Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Ryan Manning (R) was the match-winner for Swansea City.

Championship wrap: Manning magic wins it for Swans

Republic of Ireland international Ryan Manning thumped home a superb long-range effort to seal all three points for Swansea as they overcame Preston North End 1-0 in the Sky Bet Championship.

Soccer • 22 Jan 22

James Collins nabbed the winner at Cardiff

Championship round-up: Collins grabs winner at Deepdale

Three Irish players were on target at Deepdale but it was visitors Cardiff who were left the happiest as they earned a 2-1 Sky Bet Championship win over Preston.

Soccer • 20 Nov 21

The Coventry-born striker made his Ireland debut in 2019

James Collins signs for Mick McCarthy's Cardiff

Republic of Ireland striker James Collins will link up with Mick McCarthy's Cardiff City next season after joining the Bluebirds on a two-year deal.

Soccer • 19 May 21

Championship: Swans in play-offs, Collins on the mark

Swansea booked their place in the Championship play-offs after a 2-2 draw at Reading, while James Collins scored for Luton in their 3-2 win away at Bristol City.

Soccer • 25 Apr 21

Jordan Rhodes (R) and Barry Bannan celebrate Rhodes' goal for Sheffield Wednesday

Championship wrap: Owls hammer Mick McCarthy's Cardiff

Republic of Ireland midfielder Conor Hourihane returned from injury to feature for Swansea but the Welsh side fell to a 1-0 defeat at home to Preston North End in the Sky Bet Championship.

Soccer • 05 Apr 21

Collins and his Ireland colleagues must now wait until September to reignite this qualifying campaign

Collins: No point in thinking World Cup journey is over

James Collins is refusing to give up on his World Cup dream despite a disastrous start to the Republic of Ireland's qualifying campaign.

Soccer • 28 Mar 21

Ireland player ratings: Browne and Cullen impress

Ireland went down 3-2 to Serbia in their opening World Cup qualifier but there were plenty of reasons to be hopeful for the future. Here's how the Irish players rated.

Soccer • 25 Mar 21

Harlee Dean of Birmingham City challenges Shane Long

C'ship wrap: Long tastes victory in Cherries debut

Shane Long made his Bournemouth debut as the Cherries ended their poor run with a 3-2 home win over Birmingham in the Sky Bet Championship.

Soccer • 06 Feb 21

James Collins went close to scoring in both halves

Collins rues missed chances as goal drought continues

James Collins lamented the Republic of Ireland's wastefulness in front of goal as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Bulgaria.

Soccer • 19 Nov 20

James Collins celebrates his first Ireland goal, which came against Bulgaria in 2019

Kenny calls Collins into squad for England encounter

Luton Town striker James Collins has been called into the Ireland squad for the upcoming international games against England, Wales and Bulgaria.

Soccer • 05 Nov 20

Duffy, Doherty and Collins all start against Georgia

James Collins makes his competitive Ireland debut as Mick McCarthy named the big Luton centre-forward to start today's Euro 2020 qualifier in Tbilisi.

Soccer • 12 Oct 19

Goalscorers Long and Collins hail provider Byrne

Kevin Long and James Collins were both among the goalscorers as Ireland battled their way to a 3-1 victory over Bulgaria and both have paid tribute to debutant Jack Byrne who had a hand in both of their goals.

Soccer • 10 Sep 19

James Collins was among the goals as Luton had a good away win at Barnsley

Championship wrap: Collins on the mark - Leeds stay top

Stoke's torrid start to the season continued as they lost heavily at home against Championship leaders Leeds, while Republic of International James Collins found the net for Luton Town.

Soccer • 24 Aug 19

Collins and McGeady make the cut in League One XI

Republic of Ireland internationals James Collins and Aidan McGeady have been included in the Professional Footballers' Association League One Team of the Year.

Soccer • 24 Apr 19

James Collins is on the way to becoming a Championship player

Collins voted player of season in League One

James Collins has been voted Sky Bet League One Player of the Season ahead of his Republic of Ireland team-mate Aiden McGeady.

Soccer • 08 Apr 19

Bamford has six goals to his name in the Championship this season

McCarthy won't speak to Bamford until the summer

Glenn Whelan and James Collins have been included in Mick McCarthy's finalised Republic of Ireland squad for their upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers against Gibraltar and Georgia.

Soccer • 14 Mar 19