Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Louise Quinn: 'We're stepping up to a new level of intensity'

Quinn confident Ireland have tools to shock Swedes

Louise Quinn has full confidence the Republic of Ireland can live with the best teams in the world as they look to shock Sweden at the Aviva Stadium on Friday night.

Soccer • 30 May 24

Roberto Martinez's spell in charge of Belgium ended with a group stage exit at the World Cup

Portugal appoint Roberto Martinez as new boss

Portugal have confirmed the appointment of Roberto Martinez as new national team manager.

Soccer • 09 Jan 23

Ireland fans showed solidarity with the people of Ukraine ahead of March's friendly against Belgium at the Aviva Stadium

Ukraine is a significant game in Irish history - Kenny

Republic of Ireland boss Stephen Kenny has described the upcoming clash with Ukraine as "a significant game in modern history" in the context of Russia's ongoing invasion of the country.

Soccer • 26 May 22

Kenny sets sights on Euros after signing new contract

Republic of Ireland Stephen Kenny says his aim is clear after signing a contract extension with the FAI earlier this week which will take him to the end of Euro 2024.

Soccer • 10 Mar 22

Republic of Ireland captain Seamus Coleman says he never feared he would make a full recovery from his leg injury

'World class' Coleman a loss on & off the pitch

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill says the return of "world class" Séamus Coleman is a huge boost for the team, and reflected on how his presence in the World Cup play-off could have impacted the result.

Soccer • 22 Mar 18

Sean Maguire made his Republic of Ireland debut as a replacement for Shane Long last October

Maguire hopes to realise childhood dream next to Long

Seán Maguire says it would be "a dream come true" to play alongside Shane Long against Turkey on Friday.

Soccer • 21 Mar 18

Martin O'Neill involved in the team training session with the uncapped Declan Rice, left and Seanie Maguire

O'Neill hopeful fresh faces settle to Turkey task

Martin O'Neill has told his Republic of Ireland newcomers not to worry about blowing their big chance as he attempts to usher in a new era.

Soccer • 20 Mar 18

Roy Keane prefers to focus on the players available rather than those that are absent

Keane has no time for 'pointless' talk about absentees

With Jeff Hendrick still in the shake up for Copenhagen, Roy Keane was happy to discuss the in-form Burnley midfielder. However thoughts of those not in Abbotstown this week for whatever reason are not occupying too much of Keane's time.

Soccer • 07 Nov 17

David Meyler did the work of two men in midfield against Serbia

Meyler a ray of hope amid disappointment

Ireland may have suffered defeat against Serbia in Dublin but there were bright spots and none more so than the performance of David Meyler who once again proved he's the the man for the job. Any job.

Soccer • 06 Sep 17

David Meyler believes Ireland should have taken all three points against Serbia

Ireland deserved to win, says Meyler

David Meyler believes that Ireland were the better team in their 1-0 World Cup qualifying defeat against Serbia in Dublin and that they should have taken all three points.

Soccer • 05 Sep 17

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