Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

'That was a bit of a scare, last weekend. For myself, of course, but especially for my family, and for my friends'

Koeman issues upbeat update after health scare

Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman is feeling "fit as a fiddle" after undergoing a heart procedure in Amsterdam at the weekend, the former Everton and Southampton boss confirmed.

Soccer • 07 May 20

Ajax were top of the table on goal difference

No title to be awarded for 2019-20 Eredivisie season

No Dutch top-flight league soccer title will be awarded this season after the COVID-19 pandemic brought the campaign to a premature close, the Dutch FA (KNVB) said after a meeting with clubs and unions representing coaches and players on Friday.

Soccer • 24 Apr 20

Smith: Northern Ireland squad still focused

Michael Smith insisted Michael O'Neill's impending departure has had no effect on the mood within the Northern Ireland squad ahead of their Euro 2020 qualifiers against the Netherlands and Germany.

Soccer • 14 Nov 19

Ben Cooper in action for the Netherlands

Ireland head for third-placed play-off after Dutch loss

Ireland fell to a slick Netherlands side in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup Qualifier tournament on Friday, but their place at next year's World Cup finals in Australia had already been assured.

Cricket • 01 Nov 19

Russia's Fyodor Kudryashov, Artyom Dzyuba and Denis Cheryshev (L-R) celebrate in Cyprus

Euro 2020 wrap: Russia & Poland seal qualification

Russia and Poland sealed their places in the Euro 2020 finals with victories over Cyprus and North Macedonia respectively.

Soccer • 13 Oct 19

Three goals in the last ten minutes saw Netherlands power past Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland let lead slip as Dutch leave it late

Northern Ireland suffered heartbreak in Rotterdam as Holland scored twice in stoppage time to snatch a 3-1 victory which leaves Euro 2020 qualification hopes hanging by a thread for Michael O'Neill's men.

Soccer • 10 Oct 19

Ireland begin their Middle-Eastern series in fine style

Ireland began Oman T20I series with win over the Dutch

Ireland's Men's cricket team started its Middle-Eastern T20I campaign with a confident six-wicket victory over the Netherlands at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Muscat.

Cricket • 05 Oct 19

Hamza Tahir (left) had a great day for the Scots at Malahide Cricket Club

Scotland set up decider against Ireland

Scotland cruised to victory over the Netherlands in their GS Holding Twenty20 clash at Malahide to move to the top of the table in their international tri-series, setting up a decider against Ireland on Friday.

Cricket • 19 Sep 19

The Netherlands players celebrate after taking a wicket at Malahide Cricket Club

Dutch defeat Ireland in Dublin

The Netherlands chased down a sizeable target to win today's match against Ireland at Malahide and leave the GS Holding T20 Tri-Series table in the balance.

Cricket • 18 Sep 19

Andrew Balbirnie in action against Scotland in Malahide

Ireland defeat Scotland in T20 Tri-Nations clash

Andrew Balbirnie believes a run of T20 games could herald the start of a new era in Irish cricket after helping his side to a four wicket victory over Scotland in the Tri-Nations Series.

Cricket • 17 Sep 19

Team Ireland sit in Olympic qualifying place in Holland

The Irish show jumping team of Peter Moloney, Cian O'Connor, Shane Sweetnam and Darragh Kenny, are in sixth place of 15 teams following the opening round of competition at the Longines FEI European Championships.

Equestrian • 21 Aug 19

Ireland lost their opening game in the EuroHockey Championships in Antwerp

Ireland outclassed by powerful Netherlands outfit

Ireland's men fell to a 5-1 loss to reigning champions Netherlands in their opening game at the Belfius EuroHockey Championships in Antwerp.

Hockey • 17 Aug 19

Sneijder's 134th and last appearance for Netherlands last year was preceded by him and his family watching a highlights reel on a couch on the pitch

Wesley Sneijder retires from football

Former Inter Milan and Netherlands midfielder Wesley Sneijder has announced his retirement from football.

Soccer • 12 Aug 19

The USA retained the World Cup in France

Over 265,000 tune into Women's World Cup final on RTÉ 2

An average audience of 224,400 tuned in to RTÉ 2 for yesterday's FIFA Women's World Cup final as defending champions USA defeated Netherlands 2-0 to claim the crown for a fourth time.

Soccer • 08 Jul 19

WSL games to be 'double-headers' with Premier League

Some Women's Super League matches will be played as "double-headers" with men's Premier League games next season to build on the momentum of the women's World Cup.

Soccer • 08 Jul 19

Michelle O'Neill: 'I just wanted to stay focused'

'I shook Rapinoe's hand and said, "I was born ready"'

Wexford referee Michelle O'Neill spoke to RTÉ Sport's Tony O'Donoghue about the biggest day of her career - running the line for the Women's World Cup final.

Soccer • 08 Jul 19

Co-captain Megan Rapinoe lifts the World Cup following the USA's victory over the Netherlands

USA power past the Dutch to secure World Cup

The United States won a record-extending fourth women's World Cup with a 2-0 victory over the Netherlands on Sunday as second-half goals from Megan Rapinoe and Rose Lavelle confirmed their status as the leading power in the women's game.

Women's World Cup 2019 • 07 Jul 19

Vivianne Miedema's goalscoring prowess will be vital if the Dutch are to have a chance in Sunday's final

America expects yet Dutch may surprise in WC final

Such has been the confidence of the United States women's team in their ability to win a record fourth World Cup that the major controversy surrounding Jill Ellis's side has been about their victory plans.

Women's World Cup 2019 • 06 Jul 19

Rapinoe let loose at the pre-final press conference

Rapinoe says FIFA scheduling disrespecting women's game

United States co-captain Megan Rapinoe launched a scathing attack on governing body FIFA, on the eve of the women's World Cup final, saying the organisation did not respect the female game.

Soccer • 06 Jul 19

Jackie Groenen celebrates her winning strike

'We're not scared of anyone' - Dutch fired up for final

Jackie Groenen, the Netherlands' goal-scoring heroine from their World Cup semi-final win over Sweden, says the side won't fear the USA in Sunday's showdown in Lyon.

Soccer • 04 Jul 19

Classy Netherlands book World Cup semi-final spot

The Netherlands reached the Women's World Cup semi-finals for the first time after second-half headers from Vivianne Miedema and Stefanie Van Der Gragt earned a 2-0 win over Italy.

Women's World Cup 2019 • 29 Jun 19

Italy's Valentina Bergamaschi rues a missed chance

Recap: Women's World Cup QF - Netherlands 2-0 Italy

The action as it happened in Valenciennes as the Netherlands powered past Italy after a dominant second half display

Soccer • 29 Jun 19

Sepp van den Berg is Liverpool's first signing of the summer.

Liverpool snap up Dutch U19 defender Sepp van den Berg

Liverpool have reached an agreement to sign Holland Under-19 defender Sepp van den Berg from PEC Zwolle.

Soccer • 27 Jun 19

The incident has provoked plenty of debate

Controversial handball rule 'needs to change'

Following more handball controversy at the Women's World Cup, the RTÉ soccer panel believe that defenders will have to get used to running with their hands behind their backs unless the new laws are adjusted.

Soccer • 26 Jun 19

WATCH: Late penalty sends Dutch through against Japan

The Netherlands reached the women's World Cup quarter-finals for the first time when Lieke Martens's last-gasp penalty earned them a 2-1 victory against Japan.

Soccer • 25 Jun 19