Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Conor Bradley netted just after the half hour

Bradley on the mark in Northern Ireland win over Scots

Scotland's winless run became a concern after it was extended to seven games with a dismal 1-0 friendly defeat by Northern Ireland at Hampden Park.

Soccer • 26 Mar 24

Granit Xhaka embraces Switzerland's goalscorer Xherdan Shaqiri

Shaqiri secures Switzerland success over Ireland

The Republic of Ireland were unable to repeat their impressive performance at the weekend as they suffered another defeat, losing 1-0 to Switzerland at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 27 Mar 24

Jude Bellingham scores at the death at Wembley

Bellingham earns England a late draw against Belgium

Jude Bellingham struck at the death to salvage England a deserved 2-2 draw against Belgium on a night of impressive auditions in the final match before Gareth Southgate's Euro 2024 selection.

Soccer • 26 Mar 24

Georgia's players react during their penalty shootout win over Greece

Georgia create history with shootout success

Ten-man Georgia qualified for Euro 2024 thanks to a 4-2 penalty shootout win over Greece after a tense play-off final ended 0-0 following extra time to reach their first major tournament.

Soccer • 30 May 24

Xherdan Shaqiri scores the opening goal of the game

Recap: Republic of Ireland 0-1 Switzerland

Read how it all unfolded as John O'Shea went down to defeat against the Euro 2024 finalists.

Soccer • 26 Mar 24

Mikey Johnston gets a start against the Swiss

Knight, Johnston and Bazunu to start against the Swiss

John O'Shea has made three changes for tonight's international friendly against Switzerland, with Jason Knight, Mikey Johnston and Gavin Bazunu coming into the side.

Soccer • 26 Mar 24

Chiedozie Ogbene will miss tonight's game

Ogbene ruled out of Ireland squad to play Switzerland

Chiedozie Ogbene has been ruled out of the Republic of Ireland squad for tonight's friendly with Switzerland at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 26 Mar 24

Brazil's teenage star Endrick sinks England at Wembley

England suffered their first defeat since the World Cup as teenage star Endrick came off the bench to seal Brazil a late victory against Gareth Southgate's Euro 2024 hopefuls.

Soccer • 23 Mar 24

Belgium goalkeeper Matz Sels saves Evan Ferguson's spot-kick

Penalty pain for Ferguson but Ireland hold Belgians

Evan Ferguson's missed penalty denied Ireland a chance to secure a victory over Belgium as their friendly international ended scoreless at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 23 Mar 24

Evan Ferguson missed a penalty against Belgium

Republic of Ireland 0-0 Belgium - recap

John O'Shea's Republic of Ireland have drawn 0-0 with Belgium at the Aviva Stadium. Read back on how the action unfolded.

Soccer • 23 Mar 24

Joe Hodge, Andrew Moran, Tayo Adaramola, Matt Healy and Rocco Vata celebrate the second goal of the game

Vata plunders hat-trick as Ireland U21s rout San Marino

Rocco Vata plundered a second-half hat-trick as the Republic of Ireland under-21s continued their European Championship qualifying campaign with a comfortable 7-0 win over San Marino.

Soccer • 22 Mar 24

Recap: Nightmare Euro 2025 qualifying draw for Ireland

The Republic of Ireland will find out who they will be up against in Euro 2025 qualifying when the draw is made in Switzerland. Follow updates here.

Soccer • 05 Mar 24

Ireland fall to Tallaght loss against impressive Wales

The Republic of Ireland fell to their first defeat in nine games as an impressive Wales claimed a 2-0 win in Tuesday night's friendly at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 28 Feb 24

Simone Magill celebrates scoring a crucial equaliser against Montenegro

Magill equaliser eases fears as NI avoid relegation

Simone Magill cooled Northern Ireland's nerves as a 1-1 draw against Montenegro in the second leg of their Nations League play-off saw them avoid relegation to League C.

Soccer • 27 Feb 24

Denise O'Sullivan will miss the two friendly games

O'Sullivan ruled out for Ireland, Peamount duo added

Denise O'Sullivan has been ruled out of the Republic of Ireland's international friendlies against Italy and Wales due to injury with Peamount United teenager Jess Fitzgerald getting a first senior call-up.

Soccer • 19 Feb 24

Sarina Wiegman is looking ahead to the challenge of what the next three years will bring

Wiegman to remain as England coach through to World Cup

England head coach Sarina Wiegman has signed a contract extension that runs through to the 2027 World Cup, the Football Association has announced.

Soccer • 16 Jan 24

Eileen Gleeson: 'For me, there is nothing greater than being Irish'

Gleeson named new permanent Ireland head coach

Eileen Gleeson has been named the new permanent head coach of the Republic of Ireland women's team.

Soccer • 18 Dec 23

Ireland are one place behind Scotland and just ahead of Russia in the FIFA rankings

Ireland unchanged in 24th as Spain top FIFA rankings

The Republic of Ireland remain unchanged at 24th in the FIFA rankings, while Women's World Cup winners Spain have ascended to the top spot for the first time.

Soccer • 15 Dec 23

Denise O'Sullivan: 'It's probably one of the best squads we've had in a long time'

O'Sullivan refuses to lower great Irish expectations

Denise O'Sullivan has no desire to dampen expectations as the Republic of Ireland head towards a huge 2024 eyeing qualification for another major tournament.

Soccer • 30 Nov 23

Neil Lennon: 'It is Ireland, and it means so much to me as a person'

Lennon: I'd love to have a crack at Ireland job

Neil Lennon has said he would 'love to have a crack' at the Republic of Ireland job in the wake of Stephen Kenny's departure from the role.

Soccer • 25 Nov 23

Rachel Furness (R) in action against Denise O'Sullivan at the Aviva Stadium in September

Furness blow for North ahead of Girls in Green clash

Rachel Furness has been ruled out of Northern Ireland's UEFA Nations League clash with the Republic of Ireland in Belfast.

Soccer • 24 Nov 23

Peamount's Dolan gets first Ireland call-up

Peamount United's Ellen Dolan has been handed a first Republic of Ireland senior call-up in Eileen Gleeson's final squad as interim manager.

Soccer • 23 Nov 23

Mark Sykes was a bright spot against the Kiwis

Sykes feels squad 'maybe not going to see' Kenny again

Republic Of Ireland winger Mark Sykes reckons the international side faces "an uncertain time" as the squad accept they are "maybe not going to see [manager Stephen Kenny] again" after Tuesday night's humdrum draw at home to New Zealand.

Soccer • 22 Nov 23

Matt Doherty has backed the under-pressure Stephen Kenny

Matt Doherty desperate for Kenny to stay at helm

Matt Doherty strongly backed Stephen Kenny to remain as Republic of Ireland manager in the wake of Saturday's 1-0 defeat to the Netherlands.

Soccer • 19 Nov 23

Kenny admits it's 'quite possible' he's close to exit

Stephen Kenny remains hopeful he will stay on as Republic of Ireland boss but admitted it's "quite possible" that his reign will end after Tuesday's friendly against New Zealand.

Soccer • 18 Nov 23