'Mature' Parrott ready for when big club calls - Doyle With clubs from the Big Five leagues already circling before his hat-trick heroics in Budapest, Kevin Doyle believes Troy Parrott's maturation means he will be ready for the next challenge, should he decide to move away from AZ Alkmaar. Soccer • 17 Nov
'Mature' Parrott ready for when big club calls - Doyle With clubs from the Big Five leagues already circling before his hat-trick heroics in Budapest, Kevin Doyle believes Troy Parrott's maturation means he will be ready for the next challenge, should he decide to move away from AZ Alkmaar. Soccer • 17 Nov
Podcast: What did we just witness in Budapest? An elated Raf Diallo is joined on the RTÉ Soccer Podcast by an ecstatic Kevin Doyle and a buzzing Ray Houghton to try and make sense of Troy Parrott's hat-trick in Budapest. Soccer • 16 Nov
Podcast: What did we just witness in Budapest? An elated Raf Diallo is joined on the RTÉ Soccer Podcast by an ecstatic Kevin Doyle and a buzzing Ray Houghton to try and make sense of Troy Parrott's hat-trick in Budapest. Soccer • 16 Nov
GALLERY: Joyful scenes for Boys in Green in Budapest In the aftermath of a consequential victory in Budapest, the scenes of joy for the Republic of Ireland within the bowels of the Puskas Arena were palpable as the images below captured. Soccer • 16 Nov
GALLERY: Joyful scenes for Boys in Green in Budapest In the aftermath of a consequential victory in Budapest, the scenes of joy for the Republic of Ireland within the bowels of the Puskas Arena were palpable as the images below captured. Soccer • 16 Nov
Result can grow game says Hallgrimsson after vital win While Troy Parrott scored the three vital goals to push Ireland into the World Cup play-offs, manager Heimir Hallgrimsson urged the nation to use this moment to grow Irish football. Soccer • 16 Nov
Result can grow game says Hallgrimsson after vital win While Troy Parrott scored the three vital goals to push Ireland into the World Cup play-offs, manager Heimir Hallgrimsson urged the nation to use this moment to grow Irish football. Soccer • 16 Nov
Collins hails leadership of Coleman and Egan Republic of Ireland defender Nathan Collins paid tribute to the leadership of both Seamus Coleman and John Egan in the wake of Ireland's seismic away victory over Hungary, which preserved their chances of reaching next summer's World Cup. Soccer • 17 Nov
Collins hails leadership of Coleman and Egan Republic of Ireland defender Nathan Collins paid tribute to the leadership of both Seamus Coleman and John Egan in the wake of Ireland's seismic away victory over Hungary, which preserved their chances of reaching next summer's World Cup. Soccer • 17 Nov
Portugal rebound in style from Dublin defeat to qualify Portugal thrashed Armenia 9-1 in their final Group F qualifier on Sunday to qualify for the 2026 World Cup as group toppers, with Bruno Fernandes and Joao Neves leading the charge with a hat-trick each. Soccer • 16 Nov
Portugal rebound in style from Dublin defeat to qualify Portugal thrashed Armenia 9-1 in their final Group F qualifier on Sunday to qualify for the 2026 World Cup as group toppers, with Bruno Fernandes and Joao Neves leading the charge with a hat-trick each. Soccer • 16 Nov
Republic of Ireland's World Cup play-off draw explained The draw for the World Cup play-off is on Thursday at 12pm in Switzerland. Here is all you need to know. Soccer • 17 Nov
Republic of Ireland's World Cup play-off draw explained The draw for the World Cup play-off is on Thursday at 12pm in Switzerland. Here is all you need to know. Soccer • 17 Nov
'It's a fairytale' - Parrott revels in the Troy show Troy Parrott described his hat-trick against Hungary as a fairytale after the Republic of Ireland booked a play-off for the World Cup with a 3-2 victory. Soccer • 16 Nov
'It's a fairytale' - Parrott revels in the Troy show Troy Parrott described his hat-trick against Hungary as a fairytale after the Republic of Ireland booked a play-off for the World Cup with a 3-2 victory. Soccer • 16 Nov
Parrott hat-trick earns World Cup play-off perch Ireland's World Cup dream is alive and well after a remarkable, come-from-behind victory in Budapest, beating Hungary 3-2 at the Puskas Arena. Soccer • 16 Nov
Parrott hat-trick earns World Cup play-off perch Ireland's World Cup dream is alive and well after a remarkable, come-from-behind victory in Budapest, beating Hungary 3-2 at the Puskas Arena. Soccer • 16 Nov
Player Ratings: Perfect Parrott provides the impossible The Republic of Ireland faced Hungary in Budapest with a potential World Cup play-off place at stake. Here's how we rated Heimir Hallgrimsson's players after an extraordinary victory. Soccer • 17 Nov
Player Ratings: Perfect Parrott provides the impossible The Republic of Ireland faced Hungary in Budapest with a potential World Cup play-off place at stake. Here's how we rated Heimir Hallgrimsson's players after an extraordinary victory. Soccer • 17 Nov
Molumby starts as Heimir makes one change for Hungary Jayson Molumby comes into the Ireland starting XI as Heimir Hallgrimsson made one change for this afternoon's World Cup qualifier against Hungary. Soccer • 16 Nov
Molumby starts as Heimir makes one change for Hungary Jayson Molumby comes into the Ireland starting XI as Heimir Hallgrimsson made one change for this afternoon's World Cup qualifier against Hungary. Soccer • 16 Nov
Watch: Coleman on sacrifice, leadership and pride Séamus Coleman speaks to Tony O'Donoghue ahead of the Republic of Ireland's clutch clash with Hungary in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Soccer • 16 Nov
Watch: Coleman on sacrifice, leadership and pride Séamus Coleman speaks to Tony O'Donoghue ahead of the Republic of Ireland's clutch clash with Hungary in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Soccer • 16 Nov
Preview: Ireland look to Parrott Portugal performance Confidence is high, belief is building game by game, but can Ireland put in another heroic performance just three days after an energy-sapping, high octane victory over Portugal? Soccer • 16 Nov
Preview: Ireland look to Parrott Portugal performance Confidence is high, belief is building game by game, but can Ireland put in another heroic performance just three days after an energy-sapping, high octane victory over Portugal? Soccer • 16 Nov
Wales labour against Liechtenstein but keep hopes alive Wales laboured to a 1-0 win over international minnows Liechtenstein to keep alive their hopes of World Cup qualification. Soccer • 15 Nov
Wales labour against Liechtenstein but keep hopes alive Wales laboured to a 1-0 win over international minnows Liechtenstein to keep alive their hopes of World Cup qualification. Soccer • 15 Nov
WC qualifying wrap: Spain and Swiss take big strides In-form striker Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice as Spain thrashed Georgia 4-0 away on Saturday to set a national record and all but guarantee their place in next year's World Cup finals. Soccer • 15 Nov
WC qualifying wrap: Spain and Swiss take big strides In-form striker Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice as Spain thrashed Georgia 4-0 away on Saturday to set a national record and all but guarantee their place in next year's World Cup finals. Soccer • 15 Nov
Hungary v Republic of Ireland: All You Need To Know The lowdown as Ireland prepare for a do-or-die showdown in Budapest Soccer • 15 Nov
Hungary v Republic of Ireland: All You Need To Know The lowdown as Ireland prepare for a do-or-die showdown in Budapest Soccer • 15 Nov
Coleman has charged Ireland for Hungary battle – Heimir Heimir Hallgrimsson has once again urged his side to maintain their collective approach to today's game in Budapest. Soccer • 16 Nov
Coleman has charged Ireland for Hungary battle – Heimir Heimir Hallgrimsson has once again urged his side to maintain their collective approach to today's game in Budapest. Soccer • 16 Nov
Hungary's Bolla claims Ireland like provoking opponents Hungary defender Bendeguz Bolla has claimed that the Republic of Ireland have been provoking opponents into receiving red cards ahead of the two sides' crucial final World Cup qualifier in Budapest on Sunday. Soccer • 15 Nov
Hungary's Bolla claims Ireland like provoking opponents Hungary defender Bendeguz Bolla has claimed that the Republic of Ireland have been provoking opponents into receiving red cards ahead of the two sides' crucial final World Cup qualifier in Budapest on Sunday. Soccer • 15 Nov
Ferguson ruled out as Ireland eye vital win in Budapest Ireland must plan for their vital World Cup qualifier in Budapest without striker Evan Ferguson. Soccer • 15 Nov
Ferguson ruled out as Ireland eye vital win in Budapest Ireland must plan for their vital World Cup qualifier in Budapest without striker Evan Ferguson. Soccer • 15 Nov
Crawford proud of Ireland U21s after defeat to England Republic of Ireland manager Jim Crawford heaped praise on his charges after a spirited 2-0 defeat to a much-vaunted England outfit in their European Under-21 Championship qualifier at St Andrew's. Soccer • 15 Nov
Crawford proud of Ireland U21s after defeat to England Republic of Ireland manager Jim Crawford heaped praise on his charges after a spirited 2-0 defeat to a much-vaunted England outfit in their European Under-21 Championship qualifier at St Andrew's. Soccer • 15 Nov
Refereeing calls in Slovakia leave O'Neill enraged Michael O'Neill fumed at a goal that "should clearly have been disallowed" after Northern Ireland's hopes of progressing from World Cup qualifying Group A were ended by Slovakia debutant Tomas Bobcek in a 1-0 stoppage-time defeat in Kosice. Soccer • 14 Nov
Refereeing calls in Slovakia leave O'Neill enraged Michael O'Neill fumed at a goal that "should clearly have been disallowed" after Northern Ireland's hopes of progressing from World Cup qualifying Group A were ended by Slovakia debutant Tomas Bobcek in a 1-0 stoppage-time defeat in Kosice. Soccer • 14 Nov
WC qualifying wrap: Germany & Dutch edge towards finals Germany forward Nick Woltemade scored twice in the second half to give the four-time world champions a hard-earned 2-0 win over Luxembourg in their penultimate 2026 World Cup qualifier, leaving them on the brink of automatic qualification. Soccer • 14 Nov
WC qualifying wrap: Germany & Dutch edge towards finals Germany forward Nick Woltemade scored twice in the second half to give the four-time world champions a hard-earned 2-0 win over Luxembourg in their penultimate 2026 World Cup qualifier, leaving them on the brink of automatic qualification. Soccer • 14 Nov
Northern Ireland suffer late defeat in Slovakia Tomas Bobcek's stoppage-time goal ended Northern Ireland's hopes of making it out of World Cup qualifying Group A but they came away from a 1-0 loss in Slovakia assured of a play-off place regardless. Soccer • 14 Nov
Northern Ireland suffer late defeat in Slovakia Tomas Bobcek's stoppage-time goal ended Northern Ireland's hopes of making it out of World Cup qualifying Group A but they came away from a 1-0 loss in Slovakia assured of a play-off place regardless. Soccer • 14 Nov
Enterprising Ireland U21s edged out in rainy Birmingham The Republic of Ireland Under-21s put in an enterprising display at a rain-sodden St Andrew's in Birmingham but fell to a 2-0 defeat against reigning European champions England in their qualifier on Friday night. Soccer • 15 Nov
Enterprising Ireland U21s edged out in rainy Birmingham The Republic of Ireland Under-21s put in an enterprising display at a rain-sodden St Andrew's in Birmingham but fell to a 2-0 defeat against reigning European champions England in their qualifier on Friday night. Soccer • 15 Nov
O'Brien: Ireland U17s are connecting with the nation Republic of Ireland Under-17s boss Colin O'Brien said his vibrant side is "connecting the nation" after they made it to the last 16 of the World Cup in Qatar. Soccer • 15 Nov
O'Brien: Ireland U17s are connecting with the nation Republic of Ireland Under-17s boss Colin O'Brien said his vibrant side is "connecting the nation" after they made it to the last 16 of the World Cup in Qatar. Soccer • 15 Nov
