Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Robert Lewandowski's late hat-trick helped Poland to a vital win

Late Lewandowski hat-trick sinks Georgia

Robert Lewandowski hit a dramatic hat-trick in the closing stages as Group D leaders Poland thrashed Georgia 4-0 in their Euro 2016 qualifier in Warsaw.

Soccer • 14 Jun 15

Polish fan's death leads to violence with police

A Polish soccer fan died on Saturday after he was hit by a rubber bullet fired by police, leading to violent clashes in a provincial town hours later in which 14 officers were wounded, police said.

Soccer • 03 May 15

Robbie Keane struggled to make an impact in his 139th appearance for the national side but has lauded the attitude shown by his team-mates

Robbie Keane hails Ireland's resolve

Robbie Keane has warned the Republic of Ireland's Group D rivals that they will fight until the last second of the campaign to secure a place at the Euro 2016 finals.

Soccer • 30 Mar 15

James McClean: 'It’s a big pitch out there and I managed to use it well enough to get a few crosses in'

McClean wanted to 'prove a point' against Poland

James McClean admitted that being dropped from the Republic of Ireland’s starting XI against Poland inspired him to prove a point, the highlight being a thunderous tackle on Arkadiusz Milik.

Soccer • 31 Mar 15

Shay Given was back playing a competitive clash for Ireland for the first time since EURO 2012

Given lauds healthy competition for Ireland places

Ireland keeper Shay Given admitted that he was delighted to be back playing in a competitive fixture for Ireland and believes that there is a healthy competition for places in the current squad.

Soccer • 30 Mar 15

Martin O’Neill: 'The one thing you could never say against this side - they don’t lack spirit anyway'

Martin O'Neill: Ireland deserved at least a draw

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O’Neill believes his charges fully deserved their 1-1 draw against Poland in their Euro 2016 qualifying Group D encounter at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 30 Mar 15

Shane Long prods home Ireland's late equaliser

Super-sub Long ensures Ireland draw with Poland

An injury-time equaliser from substitute Shane Long helped the Republic of Ireland fight back for a well-earned 1-1 draw against Poland in Sunday's Euro 2016 qualifier at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 30 Mar 15

Martin O’Neill: 'This is a big, big match, especially after losing against Scotland'

O’Neill: Onus on Ireland to perform against Poland

Martin O’Neill admits that the onus is on Ireland to perform in Sunday’s EURO qualifier, and that defeat to Poland would put a serious dent in the team’s chances of qualification.

Soccer • 28 Mar 15

Ireland and Poland drew 0-0 in Warsaw the last time the teams met in November 2013

Opinion: O’Neill must lead Ireland by example

The Republic of Ireland will be looking to bounce back from their defeat to Scotland as they welcome Poland to the Aviva Stadium for tonight’s EURO 2016 qualifier, writes Ed Leahy.

Soccer • 29 Mar 15

Ireland's Shane Long and Lukasz Szukala of Poland battle for the ball in 2013

Kavanagh & Kinsella: Ireland can't afford to lose

Former internationals Mark Kinsella and Graham Kavanagh have warned that losing to Poland on Sunday would be devastating to Ireland's Euro 2016 qualification hopes and that they must be patient in seeking to score.

Soccer • 28 Mar 15

Ireland v Poland: The Opposition

Ed Leahy runs the rule over Poland ahead of the Euro 2016 qualifier at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 29 Mar 15

Stephen Quinn: 'Sometimes you can lose the run of yourself and concentrate on the opposition too much'

We must focus on our own game, says Stephen Quinn

Stephen Quinn says Ireland must concentrate on their own game and not get caught out by obsessing with Poland in Sunday's qualifier.

Soccer • 26 Mar 15

Shay Given: 'Hopefully, I might get the nod Sunday. But if not I'll support whoever he picks'

Shay Given hungry to start against Poland

After returning to the Aston Villa frame, Shay Given is desperate to break back into the Republic of Ireland first team, starting with the EURO 2016 qualifier against Poland on Sunday night.

Soccer • 24 Mar 15

The Ireland squad training in Malahide this morning

Martin O'Neill confident over Irish injury doubts

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O’Neill is confident that several key players will overcome injury problems for Sunday’s EURO 2016 qualifier with Poland at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 24 Mar 15

Harry Arter celebrates after scoring for Bournemouth

Harry Arter named in Ireland squad for Poland game

Bournemouth player Harry Arter has been named in the provisional squad for Ireland's upcoming UEFA Euro 2016 Group D qualifier against Poland.

Soccer • 12 Mar 15

Poland's players celebrate Arkadiusz Milik's opener against Germany in Warsaw

Poland eager to return to winning ways

Poland face Georgia on Friday in Tbilisi desperate to show that their shock 2-0 win over Germany in Euro 2016 qualifying Group D was no fluke .

Soccer • 11 Nov 14

Scotland earned a valuable point in Warsaw

Poland fight back to draw with Scotland

Scotland had to settle for a European Championship qualifying point in Warsaw after coming from behind to threaten a famous win against a Poland side fresh from victory over world champions Germany.

Soccer • 15 Oct 14

Poland's players celebrate after scoring the against Germany

Poland stun Germany in Warsaw

Arkadiusz Milik scored to secure a stunning 2-0 victory for Poland over Germany, a result that could have serious ramifications for Ireland's qualification for Euro 2016.

Soccer • 12 Oct 14

Thomas Muller expecting tough against old rivals Poland

Muller keeps guard for Polish visit

Germany striker Thomas Muller is warning his side not to take Poland lightly when they meet in a Euro 2016 qualifier this weekend.

Soccer • 10 Oct 14

Max Kruse is back in the German fold after missing out on the World Cup

Germany's squad depth to be tested

A raft of injuries means Germany coach Joachim Loew has had to delve deep into his playing stocks for their Euro 2016 qualifiers against Poland and Ireland.

Soccer • 09 Oct 14

Kamil Grosicki celebrates a goal with coach Adam Nawalka

Poland trash newcomers Gibraltar

Gibraltar's first-ever senior competitive game ended in a 7-0 thumping by Poland in their opening Euro 2016 Group D qualifying match on Sunday night.

Soccer • 07 Sep 14

Paul Green: 'It's always nice to get the perspective of a great midfielder like Roy'

Green thrilled to work with Keane

Paul Green is relishing the chance to enrol himself in a midfield master-class after being handed a dream opportunity to work with Roy Keane.

Soccer • 20 Nov 13

Aiden McGeady came in for special praise from Martin O'Neill

O'Neill confident Ireland are on the right track

Martin O'Neill is confident the Republic of Ireland have the firepower to win games if they continue to be hard to beat.

Soccer • 20 Nov 13

The match in Poznan saw very few clear-cut chances

Ireland and Poland play out stalemate in Poznan

Martin O'Neill's first away fixture as Republic of Ireland manager ended in satisfactory fashion as his new charges claimed a 0-0 draw against Poland in Poznan.

Soccer • 20 Nov 13

Robert Lewandowski: 'We know they have very good individuals in the team, but we have to focus on how we are going to play'

Lewandowski hails Keane scoring record

Poland striker Robert Lewandowski has hailed Robbie Keane's international scoring record as he prepares to face the Republic of Ireland.

Soccer • 19 Nov 13