Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Gavin Bazunu had a busy night at the office

Player ratings: Bazunu impresses on dour night

The Republic of Ireland fell to a tame 1-0 defeat against the Netherlands in Amsterdam tonight, as a disappointing Euro 2024 qualification campaign ended with a whimper. Here's how we rated the players.

Soccer • 18 Nov 23

Liam Scales wins a header under pressure from Denzel Dumfries

Netherlands 1-0 Republic of Ireland - recap

The Republic of Ireland have been beaten by the Netherlands in their final their game of the Euro 2024 qualification campaign. Read back on how it unfolded.

Soccer • 18 Nov 23

Armenia's Lucas Zelarayan celebrates his goal against Wales

Euro qualifying wrap: Wales now reliant on Croatia slip

Wales' hopes of qualifying automatically for Euro 2024 were dented by a 1-1 draw in Armenia.

Soccer • 18 Nov 23

Michael O'Neill's side have only beaten San Marino in qualifying

O'Neill: No short-term answer to Northern Ireland woes

Michael O'Neill admitted there will be no quick fix to Northern Ireland's problems after a young side were beaten 4-0 by Finland to make it seven defeats from nine in their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign.

Soccer • 18 Nov 23

Liam Scales admits Celtic must learn some tough lessons

Scales says 'naive' Celtic need to get street-smart

Liam Scales admits Celtic need to be more streetwise in Europe.

Soccer • 10 Nov 23

The FAI must have at least 40% female representation on the board by the end of the year

Headache for FAI as crucial motion fails to pass

The FAI has suffered a major setback after a motion that would have helped to facilitate gender balance requirements on the board failed to pass at their EGM on Thursday night.

Soccer • 10 Nov 23

Brazil in running to host 2027 Women's World Cup

Brazil has submitted a letter of intent to FIFA to host the 2027 Women's World Cup.

Soccer • 05 Nov 23

Poyet reaffirms interest in Republic of Ireland job

Gus Poyet has once again courted the possibility of becoming the next Republic of Ireland manager as his contract with Greece enters its final few months.

Soccer • 03 Nov 23

Lucie Gjini holds off Kyra Carusa at Loro Borici Stadium in Shkoder

'Pretty wild' - Ireland relieved to weather the storm

Izzy Atkinson and Kyra Carusa admitted the torrential rain in Albania presented the Republic of Ireland players with a challenge unlike anything they'd ever encountered before on Tuesday evening.

Soccer • 31 Oct 23

Eileen Gleeson addresses her players after a tough win in Albania

Gleeson increases depth in 'chaos' of Albanian downpour

Republic of Ireland interim boss Eileen Gleeson hailed her players for coming through "absolute chaos" in Albania as promotion to League A in the UEFA Nations League was secured and squad depth was further enhanced.

Soccer • 01 Nov 23

Katie McCabe (L) celebrates with match-winner Denise O'Sullivan

Ireland rain supreme to earn Nations League promotion

The Republic of Ireland have been promoted to the League A of the UEFA Nations League after an 88th-minute Denise O'Sullivan strike saw them overcome a weather-enforced delay and atrocious conditions to dig out a 1-0 win in Albania.

Soccer • 31 Oct 23

The rain pours down at Loro Borici Stadium in Shkoder

Ireland game suspended due to heavy rain in Albania

The Republic of Ireland's UEFA Nations League game against Albania has been suspended after torrential rain led to unplayable conditions.

Soccer • 31 Oct 23

Trent Kone-Doherty is well regarded at Liverpool

Derry teenager Trent Kone-Doherty pens Liverpool deal

Republic of Ireland underage international Trent Kone-Doherty has signed his first professional contract with Liverpool.

Soccer • 31 Oct 23

Eileen Gleeson has had some difficult calls to make

Gleeson nurturing 'super positive' battle for places

Interim boss Eileen Gleeson admits leaving players out of her Republic of Ireland squad is the toughest part of the gig but she talked up the "super positive" competition for places that's putting the squeeze on some big names.

Soccer • 30 Oct 23

Erin McLaughlin poses on the streets of Shkoder, Albania

Erin McLaughlin ready to take things to the next level

Peamount United star Erin McLaughlin says the pieces are falling into place as she looks to take her international and club ambitions to the next level.

Soccer • 31 Oct 23

Louise Quinn sees room for Irish improvement

Quinn wants defensive solidity to liberate attack

Louise Quinn believes defensive solidity is key to the Republic of Ireland successfully adopting a more expansive approach as the Girls in Green eye promotion to the top tier of the UEFA Nations League.

Soccer • 29 Oct 23

Katie McCabe: 'It was a really nice team performance'

McCabe reveals she bagged treble with a torn tricep

Katie McCabe played through the pain barrier to deliver a tour de force performance againsg Albania on Friday.

Soccer • 28 Oct 23

Diane Caldwell poses with members of her hometown club Balbriggan FC

'A beautiful occasion' - Caldwell savours her century

Diane Caldwell savoured a "special" night at Tallaght Stadium as she reached 100 caps in the Republic of Ireland's 5-1 defeat of Albania.

Soccer • 28 Oct 23

Eileen Gleeson: 'This is another step forward'

Gleeson talks up importance of blooding youth

Republic of Ireland interim boss Eileen Gleeson said she's committed to blooding young players for the remainder of her reign after overseeing another comprehensive UEFA Nations League victory on Friday evening.

Soccer • 30 Oct 23

Katie McCabe is mobbed by team-mates after her second goal

Magnificent Katie McCabe puts Albania to the sword

A magnificent performance from Katie McCabe steered the Republic of Ireland to a 5-1 victory over Albania at Tallaght Stadium and put them one step closer to winning their UEFA Nations League group.

Soccer • 27 Oct 23

O'Sullivan: Katie is at the peak of her powers

Denise O'Sullivan says her Republic of Ireland team-mate Katie McCabe is currently at the peak of her powers and hellbent on leading her country back to another major tournament.

Soccer • 26 Oct 23

Will Jordan scored three of their seven tries

New Zealand hammer Argentina to cruise into RWC final

New Zealand booked an unprecedented fifth Rugby World Cup final appearance after blowing away Argentina 44-6 at the Stade de France.

Rugby • 21 Oct 23

Adam Cerin's early goal was enough for Slovenia in Belfast

Northern Ireland return to losing ways in Belfast

Ten-man Northern Ireland returned to the all-too-familiar feeling of defeat as Adam Cerin's early free-kick put Group H leaders Slovenia on the verge of qualifying for Euro 2024 with a scrappy 1-0 win at Windsor Park.

Soccer • 17 Oct 23

Harry Kane helped England inflict some revenge on Italy in London

Kane brace eases England to Euro 2024 qualification

England wrapped up qualification for Euro 2024 with two matches to spare as Harry Kane's brace helped Gareth Southgate's side secure a 3-1 comeback win against Italy.

Soccer • 17 Oct 23

Liverpool captain Van Dijk converted the Dutch's second spot kick of the night in Athens

Van Djik earns Dutch crucial late win in Greece

Virgil van Dijk scored a stoppage-time penalty to give the Netherlands a crucial 1-0 win in Greece to keep alive their hopes of reaching Euro 2024 from the Republic of Ireland's qualifying group.

Soccer • 16 Oct 23