Bemand names experienced Irish team to face Kazakhstan New Ireland women's head coach Scott Bemand has named an experienced team for their opening match of the inaugural WXV competition. Rugby • 11 Oct 23
Bemand names experienced Irish team to face Kazakhstan New Ireland women's head coach Scott Bemand has named an experienced team for their opening match of the inaugural WXV competition. Rugby • 11 Oct 23
More woes for Northern Ireland with Kazakhstan defeat Northern Ireland's Euro 2024 qualifying misery continued as they fell to a 1-0 defeat to Kazakhstan after the long trip to Astana. Soccer • 10 Sep 23
More woes for Northern Ireland with Kazakhstan defeat Northern Ireland's Euro 2024 qualifying misery continued as they fell to a 1-0 defeat to Kazakhstan after the long trip to Astana. Soccer • 10 Sep 23
Narrow defeat for Derry in Conference League first leg Derry City were left to rue a missed opportunity by Michael Duffy as they fell to a 1-0 defeat to Tobol Kastanay in the Europa Conference League third round qualifying first leg in Kazakhstan. Soccer • 10 Aug 23
Narrow defeat for Derry in Conference League first leg Derry City were left to rue a missed opportunity by Michael Duffy as they fell to a 1-0 defeat to Tobol Kastanay in the Europa Conference League third round qualifying first leg in Kazakhstan. Soccer • 10 Aug 23
'Difficult' away leg awaits for Derry in Kazakhstan Keith Treacy and Johnny McDonnell discuss Derry City's Europa Conference League third qualifying round first leg that will take place in Kazakhstan against Basel's conquerors FC Tobol on Thursday. Soccer • 08 Aug 23
'Difficult' away leg awaits for Derry in Kazakhstan Keith Treacy and Johnny McDonnell discuss Derry City's Europa Conference League third qualifying round first leg that will take place in Kazakhstan against Basel's conquerors FC Tobol on Thursday. Soccer • 08 Aug 23
O'Neill: Northern Ireland loss to Kazakhs not merited Michael O'Neill said Northern Ireland did not deserve to lose Monday's Euro 2024 qualifier at home to Kazakhstan after being hit by a "sucker-punch" from substitute Abat Aimbetov in the 88th minute. Soccer • 20 Jun 23
O'Neill: Northern Ireland loss to Kazakhs not merited Michael O'Neill said Northern Ireland did not deserve to lose Monday's Euro 2024 qualifier at home to Kazakhstan after being hit by a "sucker-punch" from substitute Abat Aimbetov in the 88th minute. Soccer • 20 Jun 23
McLeish facing up to huge challenge with Scotland Scotland manager Alex McLeish admits he faces a major challenge getting his inexperienced squad up to speed. Soccer • 22 Mar 19
McLeish facing up to huge challenge with Scotland Scotland manager Alex McLeish admits he faces a major challenge getting his inexperienced squad up to speed. Soccer • 22 Mar 19
World Cup qualifying: Germans take another step closer Holders Germany took a significant step towards qualifying for next summer's World Cup in Russia with a hard-fought 2-1 win in the Czech Republic. Soccer • 02 Sep 17
World Cup qualifying: Germans take another step closer Holders Germany took a significant step towards qualifying for next summer's World Cup in Russia with a hard-fought 2-1 win in the Czech Republic. Soccer • 02 Sep 17
Kazakhstan consider 2026 World Cup bid Oil-rich Kazakhstan is considering a bid to host the 2026 World Cup. Soccer • 31 Mar 15
Kazakhstan consider 2026 World Cup bid Oil-rich Kazakhstan is considering a bid to host the 2026 World Cup. Soccer • 31 Mar 15
Ireland advance to World Cup semi-finals Ireland have qualified for the semi-finals of the Women's Rugby World Cup for the first time after beating Kazakhstan 40-5 to top Pool B. Rugby • 09 Aug 14
Ireland advance to World Cup semi-finals Ireland have qualified for the semi-finals of the Women's Rugby World Cup for the first time after beating Kazakhstan 40-5 to top Pool B. Rugby • 09 Aug 14
Ireland women make ten changes for Kazahkstan tie The Ireland women's team to play Kazakhstan in the third and final pool game of the IRB Women's Rugby World Cup has been named, with ten changes to the side as well as two positional switches. Rugby • 08 Aug 14
Ireland women make ten changes for Kazahkstan tie The Ireland women's team to play Kazakhstan in the third and final pool game of the IRB Women's Rugby World Cup has been named, with ten changes to the side as well as two positional switches. Rugby • 08 Aug 14
Ireland end disappointing campaign with victory Noel King’s two-game reign as Ireland manager ended in victory as he watched his side beat Kazakhstan 3-1 in tonight’s Group C World Cup qualifier at Aviva Stadium. Soccer • 15 Oct 13
Ireland end disappointing campaign with victory Noel King’s two-game reign as Ireland manager ended in victory as he watched his side beat Kazakhstan 3-1 in tonight’s Group C World Cup qualifier at Aviva Stadium. Soccer • 15 Oct 13
Kazakhstan's Gorman will keep tabs on Keane Kazakhstan defender Mark Gorman is relishing his showdown with Republic of Ireland skipper Robbie Keane. Soccer • 14 Oct 13
Kazakhstan's Gorman will keep tabs on Keane Kazakhstan defender Mark Gorman is relishing his showdown with Republic of Ireland skipper Robbie Keane. Soccer • 14 Oct 13
Ireland recalls for Doyle, Reid and Stokes Darron Gibson, Anthony Stokes, Kevin Doyle and Andy Reid have all been included in Noel King's Ireland squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. Soccer • 30 Sep 13
Ireland recalls for Doyle, Reid and Stokes Darron Gibson, Anthony Stokes, Kevin Doyle and Andy Reid have all been included in Noel King's Ireland squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. Soccer • 30 Sep 13
Germany and Austria both collect three points Ireland's World Cup 2014 European Group C qualifying opponents Germany and Austria both collected three points on Friday night. Soccer • 22 Mar 13
Germany and Austria both collect three points Ireland's World Cup 2014 European Group C qualifying opponents Germany and Austria both collected three points on Friday night. Soccer • 22 Mar 13
Kazakhstan thwart Austria in Astana Austria had the bulk of the play but failed to find the target during a disappointing 0-0 draw against Kazakhstan in their World Cup qualifier at Astana Arena. Soccer • 12 Oct 12
Kazakhstan thwart Austria in Astana Austria had the bulk of the play but failed to find the target during a disappointing 0-0 draw against Kazakhstan in their World Cup qualifier at Astana Arena. Soccer • 12 Oct 12
James McClean apologises for Twitter outburst Republic of Ireland winger James McClean has apologised for his foul-mouthed tweet following last night's World Cup qualifier against Kazakhstan, admitting it was "stupid" and "disrespectful". Soccer • 08 Sep 12
James McClean apologises for Twitter outburst Republic of Ireland winger James McClean has apologised for his foul-mouthed tweet following last night's World Cup qualifier against Kazakhstan, admitting it was "stupid" and "disrespectful". Soccer • 08 Sep 12
Keane expects big response from Ireland Robbie Keane insists the Republic of Ireland can bounce back from their poor showing in Kazakhstan last night by beating Germany in their next World Cup qualifier. Soccer • 08 Sep 12
Keane expects big response from Ireland Robbie Keane insists the Republic of Ireland can bounce back from their poor showing in Kazakhstan last night by beating Germany in their next World Cup qualifier. Soccer • 08 Sep 12
Ireland stumble to win in Kazakhstan Kevin Doyle fired home an unlikely winner as the Republic of Ireland laboured to a 2-1 win over Kazakhstan in their opening World Cup qualifier clash in Astana. Soccer • 07 Sep 12
Ireland stumble to win in Kazakhstan Kevin Doyle fired home an unlikely winner as the Republic of Ireland laboured to a 2-1 win over Kazakhstan in their opening World Cup qualifier clash in Astana. Soccer • 07 Sep 12
Kazakhstan target victory in Astana Kazakhstan captain Kairat Nurdauletov has warned the Republic of Ireland that his team will settle for nothing less than victory in Friday’s World Cup qualifier in Astana. Soccer • 06 Sep 12
Kazakhstan target victory in Astana Kazakhstan captain Kairat Nurdauletov has warned the Republic of Ireland that his team will settle for nothing less than victory in Friday’s World Cup qualifier in Astana. Soccer • 06 Sep 12
McCarthy gets first competitive start for Ireland Wigan midfielder James McCarthy will start his first competitive game for the Republic of Ireland in the World Cup qualifier in Kazakhstan on Friday. Soccer • 06 Sep 12
McCarthy gets first competitive start for Ireland Wigan midfielder James McCarthy will start his first competitive game for the Republic of Ireland in the World Cup qualifier in Kazakhstan on Friday. Soccer • 06 Sep 12
Gibson withdraws from Republic squad The FAI has confirmed that Everton midfielder Darron Gibson has decided to withdraw from the Republic of Ireland squad to face Kazakhstan on 7 September. Soccer • 01 Sep 12
Gibson withdraws from Republic squad The FAI has confirmed that Everton midfielder Darron Gibson has decided to withdraw from the Republic of Ireland squad to face Kazakhstan on 7 September. Soccer • 01 Sep 12
Weightlifting: Third gold medal for Kazakhstan Svetlana Podobedova won Kazakhstan's third weightlifting gold of the London Olympics after an epic battle with Russia's Natalya Zabolotnaya in a head-to-head so close that the medals were decided by the athletes' bodyweight. Paris 2024 • 03 Aug 12
Weightlifting: Third gold medal for Kazakhstan Svetlana Podobedova won Kazakhstan's third weightlifting gold of the London Olympics after an epic battle with Russia's Natalya Zabolotnaya in a head-to-head so close that the medals were decided by the athletes' bodyweight. Paris 2024 • 03 Aug 12
Weightlifting: Men's gold for China in 69kg Lin Qingfeng went some way to restoring China's reputation as a weightlifting superpower after taking Olympic gold in the men's 69kg tonight. Paris 2024 • 31 Jul 12
Weightlifting: Men's gold for China in 69kg Lin Qingfeng went some way to restoring China's reputation as a weightlifting superpower after taking Olympic gold in the men's 69kg tonight. Paris 2024 • 31 Jul 12
