Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Denise O'Sullivan: 'I'm absolutely buzzing'

O'Sullivan wants more games in Cork after 'special' win

Denise O'Sullivan has called for more Republic of Ireland matches to be played at Páirc Uí Chaoimh after an electric atmosphere powered the Girls in Green past France on Tuesday evening.

Soccer • 17 Jul 24

Julie-Ann Russell is mobbed by team-mates after her goal

Girls in Green sweep past France to rock the Páirc

The Republic of Ireland ended their Euro 2025 qualification campaign with a terrific 3-1 win over world No 2-ranked France that rubber-stamped their status as a seeded team for the autumn's play-offs.

Soccer • 17 Jul 24

Spain overcome early scare to thrash Northern Ireland

Daniel Ballard's early goal had Northern Ireland dreaming of an upset but it turned into a sobering night in Mallorca as Spain ran out 5-1 winners in their final Euro 2024 tune-up.

Soccer • 08 Jun 24

John O'Shea is now preparing Ireland for a home date with Hungary and a trip to Portugal

O'Shea confident over Cannon's commitment after call-up

Republic of Ireland interim manager John O'Shea is confident that Tom Cannon's senior international future lies with the Republic of Ireland, this after the Leicester City striker was named in the squad for the upcoming friendlies against Hungary and Portugal.

Soccer • 28 May 24

Ziu driven by deep hunger to hit the next level

Jess Ziu is back to boost the Republic of Ireland's Swedish mission, armed with a fresh perspective and deep hunger to improve.

Soccer • 30 May 24

Leanne Kiernan: 'It's very important for me to be around good people'

Kiernan insists World Cup pain was part of her destiny

Leanne Kiernan says she always felt that missing out on the World Cup was simply part of her destiny, as a return to the family farm and a painstaking road back to top form helped her stay focused on the bigger picture.

Soccer • 30 May 24

England held to a draw at home by Sweden

Defending champions England kicked off their Euro 2025 qualifying campaign with a 1-1 draw against Sweden in front of 63,248 at Wembley.

Soccer • 05 Apr 24

Katie McCabe could be flying to Melbourne with Arsenal at the end of the season

Ireland fear McCabe will have to make untimely Oz trip

Republic of Ireland head coach Eileen Gleeson says she has factored into her plans the possibility that captain Katie McCabe will travel to Australia with Arsenal for an end-of-season friendly the week before two crucial Euro 2025 qualifiers.

Soccer • 28 Mar 24

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