Hallgrimsson gets backing from FAI to see out campaign The FAI has declared that they are "fully supportive" of manager Heimir Hallgrimsson and confirmed that the Icelander will remain in the job until the end of the current World Cup qualifying campaign. Soccer • 12 Sep
Hallgrimsson gets backing from FAI to see out campaign The FAI has declared that they are "fully supportive" of manager Heimir Hallgrimsson and confirmed that the Icelander will remain in the job until the end of the current World Cup qualifying campaign. Soccer • 12 Sep
Tactical naivety leads to doubts around Heimir future After a week in which Ireland produced one of their worst performances in living memory, big questions are being asked of manager Heimir Hallgrimsson and just what he's asking of his players. Soccer • 11 Sep
Tactical naivety leads to doubts around Heimir future After a week in which Ireland produced one of their worst performances in living memory, big questions are being asked of manager Heimir Hallgrimsson and just what he's asking of his players. Soccer • 11 Sep
Hallgrimsson 'takes the blame' amid pessimistic mood Heimir Hallgrimsson said he was taking responsibility for the Republic of Ireland's damaging defeat to Armenia in Yerevan and admitted that any hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup look to be longest of shots. Soccer • 11 Sep
Hallgrimsson 'takes the blame' amid pessimistic mood Heimir Hallgrimsson said he was taking responsibility for the Republic of Ireland's damaging defeat to Armenia in Yerevan and admitted that any hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup look to be longest of shots. Soccer • 11 Sep
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
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
World Cup hopes shattered as Ireland shocked by Armenia Ireland's World Cup dream turned into a nightmare as Heimir Hallgrimsson's side were shocked in Yerevan, losing 2-1 to bottom seed Armenia at the Republican Stadium. Soccer • 10 Sep
World Cup hopes shattered as Ireland shocked by Armenia Ireland's World Cup dream turned into a nightmare as Heimir Hallgrimsson's side were shocked in Yerevan, losing 2-1 to bottom seed Armenia at the Republican Stadium. Soccer • 10 Sep
Focus is key as Ireland look to kick-start campaign It's all about focus for Ireland when it comes to this Tuesday evening's World Cup qualifier against Armenia, according to manager Heimir Hallgrimsson. Soccer • 09 Sep
Focus is key as Ireland look to kick-start campaign It's all about focus for Ireland when it comes to this Tuesday evening's World Cup qualifier against Armenia, according to manager Heimir Hallgrimsson. Soccer • 09 Sep
Kelly: In-game management better than last Armenia trip Stephen Kelly feels the Republic of Ireland's in-game management has improved as Heimir Hallgrimsson's side look to build on the comeback draw against Hungary when they face Armenia on Tuesday. Soccer • 08 Sep
Kelly: In-game management better than last Armenia trip Stephen Kelly feels the Republic of Ireland's in-game management has improved as Heimir Hallgrimsson's side look to build on the comeback draw against Hungary when they face Armenia on Tuesday. Soccer • 08 Sep
O'Shea relishing Ireland's World Cup sprint Dara O'Shea says he still has plenty he wants to achieve in his career as Ireland's short, sharp World Cup qualifying campaign reaches its first must-win game. Soccer • 09 Sep
O'Shea relishing Ireland's World Cup sprint Dara O'Shea says he still has plenty he wants to achieve in his career as Ireland's short, sharp World Cup qualifying campaign reaches its first must-win game. Soccer • 09 Sep
Armenia v Republic of Ireland: All you need to know One goal has been the margin of victory in all four Republic of Ireland and Armenia clashes, but the hosts enter this clash in Yerevan at a low ebb. Soccer • 08 Sep
Armenia v Republic of Ireland: All you need to know One goal has been the margin of victory in all four Republic of Ireland and Armenia clashes, but the hosts enter this clash in Yerevan at a low ebb. Soccer • 08 Sep
Idah opens up on 'torture' of his Celtic spell Adam Idah has admitted he faced "hate" and "torture" as he fought a losing battle to win over his critics during his time at Celtic. Soccer • 08 Sep
Idah opens up on 'torture' of his Celtic spell Adam Idah has admitted he faced "hate" and "torture" as he fought a losing battle to win over his critics during his time at Celtic. Soccer • 08 Sep
Honohan called in to replace injured Szmodics Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson has called up Josh Honohan for Tuesday's World Cup qualifier with Armenia in Yerevan, with Sammie Szmodics having picked up an injury in the 2-2 draw with Hungary. Soccer • 07 Sep
Honohan called in to replace injured Szmodics Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson has called up Josh Honohan for Tuesday's World Cup qualifier with Armenia in Yerevan, with Sammie Szmodics having picked up an injury in the 2-2 draw with Hungary. Soccer • 07 Sep
Hallgrimsson believes conceding early 'psychological' Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson said he feels the slow start to his side's play is 'psychological' and that the intense build-up may have also played a factor in conceding two goals within 16 minutes in their 2-2 draw at home against Hungary. Soccer • 06 Sep
Hallgrimsson believes conceding early 'psychological' Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson said he feels the slow start to his side's play is 'psychological' and that the intense build-up may have also played a factor in conceding two goals within 16 minutes in their 2-2 draw at home against Hungary. Soccer • 06 Sep
Late drama as Idah ensures Ireland avoid opening defeat The Republic of Ireland had to fight back from a two-goal deficit to ensure that their World Cup qualifying campaign did not come a cropper on the opening night as they drew 2-2 with Hungary at Aviva Stadium. Soccer • 08 Sep
Late drama as Idah ensures Ireland avoid opening defeat The Republic of Ireland had to fight back from a two-goal deficit to ensure that their World Cup qualifying campaign did not come a cropper on the opening night as they drew 2-2 with Hungary at Aviva Stadium. Soccer • 08 Sep
Szmodics and Manning start as Ireland begin WC campaign Sammie Szmodics and Ryan Manning have been handed starting berths in the Ireland XI to face Hungary in tonight's World Cup qualifying clash at Aviva Stadium. Soccer • 06 Sep
Szmodics and Manning start as Ireland begin WC campaign Sammie Szmodics and Ryan Manning have been handed starting berths in the Ireland XI to face Hungary in tonight's World Cup qualifying clash at Aviva Stadium. Soccer • 06 Sep
Republic of Ireland v Hungary: All you need to know The Republic of Ireland kick off their World Cup qualification campaign with a crunch home clash against Hungary. Here's all you need to know. Soccer • 06 Sep
Republic of Ireland v Hungary: All you need to know The Republic of Ireland kick off their World Cup qualification campaign with a crunch home clash against Hungary. Here's all you need to know. Soccer • 06 Sep
Hope springs Eternal thanks to Evan's Roman adventure A sell-out Aviva Stadium on the eve of our opening qualifier against Hungary suggests that optimism is once again in the air – and, naturally, a lot of that hope is being pinned on the shoulders of one man: Evan Ferguson. Soccer • 05 Sep
Hope springs Eternal thanks to Evan's Roman adventure A sell-out Aviva Stadium on the eve of our opening qualifier against Hungary suggests that optimism is once again in the air – and, naturally, a lot of that hope is being pinned on the shoulders of one man: Evan Ferguson. Soccer • 05 Sep
Set-piece maestro Manning ready to take aim at Hungary Repetition, repetition, repetition; a Ryan Manning mantra when it comes to practising free-kicks back at his club, Southampton. Soccer • 05 Sep
Set-piece maestro Manning ready to take aim at Hungary Repetition, repetition, repetition; a Ryan Manning mantra when it comes to practising free-kicks back at his club, Southampton. Soccer • 05 Sep
Next step is to qualify for major tournament - Kelleher Caoimhín Kelleher is confident that the current Ireland squad have what it takes to to qualify for a major tournament. Soccer • 03 Sep
Next step is to qualify for major tournament - Kelleher Caoimhín Kelleher is confident that the current Ireland squad have what it takes to to qualify for a major tournament. Soccer • 03 Sep
Hallgrimsson hoping for magical night to start campaign Heimir Hallgrimsson wants his side to send out a message to their Group F rivals as they open their World Cup campaign against Hungary on Saturday evening at Aviva Stadium. Soccer • 03 Sep
Hallgrimsson hoping for magical night to start campaign Heimir Hallgrimsson wants his side to send out a message to their Group F rivals as they open their World Cup campaign against Hungary on Saturday evening at Aviva Stadium. Soccer • 03 Sep
Lawal keeping the faith and eyeing Ireland involvement Bosun Lawal has urged his international team-mates to dream big as they prepare for the upcoming World Cup qualifying campaign. Soccer • 02 Sep
Lawal keeping the faith and eyeing Ireland involvement Bosun Lawal has urged his international team-mates to dream big as they prepare for the upcoming World Cup qualifying campaign. Soccer • 02 Sep
The opposition view: Stop Szoboszlai to halt Hungary? Hungarian football journalist Bence Bocsak speaks to Raf Diallo about what the Republic of Ireland can expect from the Magyars and their talismanic captain in Saturday's opening World Cup qualifier. Soccer • 03 Sep
The opposition view: Stop Szoboszlai to halt Hungary? Hungarian football journalist Bence Bocsak speaks to Raf Diallo about what the Republic of Ireland can expect from the Magyars and their talismanic captain in Saturday's opening World Cup qualifier. Soccer • 03 Sep
Treacy: Back five may offer protection against Hungary Former Republic of Ireland winger Keith Treacy believes a temporary switch to a back five would give the Boys in Green a degree of security when they open up their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign against Hungary at Aviva Stadium on Saturday. Soccer • 02 Sep
Treacy: Back five may offer protection against Hungary Former Republic of Ireland winger Keith Treacy believes a temporary switch to a back five would give the Boys in Green a degree of security when they open up their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign against Hungary at Aviva Stadium on Saturday. Soccer • 02 Sep
Azaz joins Saints, Swans eye Idah, Ziu off to Robins Southampton have completed the signing of Republic of Ireland attacking midfielder Finn Azaz from Middlesbrough, while Adam Idah is closing in on a move to Swansea City. Soccer • 29 Aug
Azaz joins Saints, Swans eye Idah, Ziu off to Robins Southampton have completed the signing of Republic of Ireland attacking midfielder Finn Azaz from Middlesbrough, while Adam Idah is closing in on a move to Swansea City. Soccer • 29 Aug
'Always tough to leave Seamus out' - Hallgrimsson Heimir Hallgrimsson said that including Seamus Coleman in the Republic of Ireland squad would have sent out the wrong message ahead of the upcoming World Cup qualifying campaign. Soccer • 26 Aug
'Always tough to leave Seamus out' - Hallgrimsson Heimir Hallgrimsson said that including Seamus Coleman in the Republic of Ireland squad would have sent out the wrong message ahead of the upcoming World Cup qualifying campaign. Soccer • 26 Aug
Coleman misses out as Ogbene and Bazunu return Heimir Hallgrimsson has opted not to include captain Seamus Coleman in the Republic of Ireland squad for next month's opening set of 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, while Chiedozie Ogbene and Gavin Bazunu make their returns. Soccer • 26 Aug
Coleman misses out as Ogbene and Bazunu return Heimir Hallgrimsson has opted not to include captain Seamus Coleman in the Republic of Ireland squad for next month's opening set of 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, while Chiedozie Ogbene and Gavin Bazunu make their returns. Soccer • 26 Aug
