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Ryan Giggs: 'Not many teams could have lived with us'

Not many teams could have lived with us - Giggs

Wales boss Ryan Giggs claimed that "not many teams could have lived with us tonight" after his players crushed Nations League opponents the Republic of Ireland.

Soccer • 07 Sep 18

Martin O'Neill oversees training at Cardiff City Stadium today

O'Neill: UEFA must act on 'unfair' Denmark fallout

Martin O'Neill has called on UEFA to act over the Danish dispute which threatens to turn the Republic of Ireland's Nations League group into a farce.

Soccer • 05 Sep 18

Ciaran Clark is likely to start at the heart of the Irish defence against Wales tomorrow

The gloom is palpable but the shut-out is possible

The Irish defence is looking stronger than it was last year but further up the pitch, the woes gather

Soccer • 06 Sep 18

Ireland are without a number of players for various reasons

O'Neill asks for young guns to 'step up' against Wales

Martin O'Neill will use the Nations League to blood a new wave of Republic of Ireland internationals in competitive football.

Soccer • 04 Sep 18

Harry Arter has opted out of the Ireland squad

Hunt 'shocked' Arter-Keane row was made public

Noel Hunt says he is extremely surprised that an argument between Republic of Ireland international assistant manager Roy Keane and Harry Arter was made public.

Soccer • 04 Sep 18

Ireland's last competitive fixture was the horror show against Denmark in November

Ireland begin road to Euro 2020 with 'clean slate'

The nightmare of the 5-1 hammering by Denmark in Dublin last November may still haunt Martin O'Neill, but the Ireland manager emphasised that his side are starting off on the road to Euro 2020 with a clean slate.

Soccer • 04 Sep 18

Martin O'Neill appeared quietly confident that Declan Rice would once again wear the green of Ireland

O'Neill: Rice more likely to play for Ireland

After almost ten months without a competitive outing, the year 2018 will not go down as a memorable one in the annals of Irish football history – from an on-the-pitch perspective at least.

Soccer • 03 Sep 18

Martin O'Neill: "He wants to get going at club level and if he clears his mind."

O'Neill: Arter absence may be down to Keane fallout

Martin O'Neill admitted that Roy Keane's altercation with Harry After may have been a factor in the Cardiff midfielder's absence from the Republic of Ireland squad for Thursday's Nations League encounter with Wales.

Soccer • 03 Sep 18

Michael Duffy has scored some spectacular goals this season

Michael Duffy keen for Republic of Ireland call-up

Dundalk winger Michael Duffy has said he has his heart set on the Republic of Ireland as Martin O'Neill prepares to call him up for the November friendly with Northern Ireland at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 31 Aug 18

Declan Rice has won three international caps for the Republic of Ireland, all coming in friendly matches

'You have to keep the door open for Declan Rice'

Republic of Ireland manager manager Martin O'Neill must afford Declan Rice the time to make up his mind on his international future, according to Declan Devine.

Soccer • 27 Aug 18

Granny Rule little use if country of birth come calling

If Declan Rice does decide his international future lies with England he will become the third player in the last three years to have walked away from Ireland. This one would hurt the most.

Soccer • 29 Aug 18

Declan Rice has reportedly been subject of renewed interest from England

Rice 'deliberating' future as O'Neill names squad

West Ham's Declan Rice has been excluded from Martin O'Neill's 31-man provisional squad for the Nations League opener against Wales (6 September) and the international friendly with Poland (11 September).

Soccer • 27 Aug 18

Martin O'Neill on Declan Rice: "He knows he's wanted badly by us and I think he's really enjoyed playing for us"

O'Neill taking nothing for granted on Rice's future

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill says he takes nothing for granted as regards Declan Rice's international future.

Soccer • 24 Aug 18

Denis O'Brien has contributed financially to the FAI over the years

Denis O'Brien pays tribute to the FAI's John Delaney

Denis O'Brien was named the FAI's honourary life president at the Association's AGM in Cork.

Soccer • 19 Aug 18

Delaney shares a laugh with former Dutch international Edgar Davids at the Aviva Stadium

Delaney says €30m stadium debt can be paid off by 2020

As the FAI unveil their accounts for 2017, their CEO says it's a good day for Irish soccer.

Soccer • 26 Jul 18

Après Match - Martin O'Neill

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill discusses Ireland's failure to qualify, and England's performances in Russia.

World Cup 2018 • 14 Jul 18

Dunphy: Ireland playing worst football in the world

Eamon Dunphy has said that under the management team of Martin O'Neill and Roy Keane the Republic of Ireland are playing "the worst football" in the world.

Soccer • 25 Jun 18

Declan Rice was the man of the match against the US

Declan Rice comfortable with the weight of expectation

Declan Rice is not remotely fazed by the suggestion that he is a Republic of Ireland captain in waiting.

Soccer • 03 Jun 18

Graham Burke (L) wheels away in celebration

Republic of Ireland v USA: recap

Ireland said farewell to one of their greatest servants with a 2-1 win over the USA as John O'Shea played his 118th and final game for his country. See how it all unfolded here.

Soccer • 02 Jun 18

John O'Shea hangs up his international boots this evening

Follow O'Shea's example, O'Neill tells younger players

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill has challenged the younger members of his squad to learn from John O'Shea as the defender prepares to bring the curtain down on his international career.

Soccer • 02 Jun 18

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill with Alan Browne

O'Neill offers Browne encouragement after tricky start

Martin O'Neill has told his Republic of Ireland newcomers not to be discouraged as they attempt to follow in his footsteps and make their way in international football.

Soccer • 30 May 18

Martin O'Neill believes that Ireland can learn from their defeat to France

Defiant O'Neill claims Ireland can learn from defeat

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill insists that his side can learn from defeat after they were beaten 2-0 by France in Paris.

Soccer • 29 May 18

Ireland struggled to make any kind of impression against France

Ireland have to keep the ball better - RTÉ panel

Damien Duff and Richie Sadlier have both bemoaned Ireland's inability to hold onto possession after they watched Martin O'Neill's men go down 2-0 to France in Paris.

Soccer • 29 May 18

Corentin Tolisso rises with Alan Browne and Callum O'Dowda

France v Republic of Ireland: recap

Martin O'Neill's Republic of Ireland side return to the scene of one of their toughest defeats to face World Cup bound France and struggled to make any kind of impact. See how it all unfolded here.

Soccer • 28 May 18

Martin O'Neill: 'The French are individually well-equipped'

O'Neill tips France as potential World Cup winners

Martin O'Neill has tipped France as potential World Cup winners despite his former team-mate Age Hareide describing them as "nothing special".

Soccer • 28 May 18

Martin ONeill

Not many teams could have lived with us - Giggs

O'Neill: UEFA must act on 'unfair' Denmark fallout

The gloom is palpable but the shut-out is possible

O'Neill asks for young guns to 'step up' against Wales

Hunt 'shocked' Arter-Keane row was made public

Ireland begin road to Euro 2020 with 'clean slate'

O'Neill: Rice more likely to play for Ireland

O'Neill: Arter absence may be down to Keane fallout

Michael Duffy keen for Republic of Ireland call-up

'You have to keep the door open for Declan Rice'

Granny Rule little use if country of birth come calling

Rice 'deliberating' future as O'Neill names squad

O'Neill taking nothing for granted on Rice's future

Denis O'Brien pays tribute to the FAI's John Delaney

Delaney says €30m stadium debt can be paid off by 2020

Après Match - Martin O'Neill

Dunphy: Ireland playing worst football in the world

Declan Rice comfortable with the weight of expectation

Republic of Ireland v USA: recap

Follow O'Shea's example, O'Neill tells younger players

O'Neill offers Browne encouragement after tricky start

Defiant O'Neill claims Ireland can learn from defeat

Ireland have to keep the ball better - RTÉ panel

France v Republic of Ireland: recap

O'Neill tips France as potential World Cup winners