Cullen dismisses underdog tag ahead of Portugal clash Ireland might be considered major underdogs ahead of their World Cup qualifying clash with Portugal, however, Josh Cullen is reluctant to accept the tag ahead of the vital Aviva Stadium encounter. Soccer • 12 Nov 25
Cullen dismisses underdog tag ahead of Portugal clash Ireland might be considered major underdogs ahead of their World Cup qualifying clash with Portugal, however, Josh Cullen is reluctant to accept the tag ahead of the vital Aviva Stadium encounter. Soccer • 12 Nov 25
Draw with Paraguay seals top spot for Ireland Under-17s The Republic of Ireland will head to the round of 32 in the FIFA Under-17 World Cup as group winners after a 0-0 draw with Paraguay in Doha was enough to seal top spot. Soccer • 11 Nov 25
Draw with Paraguay seals top spot for Ireland Under-17s The Republic of Ireland will head to the round of 32 in the FIFA Under-17 World Cup as group winners after a 0-0 draw with Paraguay in Doha was enough to seal top spot. Soccer • 11 Nov 25
Fairytale of New York as O'Toole eyes Ireland debut Back in 1958, a young Dubliner, Eric O'Toole, left his home in the port town of Dún Laoghaire and set sail for a new life in the United States of America. Soccer • 11 Nov 25
Fairytale of New York as O'Toole eyes Ireland debut Back in 1958, a young Dubliner, Eric O'Toole, left his home in the port town of Dún Laoghaire and set sail for a new life in the United States of America. Soccer • 11 Nov 25
U17 World Cup: Republic of Ireland 0-0 Paraguay recap Already assured of a place in the knockout stages, the Republic of Ireland U17s draw 0-0 with Paraguay qualify as Group J winners. Soccer • 11 Nov 25
U17 World Cup: Republic of Ireland 0-0 Paraguay recap Already assured of a place in the knockout stages, the Republic of Ireland U17s draw 0-0 with Paraguay qualify as Group J winners. Soccer • 11 Nov 25
O'Shea wants fair crack at Portugal as quest continues John O'Shea is hoping that Ireland get a fair crack at Portugal as the two sides go head-to-head in Thursday's World Cup qualifier at Aviva Stadium. Soccer • 11 Nov 25
O'Shea wants fair crack at Portugal as quest continues John O'Shea is hoping that Ireland get a fair crack at Portugal as the two sides go head-to-head in Thursday's World Cup qualifier at Aviva Stadium. Soccer • 11 Nov 25
Collins insists Ireland will pose threat to Portugal Nathan Collins believes that Ireland are willing and able to accept the difficult challenge of securing a result against Portugal on Thursday night at Aviva Stadium. Soccer • 11 Nov 25
Collins insists Ireland will pose threat to Portugal Nathan Collins believes that Ireland are willing and able to accept the difficult challenge of securing a result against Portugal on Thursday night at Aviva Stadium. Soccer • 11 Nov 25
Quinn: Hallgrimsson needs to put his stamp on Ireland Niall Quinn on Heimir Hallgrimsson's future and the government's recent commitment to funding League of Ireland academies. Soccer • 11 Nov 25
Quinn: Hallgrimsson needs to put his stamp on Ireland Niall Quinn on Heimir Hallgrimsson's future and the government's recent commitment to funding League of Ireland academies. Soccer • 11 Nov 25
Quinn: Ferguson yet to find the right club fit Niall Quinn believes that Evan Ferguson needs a club manager whose philosophy is best suited to his strengths as a centre-forward. Soccer • 11 Nov 25
Quinn: Ferguson yet to find the right club fit Niall Quinn believes that Evan Ferguson needs a club manager whose philosophy is best suited to his strengths as a centre-forward. Soccer • 11 Nov 25
'Wait and see' - O'Shea offers hope of Ferguson fitness The Republic of Ireland management are going to have to play a waiting game to see whether Evan Ferguson will be available for the final World Cup qualifier against Hungary in Budapest next week. Soccer • 10 Nov 25
'Wait and see' - O'Shea offers hope of Ferguson fitness The Republic of Ireland management are going to have to play a waiting game to see whether Evan Ferguson will be available for the final World Cup qualifier against Hungary in Budapest next week. Soccer • 10 Nov 25
'Big moments, big players' – O'Brien hails U17 progress Republic of Ireland head coach Colin O'Brien paid tribute to the resilience of his team after they fought back to defeat Uzbekistan and secure their place in the knockout stages of the Fifa Under-17 World Cup in Qatar. Soccer • 08 Nov 25
'Big moments, big players' – O'Brien hails U17 progress Republic of Ireland head coach Colin O'Brien paid tribute to the resilience of his team after they fought back to defeat Uzbekistan and secure their place in the knockout stages of the Fifa Under-17 World Cup in Qatar. Soccer • 08 Nov 25
Ireland progress to U17 World Cup knockout stages The Republic of Ireland rallied from a goal down to defeat Uzbekistan 2-1 at the FIFA Under-17 World Cup and secure their place in the knockout stages of the tournament with a game to spare. Soccer • 08 Nov 25
Ireland progress to U17 World Cup knockout stages The Republic of Ireland rallied from a goal down to defeat Uzbekistan 2-1 at the FIFA Under-17 World Cup and secure their place in the knockout stages of the tournament with a game to spare. Soccer • 08 Nov 25
U17 World Cup: Republic of Ireland 2-1 Uzbekistan recap Goals in either half from Grady McDonnell and Michael Noonan seal a comeback 2-1 win over Uzbekistan at U17 World Cup in Qatar as the Boys in Green look set for the knockout stages. Soccer • 08 Nov 25
U17 World Cup: Republic of Ireland 2-1 Uzbekistan recap Goals in either half from Grady McDonnell and Michael Noonan seal a comeback 2-1 win over Uzbekistan at U17 World Cup in Qatar as the Boys in Green look set for the knockout stages. Soccer • 08 Nov 25
Ireland a threat to any team at U17 World Cup - Martos The Republic of Ireland are a threat to any team at the FIFA Under 17 World Cup and their opening-game win is likely to have raised a few eyebrows, according to midfielder Ramon Martos. Soccer • 07 Nov 25
Ireland a threat to any team at U17 World Cup - Martos The Republic of Ireland are a threat to any team at the FIFA Under 17 World Cup and their opening-game win is likely to have raised a few eyebrows, according to midfielder Ramon Martos. Soccer • 07 Nov 25
Hallgrimsson hoping for perfect Portugal performance More of the same, will be what Heimir Hallgrimsson asks of his players when they take to the Lansdowne Road pitch next Thursday in a quest to keep their World Cup dream alive. Soccer • 06 Nov 25
Hallgrimsson hoping for perfect Portugal performance More of the same, will be what Heimir Hallgrimsson asks of his players when they take to the Lansdowne Road pitch next Thursday in a quest to keep their World Cup dream alive. Soccer • 06 Nov 25
Ferguson included in Ireland squad for final qualifiers Republic of Ireland striker Evan Ferguson has been included in Heimir Hallgrimsson's extended 25-man squad to face Portugal and Hungary. Soccer • 06 Nov 25
Ferguson included in Ireland squad for final qualifiers Republic of Ireland striker Evan Ferguson has been included in Heimir Hallgrimsson's extended 25-man squad to face Portugal and Hungary. Soccer • 06 Nov 25
Ireland U17s mark World Cup bow with emphatic win The Republic of Ireland made a dream start to their maiden appearance at a FIFA Under-17 World Cup as goals from Jaden Umeh, Kian McMahon-Brown, Michael Noonan and Max Kovalevskis sealed a 4-1 win over Panama on Pitch 3 at the Aspire Zone in Qatar. Soccer • 05 Nov 25
Ireland U17s mark World Cup bow with emphatic win The Republic of Ireland made a dream start to their maiden appearance at a FIFA Under-17 World Cup as goals from Jaden Umeh, Kian McMahon-Brown, Michael Noonan and Max Kovalevskis sealed a 4-1 win over Panama on Pitch 3 at the Aspire Zone in Qatar. Soccer • 05 Nov 25
'I actually was about to start crying' - Larkin Abbie Larkin's 90th-minute strike delivered a dramatic 5-4 aggregate victory for the Republic of Ireland over Belgium, with the Ringsend flyer admitting that her unforgettable goal was all the more special as her family were on hand to witness it. Soccer • 28 Oct 25
'I actually was about to start crying' - Larkin Abbie Larkin's 90th-minute strike delivered a dramatic 5-4 aggregate victory for the Republic of Ireland over Belgium, with the Ringsend flyer admitting that her unforgettable goal was all the more special as her family were on hand to witness it. Soccer • 28 Oct 25
Supersub Larkin earns Ireland dramatic play-off success Abbie Larkin lifted home a dramatic 90th-minute goal to squeeze the Republic of Ireland past Belgium 5-4 on aggregate after a 2-1 loss in a pulsating Nations League promotion/relegation play-off in Leuven. Soccer • 28 Oct 25
Supersub Larkin earns Ireland dramatic play-off success Abbie Larkin lifted home a dramatic 90th-minute goal to squeeze the Republic of Ireland past Belgium 5-4 on aggregate after a 2-1 loss in a pulsating Nations League promotion/relegation play-off in Leuven. Soccer • 28 Oct 25
Republic of Ireland v Belgium - All you need to know The Republic of Ireland head to Leuven with promotion to League A in their own hands after a 4-2 first-leg win. Here's all you need to know for the return leg in Belgium. Soccer • 28 Oct 25
Republic of Ireland v Belgium - All you need to know The Republic of Ireland head to Leuven with promotion to League A in their own hands after a 4-2 first-leg win. Here's all you need to know for the return leg in Belgium. Soccer • 28 Oct 25
Preview: Ireland look to extinguish Red Flames at Aviva The Republic of Ireland return to the Aviva Stadium for the first time in 10 months, aiming to take down Belgium in the first leg of their Nations League promotion/relegation play-off. Soccer • 24 Oct 25
Preview: Ireland look to extinguish Red Flames at Aviva The Republic of Ireland return to the Aviva Stadium for the first time in 10 months, aiming to take down Belgium in the first leg of their Nations League promotion/relegation play-off. Soccer • 24 Oct 25
No club concerns as O'Brien names U-17 World Cup squad Republic of Ireland Under-17 head coach Colin O'Brien has named a 21-player squad for next month's World Cup in Qatar. Soccer • 21 Oct 25
No club concerns as O'Brien names U-17 World Cup squad Republic of Ireland Under-17 head coach Colin O'Brien has named a 21-player squad for next month's World Cup in Qatar. Soccer • 21 Oct 25
De Búrca: Defensive approach gives Ireland more hope RTÉ Soccer analyst Méabh De Búrca feels Republic of Ireland should operate a defensive line-up as they look to shake off rustiness against an experienced opponent in Belgium in the UEFA Women's Nations League play-off first leg at the Aviva Stadium. Soccer • 23 Oct 25
De Búrca: Defensive approach gives Ireland more hope RTÉ Soccer analyst Méabh De Búrca feels Republic of Ireland should operate a defensive line-up as they look to shake off rustiness against an experienced opponent in Belgium in the UEFA Women's Nations League play-off first leg at the Aviva Stadium. Soccer • 23 Oct 25
Hallgrimsson's tactics for Armenia astonishing - Corry Paul Corry found Heimir Hallgrimsson's tactical approach for the World Cup qualifier against Armenia far too conservative, and he doesn't hold out much hope of the Republic of Ireland making the play-offs. Soccer • 16 Oct 25
Hallgrimsson's tactics for Armenia astonishing - Corry Paul Corry found Heimir Hallgrimsson's tactical approach for the World Cup qualifier against Armenia far too conservative, and he doesn't hold out much hope of the Republic of Ireland making the play-offs. Soccer • 16 Oct 25
World Cup permutations: How Ireland can qualify The Republic of Ireland could still qualify for World Cup 2026, but what would need to happen for Heimir Hallgrimsson's men to book an unlikely ticket to North America next year? Soccer • 15 Oct 25
World Cup permutations: How Ireland can qualify The Republic of Ireland could still qualify for World Cup 2026, but what would need to happen for Heimir Hallgrimsson's men to book an unlikely ticket to North America next year? Soccer • 15 Oct 25
Collins relishing uphill task for Ireland Republic of Ireland skipper Nathan Collins is relishing the prospect of having to beat Portugal and Hungary to make it to next summer's World Cup finals. Soccer • 15 Oct 25
Collins relishing uphill task for Ireland Republic of Ireland skipper Nathan Collins is relishing the prospect of having to beat Portugal and Hungary to make it to next summer's World Cup finals. Soccer • 15 Oct 25
