Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

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

Wes Burns of Wales (ll) battles with Ethan Britto in Faro

Wales held to goalless draw by minnows Gibraltar

Wales suffered one of the most embarrassing results in their history against Gibraltar as opponents ranked 203 in the world held them to a 0-0 draw.

Soccer • 06 Jun 24

Pete Shuttleworth during his time as assistant coach of DC United last year

O'Shea adds Shuttleworth to his Ireland backroom team

Republic of Ireland interim head coach John O'Shea has added Pete Shuttleworth to his backroom staff for the two matches against Hungary and Portugal.

Soccer • 04 Jun 24

Republic of Ireland internationals Nathan Collins and Chiedozie Ogbene

Collins and Ogbene ruled out of friendly double-header

Nathan Collins and Chiedozie Ogbene are both out of the Republic of Ireland's upcoming friendly double-header against Hungary and Portugal.

Soccer • 27 May 24

The veteran defender will be absent for the opening two games of qualifying

Fahey withdraws from Ireland squad due to injury

Niamh Fahey has been ruled out of the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2025 qualifiers against France and England as she continues to recover from a calf strain.

Soccer • 02 Apr 24

Evan Ferguson with the matchball after his hat-trick against Newcastle

Ferguson on 2023: 'It's been a bit of a mad year'

Speaking to RTÉ Sport, Evan Ferguson reflects on a "mad year" he had for club and country.

Soccer • 18 Dec 23

International football

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'

Wales held to goalless draw by minnows Gibraltar

O'Shea adds Shuttleworth to his Ireland backroom team

Collins and Ogbene ruled out of friendly double-header

Fahey withdraws from Ireland squad due to injury

Ferguson on 2023: 'It's been a bit of a mad year'