Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Luxembourg was the antepost favourite for the Epsom Classic

Epsom Derby absentee Luxembourg set for Curragh return

Luxembourg, winter favourite for the Derby, makes his return to action in the Fitzdares Royal Whip Stakes at the Curragh on Saturday.

Racing • 12 Aug 22

Ryan Moore riding Stone Age to victory at The Derby Trial Stakes at Leopardstown over the weekend

O'Brien points to Stone Age as Moore mount for Derby

Aidan O'Brien expects Ryan Moore to choose impressive Leopardstown winner Stone Age as his Cazoo Derby ride.

Racing • 09 May 22

Luxembourg's Derby hopes are in the balance

O'Brien confirms Derby setback for Luxembourg

Cazoo Derby favourite Luxembourg has met with a slight setback, putting his participation at Epsom into some doubt.

Racing • 06 May 22

Ian Baraclough's side have two games in March to prepare for the Nations League

Northern Ireland confirm March friendly in Luxembourg

Northern Ireland will travel to play Luxembourg in a friendly in March as part of their preparations for the Nations League campaign that starts this summer.

Soccer • 12 Jan 22

Jason Knight had a huge impact in Luxembourg

'Loads more in the locker' - Knight on Irish mission

Jason Knight is convinced there is more to come from both himself and the Republic of Ireland after playing a key role in a satisfying end to a disappointing World Cup qualifying campaign.

Soccer • 16 Nov 21

Stephen Kenny's side continue to develop

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Green shoots continue to sprout

On this week's podcast James O'Toole, Graham Gartland and Johnny McDonnell cast their eye over the Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifiers against Portugal and Luxembourg.

Soccer • 15 Nov 21

'We were disappointed he denigrated all the great players who played for Ireland'

Kenny defends Irish football after Holtz criticism

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny has offered a passionate defence of Irish football following comments from Luxembourg counterpart Luc Holtz.

Soccer • 15 Nov 21

Knight provided assists for Ogbene and Robinson

Super sub Knight already eyeing Ireland's March camp

Jason Knight was already turning his thoughts towards the Republic of Ireland's next camp after a super sub performance in the 3-0 victory over Luxembourg.

Soccer • 15 Nov 21

Chiedozie Ogbene has scored just a single goal at club level since moving to England with Brentford in January 2018, but has already bagged two in five international appearances

Ogbene revels in rise a year on from knee brace setback

For much of last season, Chiedozie Ogbene was sidelined with a knee injury but a year on, the Republic of Ireland winger is revelling in a player of the match performance as Stephen Kenny's side ended the World Cup qualifying campaign on a high.

Soccer • 15 Nov 21

Adam Idah comes back into the attacking unit for Ireland's final World Cup qualifier

Idah and McClean return to face Luxembourg

Adam Idah and James McClean return to the Ireland team for tonight's World Cup qualifier against Luxembourg.

Soccer • 14 Nov 21

Recap: Luxembourg 0-3 Republic of Ireland

Read how it all unfolded as Stephen Kenny's side ended their campaign with a victory.

Soccer • 14 Nov 21

Callum Robinson and Chiedozie Ogbene got on the scoresheet

Ireland score three to win in Luxembourg and take third

Three second-half goals saw Ireland secure a hard-fought 3-0 victory away in Luxembourg to wrap up their World Cup qualifying campaign.

Soccer • 14 Nov 21

Ogbene and Egan were two of the standouts

Player Ratings: Ogbene and Knight sparkle in Luxembourg

The player ratings as Republic of Ireland avenged the March defeat to Luxembourg with a 3-0 victory in the Grand Duchy.

Soccer • 14 Nov 21

'We're an improving team, we're not perfect. We still have some work to do to get better'

Kenny confident Omobamidele will face Luxembourg

Stephen Kenny is confident that Andrew Omobamidele will be available for Republic of Ireland's final World Cup qualifier against Luxembourg on Sunday.

Soccer • 13 Nov 21

The Ireland skipper believes the squad are in a 'better place' since March

Coleman not settling for revenge in Luxembourg reunion

Republic of Ireland captain Seamus Coleman has played down suggestions that Sunday's final World Cup qualifier in Luxembourg is a "revenge mission".

Soccer • 13 Nov 21

Luxembourg manager Luc Holtz and Gerson Rodrigues of Luxembourg celebrate after their win in Dublin

Holtz: Kenny's style more British than progressive

Luxembourg head coach Luc Holtz believes Ireland's return to a "more British style" has played a key part in their recent upturn in results as the sides prepare to meet on Sunday.

Soccer • 13 Nov 21

Luxembourg and Ireland meet for only the second time in World Cup qualifying

Luxembourg v Republic of Ireland: All you need to know

The battle for third place in World Cup qualifying Group A will be decided at the Stade de Luxembourg, with Ireland knowing a win of any sort will do, an outcome that may persuade the doubters that Stephen Kenny is the man to take the side forward. Here's all you need to know.

Soccer • 13 Nov 21

Jeff Hendrick and Gavin Bazunu have been part of Ireland's progression

Preview: Green shoots can confirm growth in Luxembourg

Ireland take on Luxembourg eight months on from the chastening home loss against today's hosts. But beyond the chance to right some wrongs from 27 March, Stephen Kenny's side will be aiming to show further signs of the green shoots that have emerged since then, writes Raf Diallo.

Soccer • 14 Nov 21

Stevens started in the draw against Portugal on Thursday

Stevens eyes chance to prove point against Luxembourg

Enda Stevens is determined to right the wrongs of March's hugely disappointing night against Luxembourg when Ireland face the same opponents away from home in the final 2022 World Cup qualifier of the campaign on Sunday.

Soccer • 13 Nov 21

Jack Taylor (R) has been called up by Stephen Kenny

Ireland add Taylor to squad, Omobamidele to travel

Peterborough United midfielder Jack Taylor has been called up to the Republic of Ireland squad for Sunday's match against Luxembourg.

Soccer • 12 Nov 21

Gerson Rodrigues bagged two more international goals (file pic)

Luxembourg tighten grip on third with Azerbaijan win

Two goals from that man Gerson Rodrigues were the difference as Luxembourg beat Azerbaijan 3-1 to tighten their grip on third spot in Group A.

Soccer • 11 Nov 21

Stephen Kenny: "I do think there's huge interest around the country."

Kenny says fans buying into 'unprecedented' evolution

Stephen Kenny believes the Irish public is buying into "an exciting period of development" as he looks forward to leading his side out at a full Aviva Stadium for the first time next week.

Soccer • 04 Nov 21

Aaron Connolly will not be part of the final two World Cup qualifiers

Connolly left out of Ireland squad due to heel concerns

Republic of Ireland boss Stephen Kenny insisted Brighton attacker Aaron Connolly is not sharp enough to feature for in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers after picking up a slight heel injury.

Soccer • 04 Nov 21

Diogo Jota in action against Ireland's Andrew Omobamidele during the sides' recent World Cup qualifier

Jota released from Portugal squad due to injury

Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has been ruled out of Portugal's World Cup qualifier against Luxembourg this evening and released from the national team, the country's soccer federation has confirmed.

Soccer • 12 Oct 21

Ronaldo nets hat-trick as Portugal rout Luxembourg

A 58th career hat-trick from Cristiano Ronaldo helped Portugal stroll to a 5-0 home win over Luxembourg in Group A of World Cup qualifying.

Soccer • 12 Oct 21