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The Irish U21 team abandoned their game against the Kuwait U22s after reports of a racist remark against a squad member

Crawford: We did the right thing in abandoning game

Republic of Ireland U21 manager Jim Crawford commended his players' maturity and said that racist abuse could not be tolerated after the abandonment of their friendly with Kuwait, amid reports that an opposition player had racially abused a member of the Irish squad.

Soccer • 20 Jun 23

"It probably goes back to the first leg where we missed those gilt-edged chances"

Crawford: Shootout loss a 'punch in the stomach'

Ireland Under-21 manager Jim Crawford described his side's penalty shootout loss to Israel as a real "punch in the stomach" for the players, and rued their failure to take their chances in the opening leg in Tallaght.

Soccer • 28 Sep 22

Tyreik Wright reacts after missing his penalty during the shootout

Euro U21 recap: Israel 0 ROI 0 AET (Israel win on pens)

Heartbreak for Ireland as they miss out on the Under-21 European Championships after a penalty shootout defeat to Israel in Tel Aviv.

Soccer • 27 Sep 22

U21 Euros recap: Italy 4-1 Republic of Ireland

Live coverage of Italy v Republic of Ireland U21s in Ascoli with Jim Crawford's side having an opportunity to qualify automatically for Euro 2023

Soccer • 14 Jun 22

Joe Hodge has been included in the Ireland U21 squad

Hodge called up as Crawford names Ireland U21 squad

Republic of Ireland U21 manager Jim Crawford has named his squad for the upcoming qualifiers against Bosnia & Herzegovina and Montenegro as Wolves' Joe Hodge and Crystal Palace's Tayo Adaramola have been called up for the first time.

Soccer • 26 May 22

Jim Crawford, pictured at Tallaght Stadium, feels LOI players will have an advantage due to the timing of the upcoming international break

Crawford: U21s in good place as destiny dates loom

Republic of Ireland Under-21 manager Jim Crawford speaks to RTÉ Sport's Raf Diallo about the preparations for the June triple-header of European Championship qualifiers which will be decisive in deciding whether the Boys in Green advance for the first time.

Soccer • 21 May 22

Tyreik Wright celebrates the second goal

Ireland U21s earn vital victory in Sweden

Ross Tierney and Tyreik Wright scored to earn a 2-0 win for Republic of Ireland in Sweden and boost hopes of reaching the European Under-21s Championship finals.

Soccer • 29 Mar 22

'I thought to a man, the players that came on we're abosutely outstanding'

'It's in our hands now' - Crawford reacts to big win

Jim Crawford was "exceptionally proud" of his Republic of Ireland Under-21 side after a 2-0 win away over Sweden in their European Championship qualifier.

Soccer • 29 Mar 22

Jim Crawford saw his team held in Dudelange

Ireland U-21s held in Luxembourg after late penalty

Republic of Ireland were unable to back up their win over Bosnia & Herzegovina as Luxembourg convert a late penalty to secure draw

Soccer • 07 Sep 21

The Irish players celeberate Tyreik Wright's opening goal

Ireland U21s impress in dispatching Bosnia in opener

Jim Crawford's Republic of Ireland U21 side got their European Championship qualification campaign after a superb start with a 2-0 win over Bosnia & Herzegovina in Zenica this afternoon.

Soccer • 03 Sep 21

Republic of Ireland U21 football team