Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

A new beginning: Jim Crawford lays foundations for Euro 2027 qualifiers

New faces in Ireland U21 squad for Sweden double-header

Jim Crawford has named a squad of 24 players in his Republic of Ireland Under-21 squad for two upcoming friendly internationals with Sweden in Marbella.

Soccer • 07 Nov 24

Mason Melia will not be making his under-21s debut this month

Melia and Hodge ruled out of Ireland U21s double-header

Mason Melia and Joe Hodge have both been ruled out of the Republic of Ireland Under-21s Euro 2025 qualifying double-header against Norway and Italy.

Soccer • 10 Oct 24

Killian Phillips celebrates opening the scoring for Ireland Under-21 against Italy in November

Ireland U21 Phillips joins Aberdeen on loan

Aberdeen have confirmed the signing of Ireland Under-21 international Killian Phillips on loan until the end of the season.

Soccer • 28 Jan 24

Ireland Under-21s were denied at the death in their Euro 2025 qualifier against Italy

Ireland U21s suffer last-gasp heartache in Italy draw

A chance at history ended in heartbreak for the Republic of Ireland Under-21s as a last second Wilfried Gnonto goal stopped Jim Crawford's team from recording a famous win over Italy in European Championships qualifying at Turner's Cross.

Soccer • 22 Nov 23

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

Andrew Moran scored a brace and provided two assists in a 5-2 win over Cardiff

Blackburn boss heaps praise on Moran after masterclass

Jon Dahl Tomasson praised "intelligent" Andrew Moran after the 19-year-old loanee netted his first goals in English football to help Blackburn beat Cardiff 5-2 in the Carabao Cup third round.

Soccer • 27 Sep 23

Andrew Moran celebrates finding the net for Blackburn Rovers in the Carabao Cup

Carabao Cup wrap: Moran shines in Blackburn rout

Andrew Moran scored two and set up two as Blackburn overpowered Cardiff 5-2 in the Carabao Cup third round.

Soccer • 27 Sep 23

Jim Crawford looks on as Aaron Connolly trains with the U21 squad on Monday

Aaron Connolly call-up for U21s a 'risky' move - Rogers

Former Dundalk goalkeeper Gary Rogers discusses Aaron Connolly's inclusion in the Ireland Under-21 squad for the crucial play-off against Israel.

Soccer • 19 Sep 22

Ralph Hasenhuttl with Will Smallbone of Southampton

Hasenhuttl backs Irish U21 Smallbone after penalty miss

Ralph Hasenhuttl told Southampton midfielder Will Smallbone to keep his "head up" after his penalty miss proved crucial in the Carabao Cup defeat to Chelsea.

Soccer • 27 Oct 21

The former Shamrock Rovers keeper will travel to Armenia with the squad

Bazunu among quintet called into Ireland Under-21 squad

Republic of Ireland Under-21 manager Stephen Kenny has called up five players to the squad for the Armenia and Sweden qualifiers.

Soccer • 10 Nov 19

Aaron Drinan comes into the Ireland squad

Drinan drafted into Under-21 squad

Republic of Ireland Under-21 manager Stephen Kenny has drafted Aaron Drinan into his squad for Tuesday's Euro 2021 qualification game with Iceland.

Soccer • 11 Oct 19

Carlo Cudicini undertook his UEFA B licence with the FAI

Carlo Cudicini to coach Ireland Under 21s

Former Chelsea goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini has joined the back-room staff of the Republic of Ireland Under 21s.

Soccer • 25 Mar 15

Philip Roberts joins the squad from Dundee

King not worried by Grealish U21 squad withdrawal

Republic of Ireland Under-21 coach Noel King has made four changes to his squad for Thursday’s friendly international against Norway in Drammen.

Soccer • 06 Oct 14

Montenegro celebrate their late win in Tallaght

Under-21s exit after defeat in Tallaght

The Republic of Ireland Under-21s suffered a disappointing defeat to Montenegro in Tallaght Stadium as their hopes of qualification for UEFA 2015 ended.

Soccer • 05 Mar 14

King wants Under-21s to go the distance

Republic of Ireland Under-21 boss Noel King insists his side will not lose sight of their objectives when they host Montenegro in a critical U21 Championship qualifying round match at Tallaght Stadium tomorrow at 3pm.

Soccer • 04 Mar 14

Jack Grealish celebrates scoring the third goal with Samir Carruthers

Under 21s see off Faroes at Showgrounds

Aiden O'Brien claimed a double as the Republic of Ireland Under-21s staged an early blitz to see off the Faroe Islands 5-2 in their UEFA Under 21 Qualifying match.

Soccer • 15 Nov 13

John Egan returns to the squad following injury

King wary of Faroe threat to Ireland U21s

Noel King has warned his Republic of Ireland Under-21s players they can take nothing for granted against the Faroe Islands.