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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.

Dundalk are off to Poland for their Champions League qualifier

Dundalk face trip to Poland in Champions League

Dundalk have been handed a tough Champions League play-off tie after they were paired with Polish champions Legia Warsaw at the draw in Nyon.

Soccer • 05 Aug 16

Ronaldo isn't the only threat, Poland manager Adam Nawalka has insisted

More to Portugal than Ronaldo, warns Poland boss

Poland boss Adam Nawalka has stressed it will not simply be a case of his men stopping Cristiano Ronaldo as they look to overcome Portugal in Thursday's Euro 2016 quarter-final in Marseille.

Euro 2016 • 29 Jun 16

Lewandowski scores during the penalty shootout victory over Switzerland

Goal-shy Lewandowski backed by Poland team-mates

Poland team-mates back the selfless role of striker Robert Lewandowski who has gone more than 10 hours without a goal for his country ahead of their Euro 2016 quarter-final with Portugal.

Euro 2016 • 29 Jun 16

Poland players celebrate after Grzegorz Krychowiak fires then into the quarter-finals

Swiss miss in penalty shootout as Poland progress

Poland reached the quarter-finals of Euro 2016 on Saturday when they beat Switzerland 5-4 in a penalty shootout after the sides had drawn 1-1 after extra-time.

Euro 2016 • 25 Jun 16

Poland manager Adam Nawalka is unconcerned by Lewandowski's lack of goals

Poland boss values Lewandowski grind over goals

Poland striker Robert Lewandowski can finish Euro 2016 without a goal to his name as long as the team keep grinding out results starting with Saturday's last-16 clash against Switzerland, coach Adam Nawalka has said.

Euro 2016 • 24 Jun 16

Alvaro Morata scored his third goal of the tournament to open the scoring for Spain

As it happened: Tuesday at Euro 2016

Northern Ireland qualified for the last 16 of Euro 16 despite losing 1-0 to Germany, while Croatia beat Spain to top Group D. See how all the day's action unfolded here.

Euro 2016 • 22 Jun 16

Sami Khedira fouls Poland's forward Arkadiusz Mili

Dour stalemate between Germany and Poland

Poland held Germany to the first 0-0 draw of Euro 2016 as the world champions struggled to break down dogged opponents who will be satisfied with a point.

Euro 2016 • 16 Jun 16

Jonas Hector vies for the header with Polish defender Lukasz Piszczek

As it happened: Thursday at Euro 2016

England snatched a dramatic win over Wales, while Northern Ireland earned their first win at a major tournament since 1982. World champions meanwhile Germany flattered to deceive against Poland. Here is how the action unfolded.

Euro 2016 • 16 Jun 16

Kyle Lafferty (L) and Steven Davis look dejected during Northern Ireland's loss to Poland

Steven Davis admits North 'lacked belief'

Northern Ireland lacked belief in their European Championship finals debut, according to skipper Steven Davis.

Euro 2016 • 13 Jun 16

The green and white army were in high spirits ahead their game against Poland

Gallery: Poland 1-0 Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland's first finals match in 30 years ended in disappointment in Nice

Euro 2016 • 12 Jun 16

Northern Ireland have little time to rebound from their defeat to Poland

'We need to find our feet,' admits Michael O'Neill

Michael O'Neill acknowledged his Northern Ireland team's introduction to major tournament football was an eye-opening experience as they were beaten in their first fixture at a finals since 1986.

Euro 2016 • 12 Jun 16

Arkadiusz Milik scores the game's only goal

Poland's Milik delivery sinks Northern Ireland

A second-half goal from striker Arkadiusz Milik steered Poland to a 1-0 victory in Euro 2016 Group C as Northern Ireland's first appearance at a major finals for 30 years ended in disappointment.

Euro 2016 • 12 Jun 16

The players rush to celebrate with Michael O’Neill during the qualifier against Greece at Windsor Park

Preview: Northern soul can thwart Poland threat

Northern Ireland will play their first game at a major football tournament in 30 years as they go head-to-head with Poland in Nice this evening.

Euro 2016 • 12 Jun 16

North face tough task to progress

Northern Ireland's journey to Group C pits them against the world champions and two neighbours desperate to atone for below-par performances as co-hosts four years ago.

Euro 2016 • 18 Jul 16

Lewandowski (right) was on target against Ireland last October

Lewandowski to lead the line for Poland at Euros

Poland will be looking to Robert Lewandowski to fire them past the group stages at Euro 2016 as coach Adam Nawalka named his finals squad today.

Euro 2016 • 31 May 16

O’Neill pinpointed the concession of two crucial goals in the group for Ireland’s failure to qualify automatically

VIDEO: O'Neill defends team selection

Martin O’Neill defended his team selection after the Republic of Ireland lost 2-1 to Poland in Warsaw and were consigned to the EURO 2016 play-offs.

Soccer • 11 Oct 15

The Ireland team train at Narodowy Stadium

Poland v Ireland: The Polish view

Ahead of tonight’s Euro 2016 qualifier in Warsaw, RTÉ Sport’s Ed Leahy spoke to local football journalist Jakub Jarząbek to get the Polish view of the Irish team and the Group D campaign, as both sides battle it out to qualify for next summer’s tournament in France.

Soccer • 11 Oct 15

Paul McGrath scores for Ireland against Poland back in 1991, in a 3-3 draw

Showdown in Warsaw as Ireland seek Euro 2016 place

Ireland get a free shot at EURO 2016 qualification tonight with a play-off spot in the bag should they miss out in Poland. Ed Leahy previews the game.

Soccer • 11 Oct 15

Robert Lewandowski is in outstanding form for club and country

Poles back Lewandowski to underline class

Poland defender Jakub Wawryzniak has backed Robert Lewandowski to prove he is the best striker in the world by ruining the Republic of Ireland's dream of automatic qualification for Euro 2016.

Soccer • 11 Oct 15

Poland supporters in full cry at Hampden Park

Scottish FA to face UEFA probe over Poland clash

UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against the Scottish Football Association for its handling of Thursday's Euro 2016 qualifier between Scotland and Poland at Hampden Park.

Soccer • 09 Oct 15

Robert Lewandowski bundles in a last-gasp equaliser for Poland

Robert Lewandowski breaks Scottish hearts at death

Scotland's dream of reaching the 2016 European Championship finals in France were ended by an injury-time leveller by Poland striker Robert Lewandowski as they played out a dramatic 2-2 draw at Hampden Park.

Soccer • 08 Oct 15

Robbie Keane pictured at training on Wednesday morning

We can't worry about Scotland v Poland, says Keane

Ireland can lose to both Germany and Poland and still reach the EURO 2016 play-offs but Robbie Keane says the team can’t afford to be thinking of events in Glasgow tomorrow evening.

Soccer • 07 Oct 15