Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Robbie Brady takes No 10 shirt for Serbia showdown

Robbie Brady has inherited the No 10 shirt from Robbie Keane for the Republic of Ireland's clash in Serbia tonight.

Republic of Ireland's Robbie Brady tackles Nemanja Gudelj of Serbia

As it happened: Serbia v Republic of Ireland

After a disappointing performance, Ireland battled back to snatch a 2-2 draw with Serbia in Belgrade. See how it all unfolded here.

Soccer • 06 Sep 16

The pitch in Belgrade has held up after torrential rain

Irish game gets green light after pitch inspection

The Republic of Ireland's clash with Serbia in Belgrade has survived a pitch inspection and will go ahead after torrential rain threatened a postponement.

Soccer • 06 Sep 16

Jack Charlton's first competitive game after Euro '88 was a World Cup qualifier against Northern Ireland

The Hangover Part 6 - Ireland's post-finals record

As Ireland begin their World Cup qualifying campaign against Serbia, we look back at how they fared in their opening ties following major championship appearances.

Soccer • 06 Sep 16

Serbia v Ireland: The opposition

As Ireland begin their World Cup 2018 qualification campaign against Serbia this evening, Ed Leahy looks at the probable opposition line-up.

Soccer • 06 Sep 16

Robbie Brady was on the scoresheet against Oman

O'Neill thinks Brady can fill Keane void in set-up

Martin O'Neill is confident emerging Republic of Ireland star Robbie Brady can help to fill the yawning chasm left by Robbie Keane's retirement from international football.

Soccer • 06 Sep 16

Serbia v the Republic of Ireland is live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player from 7pm

Preview: Ireland go in search of win in Serbia

Ed Leahy attempts to work out what will transpire in Belgarde tonight as the Republic of Ireland face Serbia in their Group D 2018 World Cup qualifier.

Soccer • 24 Oct 16

Martin O'Neill is braced for a difficult night in Serbia

Martin O'Neill braced for long hard road to Russia

Martin O’Neill would not be drawn on who will win this World Cup qualifying group ahead of tomorrow’s opening encounter against Serbia.

Soccer • 06 Sep 16

McCarthy is a doubt for the World Cup qualifier against Serbia

McCarthy a serious Ireland doubt with groin injury

The Everton midfielder is a serious doubt for the World Cup qualifier with Serbia after the Toffees confirmed a decision will be made tomorrow on whether he requires an operation.

Soccer • 27 Aug 16

Serbian players and management celebrate during their semi-final with Australia

Serbians storm to US final showdown

Serbia stormed to an early lead then held on to rout Australia 87-61 on Friday and advance to the gold medal game of the men's Olympic basketball tournament for the first time as an independent nation.

Paris 2024 • 20 Aug 16

Robbie Brady in action against Oman in 2014

FAI confirm friendly international with Oman

The FAI has confirmed that Ireland will host Oman in an international friendly five days before they kick off their World Cup qualifying campaign away to Serbia on 5 September.

Soccer • 23 Jun 16

The judgement ruled the abandoned match was due to the violent reaction from Serbian fans and stewards

Albania awarded points from abandoned Serbia tie

Albania have been awarded a victory over Serbia by the top sports court after a Euro 2016 qualifier was abandoned when a drone with a political banner flew into the stadium in Belgrade in October.

Soccer • 10 Jul 15

Serbia captain Predrag Rajkovic lifts the trophy after their dramatic late victory over Brazil

Late winner gives Serbia U-20 World Cup

Nemanja Maksimovic scored an 118th minute goal on the counter attack to give Serbia a 2-1 victory over Brazil in extra time in the Under-20 World Cup final in New Zealand.

Soccer • 20 Jun 15

Serbian player threatened at gunpoint

A Serbian footballer has been threatened at gunpoint after missing a penalty in a recent top-flight league match, world players' union FIFPro has said.

Soccer • 26 Feb 15

The appearance of a drone sparked a melee between the two sets of players

Serbia, Albania punished over drone incident

Serbia have been awarded a 3-0 victory over Albania following their postponed Euro 2016 qualifier but they have also been deducted three points and ordered to play their next two games behind closed doors for their part in the furore.

Soccer • 24 Oct 14

Albania captain claims steward hit him

Albania captain Lorik Cana has backed up the Albania FA's claim that players were assaulted by fans and stewards at the now-infamous Euro 2016 qualifier against Serbia which was abandoned amid violent scenes.

Soccer • 16 Oct 14

The flag was hauled down by Serbia defender Stefan Mitrovic and then brawls erupted involving players, officials and fans

Serbia and Albania to learn sanctions next week

Serbia and Albania will learn their sanctions from UEFA next week following their abandoned Euro 2016 qualifier in Belgrade.

Soccer • 16 Oct 14

Serbia and Albania charged by UEFA

Serbia and Albania are facing stiff sanctions after UEFA charged the countries with a number of offences following the abandoned Euro 2016 qualifier in Belgrade.

Soccer • 16 Oct 14

Albania's players run for cover under the stand

Serbia and Albania will be charged by UEFA

Serbia and Albania will be charged by UEFA later on Wednesday, according to sources, following the politically motivated brawl which caused Tuesday's Euro 2016 qualifier in Belgrade to be abandoned.

Soccer • 15 Oct 14

Serbia's defender Stefan Mitrovic grabs a flag with Albanian national symbols flown

Euro 2016 round-up: Serbia v Albania abandoned

Serbia's Euro 2016 qualifier against Albania was abandoned after a drone flown over the Partizan Stadium pitch carrying a pro-Albanian banner led to a clash between the two sets of players.

Soccer • 15 Oct 14

Filip Dordevic scored Serbia's winner on the hour mark

Serbia strike back to sink Ireland

Ireland suffered their first defeat under Martin O'Neill and Roy Keane as Serbia overturned a half-time deficit to win 2-1 at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 05 Mar 14

Martin O'Neill wants progressive approach

O'Neill tells players 'express yourselves'

Ireland boss Martin O'Neill has told his players to express themselves as he plots a route to the Euro 2016 finals.

Soccer • 05 Mar 14

Ivanovic wary of 'strong' Ireland

Branislav Ivanovic believes Ireland will pose a “massive challenge” to Serbia in the sides’ friendly clash at the Aviva Stadium on Wednesday night.

Soccer • 04 Mar 14

Robbie Keane has been rested for the March clash with Serbia

Keane rested for Serbia clash, Murphy recalled

Robbie Keane will not be involved as the Republic of Ireland take on Serbia in next month's friendly international, while Daryl Murphy has earned a recall.

Soccer • 20 Feb 14

Ireland are next in action against Serbia in Dublin on 5 March

Ireland stay in 67th place in FIFA rankings

The Republic of Ireland remain unchanged in 67th position in the latest FIFA world rankings.

Soccer • 13 Feb 14