Irish Under-21s returning to Cork for Iceland friendly Republic of Ireland Under-21s will take on Iceland in a friendly at Turner's Cross as the team return to Cork for the first time in … Soccer • 31 Jan
Ireland U21 boss Crawford signs new deal until 2025 Republic of Ireland U21 manager Jim Crawford has signed a contract extension, keeping him in the role for the 2025 European Championship campaign. Soccer • 22 Jan
Under-21 boss Crawford hails departing players Republic of Ireland Under-21 manager Jim Crawford has paid tribute to his players after they agonisingly missed out on qualification to the European Championships. Soccer • 29 Sep 22
Crawford: Shootout loss a 'punch in the stomach' Ireland Under-21 manager Jim Crawford described his side's penalty shootout loss to Israel as a real "punch in the stomach" for the players, and rued … Soccer • 28 Sep 22
Preview: Ireland U21s chase the dream in Israel The Republic of Ireland U-21s could make history in Tel Aviv on Tuesday evening by becoming the first Irish team at the this age grade … Soccer • 26 Sep 22
Ferguson unfazed as Ireland travel to Israel There were few who would have predicted Evan Ferguson and Aaron Connolly to start up front alongside each other during the course of the under-21 … Soccer • 25 Sep 22
Jim Goodwin: Ireland is the dream Aberdeen manager Jim Goodwin spoke to RTÉ Radio One Saturday Sport about his ambitions in the game. Soccer • 24 Sep 22
History beckons for the Republic of Ireland Under-21s The Republic of Ireland Under-21 side will kick off a bumper weekend of international football when they play host to Israel Under-21s in Tallaght Stadium … Soccer • 23 Sep 22
Crawford sees Connolly as a 'striker' ahead of play-off Jim Crawford will today attempt to go where no Irish manager has gone before. Soccer • 23 Sep 22
Connolly only senior on U21s' radar, insists Crawford Jim Crawford says it was never a possibility that any of Stephen Kenny's senior Republic of Ireland internationals would follow Aaron Connolly back to the … Soccer • 22 Sep 22
Connolly: U21s shows I don't take Ireland for granted Aaron Connolly says he is determined to help the Republic of Ireland Under-21s make history and prove he still has the hunger to produce the … Soccer • 21 Sep 22
Cashin hoping for rub of the green in huge play-off Republic of Ireland Under-21 player Eiran Cashin has said that the opportunity to make history against Israel in their European Championship play-off double-header brings feelings … Soccer • 21 Sep 22
Crawford: 'We need a full stadium, that's for sure' Israel represent a difficult challenge for Jim Crawford's Republic of Ireland under-21 side as they aim to be the first Irish men's side at this … Soccer • 16 Sep 22
Crawford: 'Connolly is in a happy place' Aaron Connolly was the surprise inclusion in Jim Crawford's Republic of Ireland under-21 squad announced on Thursday as he returns to the fold for the … Soccer • 16 Sep 22
Crawford: 'Connolly wants to put on green shirt again' Aaron Connolly has returned to the Republic of Ireland men's under-21 squad for the first time in three years for the upcoming UEFA European under-21 … Soccer • 15 Sep 22
Connolly, Ebosele and Connell named in Under-21 squad Aaron Connolly, Festy Ebosele and Luca Connell have all been included in the Republic of Ireland Under-21 squad for their European Championship play-offs against Israel … Soccer • 15 Sep 22
Ireland lose to Italy as focus shifts to Euro play-off The Republic of Ireland now know that a European Under-21 Championship play-off will be the route to a potential first ever qualification for a major … Soccer • 14 Jun 22
Italy U21s v Rep of Ireland U21s: All you need to know The Republic of Ireland Under-21s have a chance to book their place at the European Championship finals for the first time with victory in Italy. … Soccer • 14 Jun 22
Time for Under-21s to take the next step - Coventy Conor Coventry does not want to be cast in the role of "nearly man" as the Republic of Ireland attempt to qualify for the European … Soccer • 14 Jun 22
Crawford: U21s in a 'nice place' as Euros promise grows The Republic of Ireland Under-21s are in "a nice place" according to head coach Jim Crawford after taking a big step towards European Championship qualification … Soccer • 06 Jun 22
Crawford braced for 'probably biggest U21s game ever' Republic of Ireland boss Jim Crawford believes Monday evening's showdown with Montenegro is "probably the biggest Under-21s game there's ever been". Soccer • 04 Jun 22
Hodge called up as Crawford names Ireland U21 squad Republic of Ireland U21 manager Jim Crawford has named his squad for the upcoming qualifiers against Bosnia & Herzegovina and Montenegro as Wolves' Joe Hodge … Soccer • 26 May 22
Crawford: U21s in good place as destiny dates loom Republic of Ireland Under-21 manager Jim Crawford speaks to RTÉ Sport's Raf Diallo about the preparations for the June triple-header of European Championship qualifiers which … Soccer • 21 May 22
'It's in our hands now' - Crawford reacts to big win Jim Crawford was "exceptionally proud" of his Republic of Ireland Under-21 side after a 2-0 win away over Sweden in their European Championship qualifier. Soccer • 29 Mar 22
Sweden clash the 'most important to date' for Crawford Republic of Ireland Under-21s boss Jim Crawford has told his players their European Championship qualification dream lies in their own hands. Soccer • 28 Mar 22
