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Pavel Sulc of Czechia looks on during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Czechia and Croatia at Fortuna Arena on October 09, 2025 in Prague, Czech Republic.

The Czech Check-up: Injury worries and a captaincy call

RTÉ Sport's Raf Diallo takes a look at the current status of Czechia's wider playing pool ahead of the Republic of Ireland's World Cup play-off semi-final in Prague on 26 March.

Soccer • 9 hrs

Republic of Ireland players, from left, Saoirse Noonan, Marissa Sheva, Katie McCabe, Caitlin Hayes, Anna Patten and Megan Connolly after the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifier match between the Netherlands and Republic of Ireland at Stadion Galgenwaard

'Faith is believing in what you cannot see' - Hayes

Republic of Ireland defender Caitlin Hayes is keeping the faith after a tough World Cup qualifier double-header that ended with no points but several positives.

Soccer • 10 Mar

Sammie Szmodics of Derby County looks around as he checks his space during the Sky Bet Championship match between Derby County and Sheffield Wednesday at Pride Park in Derby, England, on March 7, 2026.

Szmodics 'doesn't fit in' to new Ireland way - Treacy

Keith Treacy believes Sammie Szmodics does not merit a recall to the Republic of Ireland squad despite the increasingly depleted nature of the forward line.

Soccer • 10 Mar

Evan Ferguson of AS Roma reacts during the UEFA Europa League 2025/2026 football match between AS Roma and Vfb Stuttgart at Stadio Olimpico. Rome (Italy), January 22nd, 2026

Doubts grow over Ferguson's availability for play-offs

Evan Ferguson's hopes of being involved in the Republic of Ireland's crucial World Cup play-off semi-final against Czech Republic later this month have become more doubtful.

Soccer • 05 Mar

Dawson Devoy of Bohemians before the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Bohemians and Shamrock Rovers at Dalymount Park in Dublin.

Cawley: Devoy should be in conversation for Ireland nod

Alan Cawley believes Dawson Devoy's performances for Bohemians warrant serious consideration for a Republic of Ireland call-up.

Soccer • 02 Mar

8 November 2025; FAI President Paul Cooke and FAI chief executive officer David Courell, left, during a press conference following the 2025 annual general meeting of the Football Association of Ireland at the Carlton Hotel in Blanchardstown, Dublin. Photo

FAI has 'no choice' but to fulfil Israel fixtures

The Republic of Ireland has "no choice" but to fulfil its Nations League fixtures with Israel, FAI CEO David Courell has said, after the assocation confirmed that the home tie on 4 October would be played in Dublin.

Soccer • 25 Feb

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - DECEMBER 14: St Mirren's Killian Phillips celebrates during a Premier Sports Cup Final match between St Mirren and Celtic at Barclays Hampden, on December 14, 2025, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Paul Devlin/SNS Group via Getty Images

St Mirren trigger Phillips's contract extension

St Mirren manager Stephen Robinson stressed the club would be in control of Killian Phillips' future this summer after triggering a one-year contract extension.

Soccer • 20 Feb

4 June 2024; Michael Obafemi of Republic of Ireland during the international friendly match between Republic of Ireland and Hungary at Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Tyler Miller/Sportsfile

Obafemi ruled out of World Cup play-off contention

Republic of Ireland striker Michael Obafemi has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after it was confirmed he would require surgery on an ankle injury.

Soccer • 16 Feb

6 September 2025; Republic of Ireland supporters make their feelings know as they protest against Israel before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F qualifying match between Republic of Ireland and Hungary at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by David Fitzger

FAI caught between grassroots rock and UEFA hard place

Sport and politics have never been more intertwined and the FAI will be walking a diplomatic tightrope over Israel this autumn, writes Tony O'Donoghue.

Soccer • 13 Feb

13 October 2024; Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson is seen through a television broadcast camera view finder as he speaks to media before the UEFA Nations League B Group 2 match between Greece and Republic of Ireland at Georgios Karaiskak

RTÉ confirms it will broadcast Ireland-Israel games

RTÉ has confirmed it will broadcast the Republic of Ireland's Nations League games against Israel, should the ties proceed.

Soccer • 13 Feb

Troy Parrott, left, and Johnny Kenny of Republic of Ireland during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F Qualifier match between Hungary and Republic of Ireland at Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary.

Dates for Ireland's Nations League fixtures revealed

The Republic of Ireland will begin their Nations League campaign with away fixtures against Kosovo and Israel in September.

Soccer • 13 Feb

ROME, ITALY - JANUARY 22: Evan Ferguson of AS Roma looks on during the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Phase MD7 match between AS Roma and VfB Stuttgart at Stadio Olimpico on January 22, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Giuseppe Bellini/Getty Images)

'It's not easy' - Gasperini on Ferguson's ankle issues

Roma manager Gian Piero Gasperini has detailed the extent of Evan Ferguson's ankle issues, saying that a previous operation had failed to completely solve the problem.

Soccer • 08 Feb

16 November 2025; Republic of Ireland supporters before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F Qualifier match between Hungary and Republic of Ireland at Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

More than 6,000 Ireland fans apply for play-off tickets

More than 6,000 Republic of Ireland supporters have applied for tickets for the World Cup play-off semi-final with Czech Republic in Prague.

Soccer • 04 Feb

Seamus Coleman of Everton kicks a water bottle out of frustration after being substituted off early during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Everton at Old Trafford on November 24, 2025 in Manchester, England.

Coleman 'back on the grass' in boost for Hallgrimsson

Everton manager David Moyes has confirmed that Séamus Coleman has stepped up his return from injury.

Soccer • 16 Jan

Given apologises for Celtic 'Holocaust' comments

Former Republic of Ireland international goalkeeper Shay Given has apologised for comments in which he used the phrase "an absolute Holocaust" to describe Wilfried Nancy's time in charge of Celtic.

Soccer • 11 Jan

Robbie Brady of Republic of Ireland makes his way off the pitch after sustaining an injury during the international friendly match between Luxembourg and Republic of Ireland at Stade de Luxembourg in Luxembourg.

Preston boss confirms Brady recovery 'progressing well'

Preston North End manager Paul Heckingbottom says Republic of Ireland left back Robbie Brady is "progressing well" in his recovery from a long-standing calf injury as March's World Cup play-offs loom large.

Soccer • 09 Jan

Idah facing 'significant' time on the sidelines

Republic of Ireland international Adam Idah is set for a "significant" spell on the sidelines after Swansea City manager Vitor Matos gave an update on the striker.

Soccer • 01 Jan

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 27: Josh Cullen of Burnley reacts to an injury during the Premier League match between Burnley and Everton at Turf Moor on December 27, 2025 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Richard Martin-Roberts - CameraSport via Getty Images)

Blow for Ireland as Cullen set for 'prolonged' absence

The Republic of Ireland have suffered a signifcant injury blow ahead of March's World Cup play-offs after Burnley confirmed that midfielder Josh Cullen sustained a serious knee injury.

Soccer • 31 Dec 25

Troy Parrott with the match ball after his hat-trick in Budapest

'Ode to Troy' - A November week to remember

A personal recollection from Tony O'Donoghue on those November days when the Republic of Ireland men's team made some magic moments, with Troy Parrott putting his name in lights.

Soccer • 26 Dec 25

Phillips: Something had to change after Armenia

Killian Phillips reflects on a landmark year, where he earned his Ireland debut and which concluded with a League Cup win for St Mirren

Soccer • 22 Dec 25

10 September 2023; Nathan Collins of Republic of Ireland takes a drink before the UEFA EURO 2024 Championship qualifying group B match between Republic of Ireland and Netherlands at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Mandatory water breaks confirmed for World Cup

Water breaks will be enforced at every World Cup match next summer, FIFA has announced.

Soccer • 08 Dec 25

16 November 2025; Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F Qualifier match between Hungary and Republic of Ireland at Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Ireland could face World Cup games in the early hours

Ireland will be playing World Cup group games in the middle of the night, if they manage to negotiate March's two play-off games.

Soccer • 07 Dec 25

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 03: The official balls for the draw are seen on stage at the Kennedy Center ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw on December 03, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

FIFA World Cup draw: All you need to know

The draw for the World Cup will be held at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Friday at 5pm. Here is all you need to know.

Soccer • 05 Dec 25

Ward defends behind-closed-doors outing in Marbella

Republic of Ireland head coach Carla Ward has defended the decision to play Hungary in a behind-closed-doors friendly in Marbella.

Soccer • 29 Nov 25

29 November 2025; Abbie Larkin of Republic of Ireland scores her side's first goal despite the attention of Henrietta Csiszar of Hungary during the women's international friendly match between Republic of Ireland and Hungary at Marbella Football Centre in

Larkin stars as Ireland prove too strong for Hungary

Abbie Larkin produced a starring performance in front of the sparsest of audiences as the Republic of Ireland earned a 3-2 win in their behind-closed-doors international friendly with Hungary in Spain.

Soccer • 29 Nov 25

Republic of Ireland national football team

The Czech Check-up: Injury worries and a captaincy call

'Faith is believing in what you cannot see' - Hayes

Szmodics 'doesn't fit in' to new Ireland way - Treacy

Doubts grow over Ferguson's availability for play-offs

Cawley: Devoy should be in conversation for Ireland nod

FAI has 'no choice' but to fulfil Israel fixtures

St Mirren trigger Phillips's contract extension

Obafemi ruled out of World Cup play-off contention

FAI caught between grassroots rock and UEFA hard place

RTÉ confirms it will broadcast Ireland-Israel games

Dates for Ireland's Nations League fixtures revealed

'It's not easy' - Gasperini on Ferguson's ankle issues

More than 6,000 Ireland fans apply for play-off tickets

Coleman 'back on the grass' in boost for Hallgrimsson

Given apologises for Celtic 'Holocaust' comments

Preston boss confirms Brady recovery 'progressing well'

Idah facing 'significant' time on the sidelines

Blow for Ireland as Cullen set for 'prolonged' absence

'Ode to Troy' - A November week to remember

Phillips: Something had to change after Armenia

Mandatory water breaks confirmed for World Cup

Ireland could face World Cup games in the early hours

FIFA World Cup draw: All you need to know

Ward defends behind-closed-doors outing in Marbella

Larkin stars as Ireland prove too strong for Hungary