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Heimir's first dance review and the Dundalk situation

Johnny McDonnell and RTÉ Sport's Conor Neville join Raf Diallo to review a losing start for new Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson against England and Greece. They also talk about the Under-21s, the situation at Dundalk, the FAI Cup quarter-finals and Cork City's promotion.

Soccer • 11 Sep 24

Heimir Hallgrimsson ahead of Ireland's clash with Greece

'It feels like the jersey is too heavy' - Hallgrimsson

Heimir Hallgrimsson believes that the weight of wearing the Ireland jersey is affecting players' confidence following Tuesday night's defeat to Greece.

Soccer • 11 Sep 24

Nathan Collins after Greece scored their second goal at Aviva Stadium

We're sick of losing, says captain Collins

Nathan Collins says the Republic of Ireland dressing room was full of frustration as the Boys in Green fell to yet another Nations League defeat.

Soccer • 10 Sep 24

Heimir Hallgrimsson reacts during the 2-0 defeat to Greece

Hallgrimsson: Losing is a habit for Ireland players

Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson said that while he saw some green shoots in his second successive defeat, it will be a challenge to improve the team's fragile confidence.

Soccer • 11 Sep 24

It was a fourth competitive home defeat on the spin for Ireland

Greece inflict more misery on struggling Ireland

An improved performance, but ultimately another losing one as Ireland were beaten 2-0 by Greece in tonight's UEFA Nations League encounter at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 11 Sep 24

Will Smallbone had his moments in midfield

Player Ratings: Ogbene, Smallbone rare silver linings

It's two defeats in two for the new man, Heimir Hallgrimsson, and n'er a goal to keep the fans warm in either game.

Soccer • 11 Sep 24

Heimir Hallgrimsson chats with Greece head coach Ivan Jovanović ahead of the game

Three changes as Collins captains Ireland for Greece

Andrew Omobamidele, Alan Browne and Jason Knight come into the Ireland starting XI for tonight's UEFA Nations League encounter with Greece at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 10 Sep 24

Ivan Jovanovic says Ireland stuck with England at the weekend despite the defeat

Jovanovic praises Irish tradition ahead of clash

Ivan Jovanovic says he respects the Republic of Ireland ahead of tomorrow's clash at the Aviva Stadium, despite his predecessor Gus Poyet guiding the Greeks to consecutive victories over the Boys in Green last year.

Soccer • 09 Sep 24

Republic of Ireland played Greece less than a year ago

Republic of Ireland v Greece: All you need to know

Heimir Hallgrimsson goes in search of a first win as Republic of Ireland manager as Greece visit the Aviva Stadium. Get details on live coverage, competition formats and team news here.

Soccer • 09 Sep 24

Heimir Hallgrimsson has taken a less hands-on approach in his first Ireland camp

Cunningham says Hallgrimsson got approach wrong

Kenny Cunningham tells RTÉ's Drivetime programme that Heimir Hallgrimsson got it wrong this week in allowing John O'Shea and Paddy McCarthy to take leading roles with the preparation of the Ireland team.

Soccer • 09 Sep 24

John O'Shea took the media duties ahead of the game with Greece

'The boss is the boss' - Players know who's in charge

John O'Shea faced a grilling at FAI headquarters this morning regarding who was currently in charge of the Ireland team, ahead of Tuesday's UEFA Nations League clash with Greece.

Soccer • 09 Sep 24

Caoimhín Kelleher sees his future away from Liverpool

Kelleher: Departure from Liverpool out of my hands

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher has said that his desire is to leave Liverpool and prove himself as the number one goalkeeper at another club.

Soccer • 09 Sep 24

Chiedozie Ogbene is eyeing three points against Greece

Ogbene: England was always going to be a difficult game

Chiedozie Ogbene is consoling himself with the thought that the Republic of Ireland's Nations League fate was never likely to be decided by what they did against England.

Soccer • 09 Sep 24

Sammie Szmodics says small individual errors cost Ireland against England

Szmodics: Patience and hard work the key for Ireland

Sammie Szmodics has prescribed a diet of hard work as the Republic of Ireland attempt to bounce back from their Nations League disappointment against England.

Soccer • 08 Sep 24

Lee Carsley enjoys the victory with right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold

Carsley sings praises of players, if not anthem

England interim manager Lee Carsley deflected all praise to his players for their fluid passing performance in his first game in charge, describing the comfortable 2-0 win over Ireland as the proudest day of his football career.

Soccer • 07 Sep 24

Heimir Hallgrimsson was unhappy with the way Ireland conceded the two goals

Honest Hallgrimsson cannot excuse under-par performance

Heimir Hallgrimsson made no excuses as he admitted that his side were second best against England in tonight's UEFA Nations League defeat.

Soccer • 07 Sep 24

New boy McAteer hungry for more after 'dream' debut

Kasey McAteer is already looking ahead to Greece on Tuesday night after his 20-minute Republic of Ireland debut against England.

Soccer • 08 Sep 24

Rice: Celebrating would have been 'disrespectful'

Declan Rice said he was thinking of his family when he decided not to celebrate scoring England's opening goal against the Republic of Ireland in their 2-0 Nations League victory at Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 07 Sep 24

Caoimhin Kelleher punches the ball away under pressure

Player ratings: Ogbene & Kelleher carry the Irish fight

The Republic of Ireland endured a tough evening at the Aviva Stadium, as England outclassed the Boys in Green in the Uefa Nations League. Here's how we rated the players.

Soccer • 08 Sep 24

Jack Grealish and Declan Rice enjoyed their return to Irish soil

Hallgrimsson's new era spoiled by couple of old friends

Heimir Hallgrimsson's reign as Ireland manager started with a defeat as England enjoyed a well-earned 2-0 victory in the UEFA Nations League encounter at Aviva Stadium, with Declan Rice and Jack Grealish scoring the goals.

Soccer • 08 Sep 24

Callum Robinson and Evan Ferguson walk the pitch ahead of this evening's game

Idah leads line for Ireland as Rice and Grealish start

Adam Idah has been selected to lead the line for Ireland as they take on England at the Aviva Stadium, while both Declan Rice and Jack Grealish start for the visitors.

Soccer • 07 Sep 24

Lee Carsley (centre) before an England U21 game

Updated Carsley defends anthem stance, calm on Rice & Grealish

Lee Carsley says he has never sung a national anthem as Republic of Ireland player or England coach and seems set to stick with that stance as the countries meet in his first match as interim boss.

Soccer • 07 Sep 24

Hallgrimsson faces a tough task in his first game in charge of the Boys in Green

Republic of Ireland v England: All you need to know

Heimir Hallgrimsson begins his Republic of Ireland tenure with a UEFA Nations League clash against England at the Aviva Stadium. Get details on live coverage, competition formats and team news here.

Soccer • 06 Sep 24

What is success against this vastly superior England?

The Republic of Ireland have enjoyed just two victories in 17 meetings with the neighbours: a 2-0 win at Goodison Park in 1949, and the 1-0 success in Stuttgart at Euro 88. With the gulf arguably bigger than ever, can we even dare to dream of a third on Saturday evening?

Soccer • 06 Sep 24

'Hallgrimsson has been tasked with rebuilding a team that has struggled for form in recent years, and while a win over England would be a dream start, it's the long-term progress that will define his tenure'

Hallgrimsson's Nice blueprint for daunting England test

By a quirk of fate, Heimir Hallgrimsson's first game in charge of the Republic of Ireland is against England - a giant he helped to slay at Euro 2016. Eoin Doyle believes elements of that Icelandic plan can be adopted at Lansdowne Road tomorrow.

Soccer • 06 Sep 24

Republic of Ireland national football team

Heimir's first dance review and the Dundalk situation

'It feels like the jersey is too heavy' - Hallgrimsson

We're sick of losing, says captain Collins

Hallgrimsson: Losing is a habit for Ireland players

Greece inflict more misery on struggling Ireland

Player Ratings: Ogbene, Smallbone rare silver linings

Three changes as Collins captains Ireland for Greece

Jovanovic praises Irish tradition ahead of clash

Republic of Ireland v Greece: All you need to know

Cunningham says Hallgrimsson got approach wrong

'The boss is the boss' - Players know who's in charge

Kelleher: Departure from Liverpool out of my hands

Ogbene: England was always going to be a difficult game

Szmodics: Patience and hard work the key for Ireland

Carsley sings praises of players, if not anthem

Honest Hallgrimsson cannot excuse under-par performance

New boy McAteer hungry for more after 'dream' debut

Rice: Celebrating would have been 'disrespectful'

Player ratings: Ogbene & Kelleher carry the Irish fight

Hallgrimsson's new era spoiled by couple of old friends

Idah leads line for Ireland as Rice and Grealish start

Updated Carsley defends anthem stance, calm on Rice & Grealish

Republic of Ireland v England: All you need to know

What is success against this vastly superior England?

Hallgrimsson's Nice blueprint for daunting England test