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Callum Robinson and Evan Ferguson walk the pitch ahead of this evening's game

Idah leads line for Ireland as Rice and Grealish start

Adam Idah has been selected to lead the line for Ireland as they take on England at the Aviva Stadium, while both Declan Rice and Jack Grealish start for the visitors.

Soccer • 07 Sep 24

Wales manager Craig Bellamy speaks to Ethan Ampadu

Nations League: Wales draw with Turkey in Bellamy bow

Wales began the Craig Bellamy era with a 0-0 Nations League draw against 10-man Turkey in Cardiff.

Soccer • 06 Sep 24

Hallgrimsson faces a tough task in his first game in charge of the Boys in Green

Republic of Ireland v England: All you need to know

Heimir Hallgrimsson begins his Republic of Ireland tenure with a UEFA Nations League clash against England at the Aviva Stadium. Get details on live coverage, competition formats and team news here.

Soccer • 06 Sep 24

Nicola Zalewski celebrates his winner for Poalnd

Scotland heartbreak as Poland snatch Hampden victory

Scotland's first encounter with top-tier Nations League football ended in despair as Nicola Zalewski's penalty in added time handed Poland an undeserved 3-2 win at Hampden Park.

Soccer • 05 Sep 24

Heimir Hallgrimsson is the third foreign manager of the Republic of Ireland men's team

'Back to basics' Hallgrimsson signals a step change

Heimir Hallgrimsson's talk of going 'back to basics' suggests a change in philosophy from his predecessor.

Soccer • 04 Sep 24

Kasey McAteer will hope to make his international debut next month

Coleman, Ferguson and McAteer included in Ireland squad

Evan Ferguson and Seamus Coleman have been included in the Republic of Ireland squad for the Nations League openers against England and Greece in a boost for new head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson, who has handed Leicester City winger Kasey McAteer his first call-up.

Soccer • 29 Aug 24

Lee Carsley will lead England at the Aviva Stadium

Carsley set to be in charge of England for Ireland game

Former Republic of Ireland international Lee Carsley looks set to be in charge of England's senior team when they travel to the Aviva Stadium for next month's Nations League clash with Ireland.

Soccer • 07 Aug 24

England at home first up for Ireland in Nations League

The Republic of Ireland will begin their Nations League campaign at home to England on Saturday, 7 September, with Gareth Southgate's side also providing the opposition for the Irish in their final group game on Sunday, 17 November.

Soccer • 09 Feb 24

Kyra Carusa heads home the Republic of Ireland's third goal of the night

Carusa: Ireland reaping reward of competitive spirit

The form of the Republic of Ireland's key players, plus the competitive environment of the group is driving the team on to new heights, according to striker Kyra Carusa.

Soccer • 05 Dec 23

Katie McCabe celebrates her wonder goal against Northern Ireland

McCabe eyes 'bigger stages' after Belfast rout

Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe says that the aim is to build on a "fantastic" UEFA Women's Nations League campaign when they face stronger opposition in the future.

Soccer • 05 Dec 23

Northern Ireland players celebrate Danielle Maxwell's goal

Northern Ireland and Hungary draw as Republic win group

Danielle Maxwell's equaliser rescued a point for Northern Ireland as they drew 1-1 with Hungary in their Nations League clash at Seaview, a result that saw the Republic of Ireland win the group with two games to spare.

Soccer • 31 Oct 23

Jamie Finn was not selected for Ireland's World Cup squad

Finn putting the team first after World Cup heartbreak

Jamie Finn admits that she was heartbroken not to have been selected for the World Cup in the summer but acknowledges that she had to put it behind her quickly.

Soccer • 24 Oct 23

Eileen Gleeson is already looking towards Euro 2025

'Complacency is our enemy', says Irish boss Gleeson

Republic of Ireland interim interim manager Eileen Gleeson insists that her side can't take anything for granted in their Nations League double-header with Albania, two games that she believes are crucial for Ireland's Euro 2025 hopes.

Soccer • 19 Oct 23

Eileen Gleeson will remain in charge of the Ireland team

Gleeson to see out Nations League campaign with Ireland

The FAI have confirmed that Eileen Gleeson will remain in charge of the Republic of Ireland team for the remainder of their Nations League campaign.

Soccer • 06 Oct 23

Ireland will be looking for their second win of the Nations League on Tuesday

All you need to know: Hungary v Republic of Ireland

The Republic of Ireland travel to take on Hungary tomorrow in the UEFA Nations League Group B.

Soccer • 25 Sep 23

Izzy Atkinson replaces the injured Ruesha Littlejohn

Izzy Atkinson called into Ireland squad

Izzy Atkinson has been called up the Republic of Ireland squad ahead of Saturday's Nations League clash with Northern Ireland.

Soccer • 19 Sep 23

Caldwell: Republic of Ireland success in spite of Pauw

Republic of Ireland defender Diane Caldwell has sensationally slammed the management of Vera Pauw, insisting that their historic run to a first-ever Women's World Cup was due to the players.

Soccer • 19 Sep 23

Pressure continues to grow on Stephen Kenny

Kenny only focused on Ireland's next three games

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny says that he is not looking past his side's final Euro 2024 qualifying games after pressure continues to grow on him.

Soccer • 12 Sep 23

Mark Flekken has not played for his country since June of last year

Flekken gets the call as Dutch change goalkeeper again

New Brentford goalkeeper Mark Flekken will take over as the Netherlands' first choice for their Euro 2024 qualifier on Thursday, coach Ronald Koeman said on the eve of the match against Greece in Eindhoven.

Soccer • 06 Sep 23

Spain's players celebrate after winning the penalty shootout

Heartbreak for Croatia as Spain win Nations League

Spain beat Croatia 5-4 in a penalty shootout to win their first title in a decade as they secured the Nations League on Sunday.

Soccer • 18 Jun 23

Joselu celebrates his late winner against Italy in the Dutch city of Enschede

Super-sub Joselu sends Spain to Nations League final

Joselu came off the bench to grab a late winner as Spain snatched a place in the Nations League final against Croatia with a 2-1 win over Italy in Enschede.

Soccer • 15 Jun 23

Veteran playmaker Luka Modric put the icing on the cake for the Croatians

Oranje outfoxed as Croatia reach Nations League final

Croatia scored twice in extra time to beat the Netherlands 4-2 in their UEFA Nations League semi-final in Rotterdam to book their place in Sunday's decider.

Soccer • 14 Jun 23

Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland met in 2019 World Cup qualifiers

Republic and Northern Ireland paired in Nations League

The Republic of Ireland have been paired with Northern Ireland in the inaugural Women's Nations League.

Soccer • 02 May 23

The Nations League was first held in 2018

UEFA confirm format change for Nations League from 2024

UEFA have confirmed that the Nations League will be expanded with a new knockout round after 2024.

Soccer • 25 Jan 23

Spain take on Italy in the Nations League semi-finals

Italy play Spain, Dutch face Croatia in Nations League

World Cup bronze medallists Croatia were drawn against hosts the Netherlands in the Nations League semi-finals while Italy and Spain will reprise their rivalry in the competition in the other semi.

Soccer • 25 Jan 23