Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

A dejected Sean Maguire suffered another injury setback against Northern Ireland

History repeats itself as Irish goals run dry

The stalemate with Northern Ireland is the first time in six years that the Republic of Ireland have gone three games without scoring. The more things change, the more they stay the same

Soccer • 16 Nov 18

Simon Cox will be on the lookout for a new club this summer

Reading to release Simon Cox

Republic of Ireland international Simon Cox will leave Championship side Reading this summer when his contract expires.

Soccer • 09 May 16

FA Cup and Premier League team news

It's FA Cup quarter-final weekend in England, while Spurs visit QPR in the Premier League.

Soccer • 07 Mar 15

Daryl Murphy is now joint top scorer in the Championship

Murphy on target again in the Championship

Mick McCarthy celebrated his 100th game in charge of Ipswich Town with a 2-1 win over Wolves - which saw Daryl Murphy become the joint top scorer in the Championship.

Soccer • 05 Nov 14

Simon Cox makes his Reading return

Republic of Ireland international striker Simon Cox has joined Championship outfit Reading from Nottingham Forest.

Soccer • 07 Aug 14

Simon Cox made an big impact off the bench, scoring two goals in a 4-2 win

Cox and Reid shine in Forest victory

Ireland striker Simon Cox scored twice and Andy Reid won the man of the match award as Nottingham Forest beat Watford 4-2 in the Sky Bet Championship.

Soccer • 31 Jan 14

Simon Cox: 'It's going to be a tough task but if we get to the Premier League next season we'll be going up against this sort of team week in, week out'

Cox eager to make impression against Hammers

Ireland striker Simon Cox is relishing the prospect of a taste of the top flight when Nottingham Forest take on West Ham in the FA Cup.

Soccer • 03 Jan 14

Cox sidelined for two months

Republic of Ireland striker Simon Cox is facing a two-month spell on the sidelines after a scan revealed ankle ligament damage.

Soccer • 29 Nov 12

John O'Shea and Simon Cox both started and were substituted while on club duty at the weekend

Ireland duo Cox and O'Shea injured in club action

Republic of Ireland players Simon Cox and John O'Shea were both injured at the weekend.

Soccer • 26 Nov 12

Cox completes Forest switch

Simon Cox has joined Nottingham Forest for an undisclosed fee from West Brom, the Premier League club have confirmed.

Soccer • 14 Aug 12

Swansea express interest in Simon Cox

West Brom striker Simon Cox has emerged as a target for Premier League rivals Swansea, Press Association Sport understands.

Soccer • 31 Jul 12

Shane Long looks set to stay with West Bromwich Albion

Baggies insist Shane Long is not for sale

West Brom manager Steve Clarke has insisted striker Shane Long is not for sale.

Soccer • 29 Jul 12

Dunne: 'We are playing the best team in the world and that in itself is an exciting game and something to look forward to'

Ireland have 'nothing to lose' says Dunne

The Republic of Ireland players have shaken off the disappointment of the loss to Croatia and are ready for the challenges that await them in the next two Euro 2012 group games.

Soccer • 14 Jun 12

Simon Cox - 'We can't wait to get started. This is what we all want to do and these are the competitions you want to play in'

Cox eager to partner Keane

Simon Cox is desperate for a chance to stake his claim for a Euro 2012 berth against Hungary on Monday evening.

Paris 2024 • 02 Jun 12

Simon Cox