Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Ireland international Sheva signs for Sunderland

Republic of Ireland international Marissa Sheva has signed for Sunderland in the Women's Championship.

Sadio Mane missed the 2022 World Cup with injury and could make an appearance in the Irish capital in June

Date set for Ireland's Aviva Stadium clash with Senegal

The Republic of Ireland will play Senegal for the first time on Friday 6 June at the Aviva Stadium, before heading to Luxembourg for an away clash as part of the June international window in preparation for World Cup qualification, which begins in September.

Soccer • 25 Mar

Matt Doherty is dreaming of a World Cup with Ireland

Doherty dreaming of a World Cup with Ireland

Matt Doherty is dreaming of a trip to the World Cup finals with the Republic of Ireland after completing a half-century of senior caps.

Soccer • 24 Mar

John O'Shea and Heimir Hallgrimsson after the 2-1 win in Dublin

'Very good' communicator Heimir now winning matches

John O'Shea on the importance of manager Heimir Hallgrímsson communicating effectively to a Republic of Ireland squad which is now embracing that winning feeling again.

Soccer • 25 Mar

Adam Idah came off the bench to win the game

Idah reveals gesture after goal was for critics

Adam Idah responded to his online critics in style to secure the Republic of Ireland's place in Nations League B after rediscovering his love of football at Celtic.

Soccer • 24 Mar

Evan Ferguson hits the back of the net to restore parity against Bulgaria

'Educated risk' as Ferguson goal maintains momentum

The gamble paid off for Heimir Hallgrimsson, with Evan Ferguson delivering on his return to the starting line-up as Ireland came from behind to beat Bulgaria 2-1 for the second time in three days.

Soccer • 24 Mar

Nations League recap: Republic of Ireland 2-1 Bulgaria

Live updates from tonight's Nations League promotion/relegation playoff tie between Republic of Ireland and Bulgaria at the Aviva Stadium

Soccer • 24 Mar

Evan Ferguson came on during the first game in Plovdiv

Ferguson and O'Brien selected for Bulgaria encounter

Evan Ferguson returns to the Ireland starting side for tonight's Nations League play-off second leg against Bulgaria at Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 23 Mar

Matt Doherty celebrates his goal in Plovdiv with Mikey Johnston and Troy Parrott

Hallgrimsson sowing seeds for World Cup qualification

If Thursday night's impressive victory in Plovdiv whetted the appetite, there is a sense that tonight's clash with Bulgaria can kick-start Heimir Hallgrimsson's quest to qualify for the World Cup.

Soccer • 23 Mar

Heimir Hallgrimsson changed his immediate post-match opinion after watching the game back

Hallgrimsson clarifies 'emotional' post-match comments

Heimir Hallgrimsson admitted that his post-match comments regarding his players being too passive may have been a touch harsh having had a chance to re-watch the 2-1 victory over Bulgaria.

Soccer • 22 Mar

Heimir Hallgrimsson checks on Robbie Brady following his facial injury during the game in Bulgaria

Hallgrimsson braced for Bulgaria reaction in Dublin

More of the same, is the message that Heimir Hallgrimsson will send to his players going into Sunday's second leg of their UEFA Nations League play-off with Bulgaria.

Soccer • 21 Mar

Eoin Doyle: 'A professional and effective performance in Plovdiv with glimpses of attacking promise, Ireland's 2-1 win over Bulgaria was a step in the right direction'

Attacking options give Hallgrimsson welcome headache

Eoin Doyle feels last night's win in Plovdiv was a night where the Republic of Ireland showed they are slowly evolving under Heimir Hallgrimsson.

Soccer • 21 Mar

Heimir Hallgrimsson salutes the travelling fans following the victory in Plovdiv

Character-building performance from Ireland in Plovdiv

Ireland were caught cold in Plovdiv, but eventually warmed up to beat Bulgaria and take an advantage into the second leg in Dublin on Sunday.

Soccer • 21 Mar

Recap: Bulgaria 1-2 Republic of Ireland

Republic of Ireland secured a one-goal advantage to bring to the Aviva Stadium for Sunday's UEFA Nations Leauge promotion/relegation play-off second leg. Read how the first leg unfolded here.

Soccer • 20 Mar

Troy Parrott, seen arriving at the stadium earlier this evening, has been handed a start

In-form Parrott starts in attacking Ireland formation

Troy Parrott has been handed the opportunity to stake his claim to lead the line for the upcoming World Cup qualifying campaign as the young Dubliner has been named to start up front against Bulgaria.

Soccer • 20 Mar

The Roman Theatre of Philippopolis in the heart of Plovdiv

Plovdiv Postcard: Dreaming of a team of Gary Breens

"Welcome to the oldest city in Europe" is a phrase you'll hear wherever you go in the Bulgarian town of Plovdiv, where Ireland will play their Nations League group decider match this evening.

Soccer • 20 Mar

Heimir Hallgrimsson chats with Rocco Vata while training at the Hristo Botev Stadium

Hallgrimsson eyeing form players to boost confidence

Heimir Hallgrimsson appeared cautiously confident as he spoke to the media at the Hristo Botev Stadium on the eve of Ireland's Nations League play-off with Bulgaria.

Soccer • 19 Mar

Ilian Iliev (L) at Bulgaria's training session in Hristo Botev Stadium today

'No worries, we're happy' insists Bulgaria coach Iliev

Bulgaria head coach Ilian Iliev insists there are "no problems" as his side prepare to face the Republic of Ireland against the backdrop of discontent over his position.

Soccer • 19 Mar

Will Troy Parrott and Robbie Brady start against Bulgaria?

Ireland can banish Wembley demons with Plovdiv plunder

Four months is a long time to wait, but Ireland finally get a chance to banish their Wembley nightmare as they take the field at the Hristo Botev Stadium in Plovdiv tonight.

Soccer • 05 Jun

Heimir Hallgrimsson and Nathan Collins spoke to the media ahead of the game

Relegation on mind as Ireland set for Bulgaria battle

Heimir Hallgrimsson is expecting a tough, tactical battle with Bulgaria as the two sides go head-to-head in Plovdiv tomorrow night.

Soccer • 19 Mar

Jimmy Dunne lit up the room when speaking to the press on Monday

Dunne delighted to ride rollercoaster into Irish squad

"It's not totally first day of school," said Jimmy Dunne, as he faced the media in Dublin following his call-up to the Ireland senior squad for this week's UEFA Nations League play-off with Bulgaria.

Soccer • 18 Mar

Ireland were on the end of a 5-0 thrashing at Wembley

Wembley wounds need addressing ahead of World Cup push

The Republic of Ireland are about to launch into a very important international calendar year, which culminates with a World Cup qualifying campaign that runs from September to November.

Soccer • 19 Mar

Republic of Ireland last played Luxembourg in a World Cup qualifier in 2021

Senegal and Luxembourg friendlies for Ireland in June

Republic of Ireland will play Senegal for the first time later this summer, while there will also be a clash with Luxembourg.

Soccer • 18 Mar

James Abankwah enjoying his first training session in Dublin

Abankwah's Italian job has opened the door to call-up

It's been quite the week for James Abankwah; called into the Ireland squad for the first time on Thursday, red card for Watford on Saturday, before jetting home to join up with the national team for his maiden voyage with the senior side.

Soccer • 18 Mar

Troy Parrott catching up with Mikey Johnston and other Ireland squad members at training on Monday

O'Shea hoping in-form strikers can fire Ireland to win

John O'Shea is hoping that Ireland's in-form strikers can fire the national side to a UEFA Nations League play-off victory against Bulgaria.

Soccer • 18 Mar