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Walters staying calm with big tests still ahead

Jonathan Walters is refusing to cast even one eye towards Russia despite helping the Republic of Ireland climb to the top of their World Cup qualifying group with victory in Austria.

Soccer • 13 Nov 16

Robbie Keane receives a standing ovation as he leaves the field

Keane scores on last hurrah as Ireland win easily

Robbie Keane scored his 68th and final international goal as the Republic of Ireland ran out comfortable winners against a limited Oman side at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 31 Aug 16

O'Neill positive on Ward, Walters for French clash

Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill has delivered positive news on the injury front ahead of the last-16 showdown against France, with Jon Walters and Stephen Ward both in the frame to feature.

Euro 2016 • 26 Jun 16

Jon Walters was with the Ireland squad at the Stade de Bordeaux

Walters out as O'Neill warns side against lull

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill has said the side cannot afford to switch off during Saturday's Euro 2016 clash with Belgium in Bordeaux, as he confirmed striker Jon Walters will not feature against the Belgians.

Euro 2016 • 17 Jun 16

Jon Walters looks set to miss the match in Bordeaux

O'Neill: Walters 'pretty doubtful' for Belgium

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O’Neill rates Jon Walters as “pretty doubtful” for Saturday’s Euro 2016 Group E match with Belgium in Bordeaux.

Euro 2016 • 14 Jun 16

Jon Walters is a major doubt for the Belgium game

Walters doubtful for remainder of Euro 2016

Jon Walters said he was nowhere near 100% fit in the Euro 2016 Group E clash with Sweden as doubt hangs over his participation in the rest of the tournament.

Euro 2016 • 13 Jun 16

Jon Walters training this morning in Versailles

Jon Walters hands Ireland fitness boost

Jon Walters has handed the Republic of Ireland management team a huge boost after coming through training this morning.

Euro 2016 • 11 Jun 16

Jon Walters (L) and Ireland team-mate Robbie Brady

Roy Keane: Jon Walters Ireland's 'biggest worry'

Republic of Ireland assistant manager Roy Keane admits Jon Walters is the side's key fitness concern but he is hopeful the Stoke man will be fit for their Euro 2016 opener against Sweden on Monday.

Euro 2016 • 07 Jun 16

Robbie Keane and Jon Walters pictured at training during the week

Keane and Walters expected to train next week

Republic of Ireland forwards Robbie Keane and Jon Walters are expected to resume training with the side next week.

Euro 2016 • 04 Jun 16

Mark Hughes has every faith Jon Walters will make a swift recovery

Hughes backs Walters to 'come back strong'

Stoke City boss Mark Hughes has backed Republic of Ireland striker Jon Walters to "come back strong" from his knee operation and predicted the 32-year-old will be back in action before the end of the Premier League season.

Soccer • 18 Apr 16

Jon Walters was one of Ireland's star performers in the qualification campaign

Walters and Murphy ruled out of Slovakia clash

Ireland forwards Jon Walters and Daryl Murphy have been ruled out of Tuesday’s friendly against Slovakia, joining fellow strikers Kevin Doyle and Robbie Keane on the sidelines.

Soccer • 26 Mar 16

Jon Walters' brace against Bosnia sent Ireland to Euro 2016

Hughes backs Ireland hero Walters to fire up Stoke

Stoke boss Mark Hughes expects Ireland hero Jon Walters to fire up his team as he comes bouncing back into club action.

Soccer • 19 Nov 15

Jon Walters, playing for Stoke City, has his effort blocked by Chelsea's Asmir Begovic

Asmir Begovic fears 'quality' Jon Walters

Bosnian goalkeeper Asmir Begovic will brief his defensive colleagues about how best to limit the influence of his former Stoke City team-mate Jonathan Walters when they meet in tomorrow night’s Euro 2016 qualification play-off second leg.

Soccer • 16 Nov 15

Jon Walters has been in good form for club and country this season

Jon Walters pens new deal at Stoke

Jon Walters has signed a new two-and-a-half year deal with Stoke City, bringing to an end a topsy-turvy few months of speculation for the Ireland international.

Soccer • 07 Nov 15

Jon Walters (green bib) trained with the rest of the Republic of Ireland squad at Abbotstown earlier today

VIDEO: Wilson happy to still have Walters at Stoke

Republic of Ireland defender Marc Wilson has expressed his delight that international team-mate Jon Walters will be remaining a colleague at club level with Stoke after a transfer deadline day move away from the Britannia Stadium failed to materialise.

Soccer • 03 Sep 15

Republic of Ireland's John O'Shea celebrates scoring against Germany with Stephen Ward, Jonathan Walters and James McClean

McGeady, O'Shea and Walters up for Player of Year

Aiden McGeady (Everton), John O’Shea (Sunderland) and Jon Walters (Stoke) have been nominated for the Senior International Player of the Year prize at the 25th ‘Three’ FAI International Football Awards, which take place tonight at RTÉ.

Soccer • 22 Mar 15

Don't make him angry, you won't like him when he's angry

Jon Walters warning for would be spitters

Republic of Ireland international striker Jon Walters has warned his opponents that anyone who spits at him will be "eating their supper through a straw."

Soccer • 06 Mar 15

Jon Walters marked his 200th Stoke appearance with a hat-trick

Hughes hails fresh Walters after perfect hat-trick

Stoke boss Mark Hughes labelled Ireland striker Jonathan Walters "a credit to his profession" after the forward notched a hat-trick against QPR.

Soccer • 31 Jan 15

Ireland international Jon Walters scored twice in Stoke's win over Portsmouth

Giant-killers drawn together in round three

Two of this week's Capital One Cup giant-killers will go head to head in round three after MK Dons were drawn against Bradford, while there are four all-Premier League ties.

Soccer • 28 Aug 14

Jon Walters: 'I would like to be involved [against Portugal] - hopefully I will be'

Recovered Walters eager to face Portugal

Jon Walters will hope to face the might of Portugal barely a week after finding himself on a drip in hospital.

World Cup • 10 Jun 14

Jon Walters is suffering from a stomach bug and Ciaran Clark is nursing a knee injury

Ireland squad depleted ahead of US trip

The Republic of Ireland will be without a number of players when they set off for New York on Wednesday ahead of their matches against Costa Rica and Portugal.

Soccer • 03 Jun 14

Jon Walters will serve out a three-match ban for his red card against Norwich

Walters fails in red card appeal

Stoke have lost an appeal against Jonathan Walters' red card in the 1-1 draw with Norwich on Saturday, the English Football Association has announced.

Soccer • 11 Mar 14

Robbie Keane recently signed a new contract with LA Galaxy

Keane misses penalty as LA Galaxy open with loss

Ireland captain Robbie Keane missed an injury-time penalty as LA Galaxy opened up their MLS season with defeat to Real Salt Lake.

Soccer • 09 Mar 14

Keiren Westwood and Jon Walters will miss the clash with Germany

Walters and Westwood out for Ireland

Jon Walters and Keiren Westwood have withdrawn from the Republic of Ireland squad to face Germany and Kazakhstan.

Soccer • 06 Oct 13

Jon Walters is expected to start from the bench against Sweden on Friday

Walters frank on crucial qualifiers

Jon Walters headed for Sweden today knowing the Republic of Ireland's hopes of World Cup qualification could be all but decided over the next few days.

Soccer • 20 Mar 13