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Aidomo Emakhu of Republic of Ireland celebrates with team-mates Andrew Moran and Bosun Lawal after scoring the winner against Turkey

Lessons from Luxembourg but big San Marino win expected

Republic of Ireland under-21 manager Jim Crawford has one key message for his players ahead of this evening's Euro 2025 qualifier against San Marino – there's no easy game in international football.

Soccer • 12 Sep 23

Euro 2024: Republic of Ireland 1-2 Netherlands recap

Stephen Kenny's Republic of Ireland are desperately seeking a win as Netherlands visit Dublin. Follow the latest from the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 10 Sep 23

Alan Browne makes a tackle 7 on Kylian Mbappé

Do or die for Ireland against Dutch in Dublin - Browne

Alan Browne has admitted the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2024 qualifying clash with the Netherlands is a must-win affair after they were given the run-around in France.

Soccer • 08 Sep 23

Cody Gakpo was on the mark for the Dutch

Netherlands swat Greece aside ahead of trip to Dublin

Three first-half goals secured the Netherlands a comfortable 3-0 win over Greece in a European Championship qualifier on Thursday.

Soccer • 07 Sep 23

Stephen Kenny: 'They were too good for us'

Kenny eyes Dutch victory to revitalise Euros hopes

Stephen Kenny is hoping a packed Aviva Stadium can drive his team to a shock victory over the Netherlands on Sunday with the Republic of Ireland's chances of finishing second in Group B now hanging by a thread.

Soccer • 07 Sep 23

England hand surprise start at scrum-half to Mitchell

England have taken a step towards igniting their attack by picking Alex Mitchell at scrum-half for their crucial World Cup opener against Argentina in Marseille on Saturday.

Rugby • 07 Sep 23

Republic of Ireland Under-21s boss Jim Crawford

Crawford: Making it to big tournaments the ultimate aim

Jim Crawford is targeting a fast start to the new Euros campaign as a fresh wave of talent looks to make history by getting a Republic of Ireland Under-21s team to a major tournament for the first time.

Soccer • 08 Sep 23

Omobamidele left out of Ireland squad to play France

Andrew Omobamidele has been left out of the finalised Republic of Ireland squad to play France tonight.

Soccer • 07 Sep 23

Harlequins' Dino Lamb will start for the Italians

Lamb and Fischetti drafted in by Italy to face Namibia

Italy have brought in English-born lock Dino Lamb and prop Danilo Fischetti to their starting XV for the Rugby World Cup Pool A clash against Namibia in Saint-Etienne on Saturday, the only changes from their final warm-up win over Japan last month.

Rugby • 07 Sep 23

Andrew Omobamidele comes into the Ireland squad

Omobamidele called up by Ireland due to Egan concerns

Andrew Omobamidele has been called up to the Republic of Ireland squad to play France and Netherlands in Euro 2024 qualifiers next week.

Soccer • 03 Sep 23

Vera Pauw (R) spoke to RTÉ Sport's Tony O'Donoghue

The key quotes from Vera Pauw's exclusive interview

Former Republic of Ireland boss Vera Pauw sat down with RTÉ Sport's Tony O'Donoghue on Friday for an exclusive and wide-ranging interview. Here are some of the key quotes.

Soccer • 02 Sep 23

Vera Pauw has given her first interview since leaving the FAI

Exclusive Pauw claims staff turned on her and takes aim at FAI

Former Republic of Ireland women's manager Vera Pauw has claimed some of her staff turned on her in the final weeks of her tenure.

Soccer • 01 Sep 23

Eileen Gleeson will lead the side on a temporary basis

Gleeson appointed interim Ireland boss after Pauw exit

Eileen Gleeson has been appointed interim head coach of the Republic of Ireland team.

Soccer • 30 Aug 23

Pauw's Ireland reign ends as FAI opt for new direction

Vera Pauw's reign as manager of the Republic of Ireland is over after the FAI decided not to offer the Dutch woman a new contract.

Soccer • 29 Aug 23

Vera Pauw's time as Republic of Ireland boss is over

Pauw's strengths and weaknesses tapped from same well

Vera Pauw's single-mindedness and absolute dedication to her methods were both a driving force and corrosive influence for the Republic of Ireland. It's inevitable that her departure has triggered a mixed reaction, writes Anthony Pyne.

Soccer • 30 Aug 23

Pauw set to learn fate after FAI board meeting

Vera Pauw's future as Republic of Ireland manager will be decided at an FAI board meeting on Tuesday.

Soccer • 28 Aug 23

Aine O'Gorman will continue playing with Shamrock Rovers

O'Gorman calls time on long Ireland career

Centurion Aine O'Gorman has called time on her Republic of Ireland career for the second time in the aftermath of the maiden World Cup appearance for the Girls in Green.

Soccer • 24 Aug 23

Seamus Coleman was speaking at the SPAR Better Choices Back to School campaign

Coleman set to miss Irish games as recovery continues

Seamus Coleman is set to miss the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2024 qualifiers against France and Netherlands as he continues his recovery from injury.

Soccer • 23 Aug 23

Australia's decentralised model has long seen rival states compete for talent, coaches and resources but it has produced diminishing returns

Australia to follow Ireland with centralised model

Rugby Australia (RA) will take greater control of the sport's high performance programme in a bid to strengthen the national teams after reaching an agreement with provincial member unions on structural reforms.

Rugby • 23 Aug 23

Jorge Vilda: 'We've achieved results that we've never achieved before'

'Vilda in' - Spanish FA revel in World Cup glory

The Spanish FA (RFEF) did not wait long after Spain won the Women's World Cup on Sunday before posting a pointed message on social media with a picture of coach Jorge Vilda kissing the trophy below the words "VILDA IN".

FIFA Women's World Cup • 20 Aug 23

Spain celebrate winning the Women's World Cup for the first time ever

Slick Spain edge England to win the World Cup

Spain won the Women's World Cup for the first time after beating England 1-0 in the final on Sunday.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 21 Aug 23

Clinical Sweden beat Aussies to clinch third place

Sweden picked up their fourth Women's World Cup bronze medal on Saturday after beating co-hosts Australia 2-0 in the third-place playoff match.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 20 Aug 23

Preview: England & Spain chase history in Sydney

A wide open FIFA Women's World Cup reaches its conclusion on Sunday, as two teams familiar with adversity - and each other - collide at the Accor Stadium in Sydney.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 19 Aug 23

Olga Carmona struck in the final minute of normal time

Late Carmona strike sends Spain to World Cup final

Olga Carmona struck late to lift Spain to a thrilling 2-1 win over Sweden and send the Iberians into a first Women's World Cup final.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 15 Aug 23

Jorge Vilda addressing his squad before the second half of extra-time against the Netherlands

Spain turmoil in the past as side prepare for Sweden

Spain coach Jorge Vilda said his team would not be in the Women's World Cup semi-finals if the country's soccer federation had not backed him during last year's player revolt.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 14 Aug 23

International

Lessons from Luxembourg but big San Marino win expected

Euro 2024: Republic of Ireland 1-2 Netherlands recap

Do or die for Ireland against Dutch in Dublin - Browne

Netherlands swat Greece aside ahead of trip to Dublin

Kenny eyes Dutch victory to revitalise Euros hopes

England hand surprise start at scrum-half to Mitchell

Crawford: Making it to big tournaments the ultimate aim

Omobamidele left out of Ireland squad to play France

Lamb and Fischetti drafted in by Italy to face Namibia

Omobamidele called up by Ireland due to Egan concerns

The key quotes from Vera Pauw's exclusive interview

Exclusive Pauw claims staff turned on her and takes aim at FAI

Gleeson appointed interim Ireland boss after Pauw exit

Pauw's Ireland reign ends as FAI opt for new direction

Pauw's strengths and weaknesses tapped from same well

Pauw set to learn fate after FAI board meeting

O'Gorman calls time on long Ireland career

Coleman set to miss Irish games as recovery continues

Australia to follow Ireland with centralised model

'Vilda in' - Spanish FA revel in World Cup glory

Slick Spain edge England to win the World Cup

Clinical Sweden beat Aussies to clinch third place

Preview: England & Spain chase history in Sydney

Late Carmona strike sends Spain to World Cup final

Spain turmoil in the past as side prepare for Sweden

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