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Ireland head coach Mark Scannell said: 'We're hugely disappointed.'

Ireland fall short in Euro Championship opener

A packed crowd lifted the roof off the Mardyke Arena UCC, but it just wasn't enough to drive the Ireland senior women's basketball team over the line as they lost out to Norway 73-62 in their opening group game at the 2018 FIBA Women's European Championship for Small Countries.

Basketball • 26 Jun 18

Colin Bell address the troops after the game

Bell: Defeat mentality won't creep into Ireland set-up

Colin Bell says the future for Ireland is bright despite a third consecutive defeat ending their Women's World Cup chances.

Soccer • 13 Jun 18

Norway's Caroline Graham Hansen scores from the penalty spot

Recap: Norway v Republic of Ireland

Relive the action from the crucial Women's World Cup qualifier between Norway and Ireland from the Viking Stadium in Stavanger.

Soccer • 12 Jun 18

'If I get to play it's going to be a very proud moment for myself and my family for the 100th game for my country.'

O'Gorman hoping to mark 100th cap with win in Norway

Republic of Ireland's Áine O'Gorman says earning her 100th international cap against Norway tomorrow will be a 'huge honour'.

Soccer • 11 Jun 18

Louise Quinn broke her nose on Friday night

Quinn trains in mask ahead of must-win Norway clash

Colin Bell has a number of injury concerns ahead of Tuesday evening's crucial World Cup qualifier against Norway in Stavanger.

Soccer • 11 Jun 18

Louise Quinn went off injured against Norway

Defensive crisis deepens for Colin Bell's side

Republic of Ireland manager Colin Bell has a defensive crisis on his hands as his list of injured and suspended players lengthens.

Soccer • 09 Jun 18

Katie McCabe and her team-mates play Norway again next week

'Lose again, we're done' - Ireland must win in Norway

Ireland manager Colin Bell admitted that his side face an uphill battle to remain in the hunt for World Cup qualification following his side's 2-0 defeat to Norway at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 09 Jun 18

Ireland's Leanne Kiernan is challenged by Maria Thorisdottir of Norway

Ireland's World Cup hopes fading after Norway defeat

The Republic of Ireland's hopes of qualifying for next year's Women's World Cup in France are now out of their hands after they were outclassed 2-0 by top seeds Norway at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 08 Jun 18

Ireland take on Norway in a World Cup qualifier

Norway threat to Ireland's World Cup dreams

Ireland must get to grips with these Norway players as they continue their quest for World Cup qualification.

Soccer • 06 Jun 18

Colin Bell is very familiar with this Norwegian squad having coached there in the past

Norway to provide 'tough' test for Bell's Ireland team

Republic of Ireland women's manager Colin Bell feels that Norway will provide a "tough" test for his side in their upcoming World Cup qualifier game in Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 05 Jun 18

Colin Bell expected at least a point from his side's game with the Dutch

No moral victory for Bell who wants to raise standards

Republic of Ireland manager Colin Bell declared himself disappointed by his side's 2-0 World Cup qualifying defeat to the Netherlands, and insisted that expectations have to be raised among the players and supporters.

Soccer • 10 Apr 18

Ireland are taking on Norway at the Oslo Tennis Arena

Ireland level pegging with Norway in Davis Cup

Ireland's Davis Cup relegation play-off tie against Norway is delicately poised at 1-1 ahead of Sunday's final round of games in Oslo.

Tennis • 07 Apr 18

Lorentzen takes speed skating gold in photo finish

Norwegian Havard Lorentzen struck gold in the men's 500 metres speed skating at the Gangneung Oval on Monday after edging out South Korea's Cha Min-kyu in a dramatic photo finish.

Paris 2024 • 19 Feb 18

Could Ronaldo's Portugal be Ireland's next opponents?

World Cup play-off draw: When, where and who?

James McClean's winner against Wales ensures that Ireland are through to the play-off stages of the World Cup, but what does that mean for us now?

Soccer • 10 Oct 17

The defeat to Norway means Northern Ireland are likely to face a stronger side

Michael O'Neill brushes off seeding blow

Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill is not worried that his side are unlikely to be seeded in the World Cup qualifying play-offs after losing to Norway.

Soccer • 09 Oct 17

Aaron Hughes misses Northern Ireland's World Cup qualifiers against Germany and Norway

Aaron Hughes out of Northern Ireland double header

Northern Ireland's most capped outfield player Aaron Hughes will miss this week's World Cup qualifiers against Germany and Norway through injury.

Soccer • 03 Oct 17

Aaron Hughes is an injury doubt for Northern Ireland

Hughes a doubt for Northern Ireland games

Northern Ireland's most capped outfield player Aaron Hughes is a doubt for the double header with Germany and Norway next week having coming off injured on Saturday.

Soccer • 01 Oct 17

From zero to world championships in less than ten years

Lydia Boylan will represent Ireland in Saturday's Elite Women's Road Race World Championships in Bergen, Norway less than ten years after taking up cycling.

Cycling • 21 Sep 17

Ireland women's U-17s out after defeat by Norway

Republic of Ireland Women's Under-17s suffered late heartbreak as their hopes of qualification to the semi-final stage of the European Championships ended with defeat by Norway.

Soccer • 05 May 17

Poland's forward Robert Lewandowski scores the winner

Poland do enough, Norway survive San Marino scare

Robert Lewandowski got Poland out of jail as his injury-time goal sealed a 2-1 win over Armenia.

Soccer • 11 Oct 16

Gabor Kiraly revels in Hungary's qualification for France

Hungary finish job to book spot at Euro 2016

Hungary booked a return to major tournament football for the first time in 30 years with a 3-1 aggregate victory over Norway in their Euro 2016 qualifying play-off.

Soccer • 15 Nov 15

Crusaders' Seaview Stadium will host the penalty retake

Ref blunder means England to replay final seconds

England's Under-19 women's team will replay the final seconds of their European Championship qualifier against Norway tonight after UEFA admitted the referee made a mistake in the original encounter.

Soccer • 09 Apr 15