Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Nathan Collins is desperate to see Ireland get to a World Cup

Collins daring to dream of World Cup qualification

Republic of Ireland defender Nathan Collins admits he's desperate to help Ireland secure a place at the World Cup as they begin their qualifying campaign tonight.

Soccer • 23 mins

Matt Doherty is dreaming of a World Cup with Ireland

Doherty dreaming of a World Cup with Ireland

Matt Doherty is dreaming of a trip to the World Cup finals with the Republic of Ireland after completing a half-century of senior caps.

Soccer • 24 Mar

Jake O'Brien celebrates scoring the winner for Lyon in their 1-0 victory over Rennes on Sunday

European wrap: Ireland's O'Brien scores winner for Lyon

Jake O'Brien scored the only goal as basement side Lyon beat Rennes 1-0 to secure their first Ligue 1 win of the season.

Soccer • 13 Nov 23

Chiedozie Ogbene turned in the best performance in a green shirt

Ogbene shoulders the blame for Greek tragedy

Chiedozie Ogbene held up his hand and took some of the blame for the Republic of Ireland's 2-0 defeat to Greece at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 13 Oct 23

France v Republic of Ireland - All you need to know

The Republic of Ireland take on France at the Parc des Princes on Thursday evening with the Euro 2024 qualification hopes hanging by a thread. Here's everyone you need to know.

Soccer • 07 Sep 23

McClean leads Ireland as Kenny rings the changes

James McClean has been named as the captain of Ireland on his 100th appearance for his country and is one of five changes, as under-pressure manager Stephen Kenny names his side for the Euro 2024 qualifier against Gibraltar.

Soccer • 19 Jun 23

Dara O'Shea: We want to write our own history

Dara O'Shea says the Republic of Ireland are ready to embrace the challenge of taking on France as they look to "write their own history" at Lansdowne Road.

Soccer • 24 Mar 23

Evan Ferguson is making a big name for himself at Brighton

Kenny excited by Ireland's new attacking options

Republic of Ireland manger Stephen Kenny admits that he's excited by the attacking options at his disposal as he prepares for the crucial Euro 2024 qualifier against France.

Soccer • 02 Mar 23

FAI chief to speak to Pauw over report allegations

FAI Chief Executive Jonathan Hill will speak to Vera Pauw in Dublin later today about allegations made about her in a report on historical abuses in the National Women's Soccer League in the United States.

Soccer • 16 Dec 22

International friendly: Ireland 1-2 Norway recap

The Republic of Ireland's final home game of 2022 ended in disappointment as they slumped to a 2-1 defeat against Norway. Here's how it happened.

Soccer • 17 Nov 22

John Egan expects a reaction from Ireland against Scotland

Egan expects to see Ireland bounce back against Scots

John Egan is confident the Republic of Ireland have the character to bounce back from a miserable start to their Nations League campaign.

Soccer • 09 Jun 22

Armenia v Republic of Ireland, all you need to know

Stephen Kenny's Republic of Ireland side get their Nations League campaign underway against Armenia on Saturday afternoon. Here's everything you need to know.

Soccer • 04 Jun 22

Katie McCabe: 'We don't go out playing these games to lose.'

McCabe wants Swedish scalp to drive Irish momentum

Katie McCabe wants her Republic of Ireland team-mates to "keep fighting" to build on the good work of former players as the class of 2022 aim to drive Irish women's football to new heights.

Soccer • 12 Apr 22

Ruesha Littlejohn: 'We felt like we'd blown it.'

Littlejohn hoping gutsy Irish can spoil Swedish party

Ruesha Littlejohn can't wait to take have crack at the Swedes on Tuesday - and backed the Republic of Ireland to "spoil the party" in Gothenburg.

Soccer • 06 Apr 22

Troy Parrott of Republic of Ireland celebrates

Ireland 1-0 Lithuania - recap

A last-gasp rocket from Troy Parrott gave the Republic of Ireland a 1-0 victory over Lithuania and was a memorable finish to a forgettable game. Here's how it all happened.

Soccer • 29 Mar 22

Duffy holding on to hope of home Euro finals in 2028

Shane Duffy has not given up hope of playing for the Republic of Ireland at a European Championship finals on home soil.

Soccer • 25 Mar 22

Eiran Cashin (left) has been called into the U21 squad

Cashin and Odubeko called up to Under-21 squad

Derby County's Eiran Cashin and Doncaster Rovers' Mipo Odubeko have both been handed their first Republic of Ireland Under-21 call-up.

Soccer • 15 Mar 22

The FAI have extended their support to the Ukraine FA

FAI offer Ukraine support and announce Russian boycott

The FAI have announced that they will play no fixtures, at any level, against Russia due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Soccer • 28 Feb 22

Megan Campbell is poised to return for Ireland

Campbell still has plenty of fight after two years out

Republic of Ireland defender Megan Campbell is in line for a return to the national team after an injury nightmare that kept her out of the international team for more than two years.

Soccer • 17 Feb 22

FAI chairman Roy Barrett, FAI independent director Catherine Guy, FAI vice president Paul Cooke and FAI chief executive Jonathan Hill

FAI promises three-tier league in new strategic plan

Qualifying for Euro 2024, ensuring that Vera Pauw's women's team qualify for a major tournament, and adding a third tier to the League of Ireland are among the goals set out in the FAI's strategy for the next three years.

Soccer • 07 Feb 22

Stephen Kenny's side continue to develop

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Green shoots continue to sprout

On this week's podcast James O'Toole, Graham Gartland and Johnny McDonnell cast their eye over the Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifiers against Portugal and Luxembourg.

Soccer • 15 Nov 21

Portugal hope Bernardo Silva will be fit for Sunday's group decider against Serbia

Silva ruled out of World Cup qualifier against Ireland

Bernardo Silva has been ruled out of Portugal's World Cup qualifier against the Republic of Ireland due to injury.

Soccer • 10 Nov 21

Leixlip's Andrew Omobamidele has been making his mark for club and country

Recognition giving Andrew Omobamidele extra motivation

Andrew Omobamidele will prepare to lock horns with Cristiano Ronaldo for the second time in his fledgling international career with the praise of Irish football royalty still ringing in his ears.