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Jack Taylor, left, and Dara O'Shea of Republic of Ireland reacts after conceding a goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F qualifying match between Armenia and Republic of Ireland at Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium in Yerevan, Armenia.

Player Ratings: Day of Armenian acrimony for Ireland

Here's how we rated the Ireland players after the 2-1 defeat to Armenia which has left Ireland which just one point from a possible six in the World Cup qualification group.

Soccer • 11 Sep

Robbie Brady and Finn Azaz celebrate with Evan Ferguson after the equaliser

Player Ratings: Brady best of bunch against Bulgaria

Here's how we rated the Boys in Green after maintaining their place in League B of the Nations League with another 2-1 victory over Bulgaria.

Soccer • 24 Mar

Nathan Collins, Will Smallbone and Gavin Bazunu were the players who impacted the game positively

Player Ratings: Few bright points for Ireland in Athens

The Republic of Ireland's hopes of qualifying for Euro 2024 were dealt a blow following a 2-1 defeat to Greece in Athens. Here's how the players rated.

Soccer • 16 Jun 23

Ferguson celebrates his goal with Will Smallbone who was making his senior debut

Player Ratings: Ferguson & Smallbone among bright spots

The Republic of Ireland earned a hard-fought 3-2 win over Latvia in Wednesday's international friendly at the Aviva Stadium. Here's how the players rated.

Soccer • 22 Mar 23

Amber Barrett after opening the scoring for Ireland

Player Ratings: Barrett and Brosnan golden in Glasgow

Here's how Ireland's history-makers fared after securing a 1-0 win at Hampden Park to qualify for a first ever FIFA Women's World Cup.

Soccer • 11 Oct 22

The Leinster players devastated at final whistle

Champions Cup final ratings: Henshaw best on tough day

Read the Leinster player ratings on a disappointing evening for Leo Cullen's men.

Rugby • 28 May 22

McClean and Manning chase after Parrott following his winning goal

Player Ratings: Parrott soars as super sub

A late stoppage time goal from Troy Parrott earned the Republic of Ireland a 1-0 friendly victory over Lithuania at the Aviva Stadium. Here's how David Sneyd rated the players

Soccer • 29 Mar 22

Ireland player ratings v Scotland

Ireland beat Scotland to claim the Triple Crown, here's how we rated the players.

Rugby • 19 Mar 22

Andrew Conway, Jamison Gibson-Park and Hugo Keenan all impressed

Ratings: Keenan and Gibson-Park excel in dramatic win

Here's how we rated the Irish players in their 32-15 win against England.

Rugby • 12 Mar 22

Ireland player ratings: Van der Flier stands out

Ireland ran in nine tries against 13-man Italy, here we rate the players.

Rugby • 27 Feb 22

Ratings: Hansen and Beirne shine in Six Nations opener

Ireland have beaten Wales 29-7 in their opening Six Nations games. How did the players rate?

Rugby • 05 Feb 22

Johnny Sexton, Andrew Conway and Jack Conan shone in Ireland's nine-try performance

Ireland player ratings: Conan and Conway lead the way

Ireland warmed up for next week's visit of New Zealand in style, running in nine tries in a 60-5 win against Japan at the Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 06 Nov 21

Gavin Bazunu is congratulated by his team-mates after saving the Cristiano Ronaldo penalty

Player Ratings: Bazunu and Ireland defenders stand tall

A host of Republic of Ireland players stood out in the 2-1 defeat to Portugal.

Soccer • 01 Sep 21

Ciarán Kilkenny had a superb second half at Croke Park

Dublin v Mayo ratings: O'Callaghan and Kilkenny impress

Mayo's All-Ireland dreams are over for another year as Dublin made more history as they won a sixth All-Ireland title in-a-row at Croke Park. Here's how we saw it.

GAA • 19 Dec 20

Player Ratings: Doris' day as Ireland sign off with win

Here's how Ireland's players rated in the Autumn Nations Cup win over Scotland.

Rugby • 05 Dec 20

The Ireland team which started against Wales

Player Ratings: Ireland fall short in Wales

Ireland's run of games without a win continued as Wales edged Stephen Kenny' side in the UEFA Nations League. Here's how the players rated in Cardiff.

Soccer • 15 Nov 20