eve of the Euro 2024 clash with Slovenia.

Soccer • 24 Jun 24

Kevin De Bruyne celebrates scoring his team's second goal with team-mate Yannick Carrasco

Belgium up and running after win over Romania

Belgium got their Euro 2024 campaign back on track after an impressive 2-0 win against Romania, with goals from Youri Tielemans and Kevin De Bruyne enough to take the points and leave Group E wide open

Soccer • 22 Jun 24

Ronaldo teed up Bruno Fernandes to tap in the third goal

Portugal power past Turkey to book last-16 spot

Portugal cruised to a 3-0 win against Turkey on Saturday and booked their spot in the Euro 2024 last 16 as Group F winners

Soccer • 22 Jun 24

Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman (l) alongside his captain Virgil van Dijk

Koeman: 'Netherlands are contenders to win Euro 2024'

Ronald Koeman will send the Netherlands into their opening Euro 2024 battle with Poland confident they will be in the mix for the title.

Soccer • 15 Jun 24

International football

World Cup play-off draw recap - Ireland to face Czechs

'Wait and see' - O'Shea offers hope of Ferguson fitness

'Big moments, big players' – O'Brien hails U17 progress

WC round-up: France win, Swiss dent Sweden chances

Hungary boss Rossi slams referee's performance

England hammer hapless Wales as they ease into quarters

Swedes sweep past Germany as both make last eight

Omobamidele signs permanent deal with Strasbourg

Blatter and Platini set to discover fates in court

Attacking options give Hallgrimsson welcome headache

Bulgaria play-off can set tone for qualifying campaign

Keane thinks Parrott has been underutilised by Ireland

Birmingham City dedicate victory to ACL victim Agg

England v Republic of Ireland: Player ratings

All you need to know - Georgia v Republic of Ireland

Hale happy to bide his time for ROI to NI switch

Euro 2024: Spain plot sombre end to Southgate story

Fit-again Shaw ready for 'two big finals'

Stones: Time to take the handbrake off

Euro 2024 preview: Slovenia pose problems for Portugal

Euro 2024 preview: France collide with broken Belgians

Boost for England as Shaw returns to training

Belgium up and running after win over Romania

Portugal power past Turkey to book last-16 spot

Koeman: 'Netherlands are contenders to win Euro 2024'