Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Tensions were high at stages of last night's 1-1 draw with Switzerland

'We never go away' - Coleman talks up Irish steel

In the wake of Ireland's 1-1 draw with Switzerland Seamus Coleman hailed the team's ability to deliver when their backs are to the wall.

Soccer • 06 Sep 19

Djibril Sidibe (R) with Everton director of football Marcel Brands

Everton sign Sidibe to rival Coleman at right-back

Everton have signed Monaco right-back Djibril Sidibe on a season-long loan deal to compete with Republic of Ireland captain Seamus Coleman for the position.

Soccer • 07 Aug 19

Keane believes Ireland have plenty of fire power up front without having to put too much pressure on the emerging Spurs star

Keane warns against flocking to Parrott too soon

Robbie Keane believes that Troy Parrott has everything that he needs to make it to the very highest level in football, but the Ireland coach hopes that the player is given plenty of time and space to develop into a top player.

Soccer • 12 Jun 19

Seamus Coleman: 'It'll be an interesting September'

'Ten points, move on' - Coleman already eyeing up Swiss

Seamus Coleman is already eyeing up Switzerland in September as the Republic of Ireland look to build on a fine start to their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign.

Soccer • 11 Jun 19

Seamus Coleman offering encouragement at training ahead of the Gibraltar encounter

Coleman urges Ireland to take heed from Gibraltar scare

Seamus Coleman has urged his teammates to use the memory of their fright in Gibraltar as they attempt to remain firmly in the hunt for Euro 2020 qualification.

Soccer • 09 Jun 19

Seamus Coleman wants Ireland to show more positivity

Coleman wants more responsibility from comeback kids

Republic of Ireland captain Seamus Coleman was happy to leave Copenhagen with a point but admitted to frustration with the need for a fightback to fire the Irish attack.

Soccer • 07 Jun 19

Seamus Coleman is set to captain Ireland again on Friday night

Coleman not interested in war of words with Danes

Republic of Ireland skipper Seamus Coleman said that talking down other players is not in his nature as he refused to get into a debate over styles ahead of the Euro 2020 qualifier with Denmark.

Soccer • 06 Jun 19

Seamus Coleman is looking to keep his long-held right-back spot

Coleman wants competition to drive Ireland on

Seamus Coleman wants the Republic of Ireland squad to stay united, even if manager Mick McCarthy has to make some tough decisions for the upcoming Euro 2020, including about his own position.

Soccer • 23 May 19

Luca Connell: "It's crazy, it's surreal to be honest."

'It didn't really sink in until I was on the plane'

Luca Connell could not quite believe he had been called up to the senior Republic of Ireland squad until he was sitting on the plane to Portugal.

Soccer • 22 May 19

Everton's Seamus Coleman celebrates his side's second goal

Everton sign off from Goodison with another win

Everton kept their slim hopes of a top-seven finish in the Premier League alive as they recorded a fourth consecutive victory at Goodison Park by defeating Burnley in their final home game of the season.

Soccer • 03 May 19

Seamus Coleman was impressed by what he saw from Gibraltar

Coleman hoping to see Gibraltar shock group rivals

Seamus Coleman is hoping minnows Gibraltar can cause some damage after giving Ireland a scare in their opening Euro 2020 qualifier.

Soccer • 24 Mar 19

Seamus Coleman and Matt Doherty in training

Coleman will start as captain against Gibraltar

Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy has confirmed Seamus Coleman will start as captain for Saturday's Euro 2020 qualifier with Gibraltar.

Soccer • 22 Mar 19

Coleman is rested for first Ireland training session

The Donegal man played the full 90 minutes in Everton's 2-0 Premier League victory over Chelsea on Sunday.

Soccer • 18 Mar 19

Seamus Coleman is in line to start against Chelsea

Coleman gets clean bill of health to make timely return

Republic of Ireland defender Seamus Coleman is in the frame to start for Everton against Chelsea after shaking off the illness that forced him out of last week's defeat to Newcastle.

Soccer • 15 Mar 19

Shane Long was forced off with an injury

Long limps out of Saints win while Coleman takes ill

Republic of Ireland boss Mick McCarthy was handed a couple of concerns on Saturday after Shane Long limped out of Southampton's clash with Tottenham while Seamus Coleman pulled out of the Everton team due to illness.

Soccer • 09 Mar 19

Seamus Coleman: "We can only worry about ourselves and we can only be better."

'They were there for us & we didn't get the job done'

Seamus Coleman insists Everton should focus on improving their own season rather than taking satisfaction from damaging Liverpool's title chances.

Soccer • 04 Mar 19

Seamus Coleman: "The manager keeps telling us to believe in ourselves, to keep playing with a smile on our faces."

Coleman has faith in Everton's 'work in progress'

Seamus Coleman described Everton as a "work in progress" after they ended a disappointing run of results with a thumping win against Burnley.

Soccer • 27 Dec 18

Everton escape with draw despite Coleman own goal

Everton defender Lucas Digne snatched a draw against Watford at Goodison Park with an equaliser in the sixth minute of added time.

Soccer • 10 Dec 18

Jurgen Klopp had special praise for Seamus Coleman

Klopp thanks Seamus Coleman for Sean Cox 'solidarity'

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp used the Merseyside derby matchday programme to thank Republic of Ireland captain Seamus Coleman for the support he has shown to Sean Cox.

Soccer • 03 Dec 18

Seamus Coleman targets Everton's first win at Anfield since 1999

Coleman desperate to end Everton's Anfield drought

Seamus Coleman says in-form Everton need to do their talking on the pitch on Sunday when they take on Liverpool looking for a first win in a Merseyside derby at Anfield this century.

Soccer • 30 Nov 18

Coleman proud of Obafemi as he examines his own role

Republic of Ireland skipper Seamus Coleman has looked to the positives after the 0-0 draw with Denmark in Aarhus

Soccer • 19 Nov 18

Seamus Coleman is set to win his 48th cap for the Republic of Ireland against Denmark

Coleman: You just can't be handing out Ireland caps

Republic of Ireland captain Seamus Coleman says Michael Obafemi has slotted in well to the team squad, but insists players must earn the right to represent their country.

Soccer • 18 Nov 18

Seamus Coleman didn't dress the performance up

Coleman calls on Irish players to take responsibility

Seamus Coleman has given a frank assessment of the Republic of Ireland's performance in the 0-0 draw against Northern Ireland, saying any promises made in the aftermath of the game would be "a load of nonsense really".

Soccer • 16 Nov 18

Seamus Coleman has elaborated on his comments about Keith Andrews

Seamus Coleman: My job is to stick up for my corner

Seamus Coleman said his "job is to look after my corner" as he reflected on his war of words with former Republic of Ireland midfielder Keith Andrews.

Soccer • 13 Nov 18

Seamus Coleman: "The next step for us is to go to Chelsea and come back with three points."

Coleman wants Chelsea scalp as statement of intent

Republic of Ireland defender Seamus Coleman believes Everton need to be winning at places like Chelsea if the team is to take the next step under Marco Silva.

Soccer • 09 Nov 18