Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

A move to a new club and a now an international call up for Cullen

Cullen joins travelling party as FAI are cleared to fly

Anderlecht midfielder Josh Cullen has been called into the Republic of Ireland squad for the upcoming matches against Slovakia, Wales and Finland.

Soccer • 07 Oct 20

Stephen Kenny chats to Connolly at training

Connolly and Arter miss Ireland training

Brighton striker Aaron Connolly sat out the Republic of Ireland's training session this afternoon but is expected to be fit for Thursday's clash with Slovakia.

Soccer • 05 Oct 20

Pavel Hapal has been in charge of Slovakia since 2018

Slovakian view: Time for Hapal to deliver in play-offs

Slovakia manager Pavel Hapal needs to deliver a result against Ireland in Thursday's Euro 2020 play-off, with growing unrest surrounding his position, according to Slovakian football journalist Lukas Vráblik.

Soccer • 05 Oct 20

Bosnia and Herzegovina will have 2,000 fans behind them next week

Bosnia to let 2,000 fans in ground for North play-off

Bosnia will allow up to 2,000 fans to attend their upcoming home games against Northern Ireland in the Euro 2020 playoffs and the Netherlands in the Nations League.

Soccer • 02 Oct 20

Lennon will have a nervous wait over the international window for players like Shane Duffy

Nervous window wait for Lennon ahead of Rangers clash

Neil Lennon hopes the international break does not cost Celtic for the Old Firm game against Rangers with a number of his players on duty.

Soccer • 30 Sep 20

Ireland need to win two in a row, on the road, to qualify for the Euros

Quest to qualify - 'extraordinary' results needed

Stephen Kenny believes that Ireland will have to do something extraordinary to qualify for next summer's rescheduled Euro 2020 tournament.

Soccer • 30 Sep 20

Byrne and Williams in Ireland squad to face Slovakia

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny has called up Shamrock Rovers midfielder Jack Byrne and Blackburn Rovers defender Derrick Williams for the Euro 2020 play-off semi-final against Slovakia on Thursday week.

Soccer • 29 Sep 20

Stephen Kenny's squad will have a busy schedule in October

Slovakia play-off to go ahead despite Covid measures

Despite a ban on all sporting activity in Slovakia from this Thursday, the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2020 semi-final play-off in Bratislava on 8 October looks set to go ahead as planned.

Soccer • 29 Sep 20

The Grbavica Stadium will welcome Northern Ireland

Change of venue for Northern Ireland play-off

Northern Ireland's UEFA Euro 2020 qualification play-off against Bosnia and Herzegovina next month has been moved from Zenica to Sarajevo.

Soccer • 16 Sep 20

Ilay Elmkies (R) celebrates his equaliser

Nations League: Slovakia held as Israel strike late

The Republic of Ireland's Euro 2020 play-off opponents Slovakia conceded a late equaliser to draw 1-1 away to Israel in UEFA Nations League B tonight.

Soccer • 07 Sep 20

Kenny took charge of his first game on Thursday

Perth: Kenny's newness an advantage ahead of Slovakia

Vinny Perth tells the RTÉ Soccer Podcast that Slovakia's lack of knowledge of Stephen Kenny's Ireland can be an advantage ahead of the countries' Euro 2020 clash next month.

Soccer • 07 Sep 20

'We've been knocked down before and come back'

Duffy hopes 'sharper' Ireland will be ready for Slovaks

Shane Duffy says he's hopeful that a sharper Ireland can be more ruthless when they take on Slovakia in the Euro 2020 play-off semi-final next month.

Soccer • 07 Sep 20

Stephen Kenny: 'The ability to take your chances has been the critical difference'

Kenny: 'There's a bigger picture - that's Slovakia'

Stephen Kenny insisted that Ireland won't get too bogged down in two poor Nations League showings with the Euro 2020 play-off against Slovakia to come next month.

Soccer • 06 Sep 20

The Czech Republic were much the best side in Bratislava

Slovakia lose to Czech Republic in Bratislava

The Czech Republic claimed a 3-1 away win over the the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2020 play-off opponents Slovakia after finally breaking down the hosts with three second-half goals in their Nations League clash.

Soccer • 04 Sep 20

Martin Dubravka has been in fine form for Newcastle United as well

Dubravka could miss play-off with Ireland

Slovakia goalkeeper Martin Dubravka could miss the Euro 2020 play-off semi-final with the Republic of Ireland through injury.

Soccer • 27 Aug 20

The former Irish keeper is staying active during these challenging times

Given: Kenny has a structure that can benefit Ireland

Shay Given says the FAI got it wrong when it came to the management succession plan, but the former Republic of Ireland keeper is looking forward to seeing what Stephen Kenny can deliver as the new man at the helm.

Soccer • 11 May 20

Leicester and Chelsea currently occupy the final Premier League Champions League places

UEFA insist allocation of European places must be fair

UEFA says its member national associations must follow "objective, transparent and non-discriminatory" principles to decide which clubs should compete in the 2020-21 Champions League and Europa League if they cannot finish their seasons.

Soccer • 23 Apr 20

Stephen Kenny's Ireland side could face Slovakia in October

FAI seek government meeting after event ban statement

The FAI are to seek talks with the government after they announced a ban on events with crowds of more than 5,000 until the the end of August.

Soccer • 21 Apr 20

John O'Shea is hopeful common ground can be found to sort out this conundrum

'It's so straightforward - Mick should stay in the job'

Stephen Kenny will be the next manager of the Republic of Ireland, but only after Mick McCarthy is given the opportunity to manager the side for the Euro play-offs, says John O'Shea.

Soccer • 02 Apr 20

'Like so many others, we are trying so hard to play by the rules here and stay at home'

Mick McCarthy stresses importance of self-isolating

Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy has called on the public to adhere to guidelines in place regarding self-isolating.

Soccer • 23 Mar 20

The Republic of Ireland could now take on Slovakia in June

Hard to see play-off going ahead in June - Sadlier

Richie Sadlier is struggling to see how the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2020 play-off against Slovakia will take place in June.

Soccer • 18 Mar 20

Will Stephen Kenny be in charge of the senior international side for the UEFA Nations League in September?

The Kenny Conundrum – a manager in waiting

One knock-on effect from the coronavirus' disruption of the sporting calendar is will be timing of when Stephen Kenny will assume the role of Republic of Ireland senior manager.

Soccer • 14 Mar 20

The Republic of Ireland are due to face Slovakia on 26 March

FIFA wants all games in March & April postponed

FIFA has recommended that all international matches scheduled to be played in March and April be postponed because of the coronavirus and said that clubs would not be obliged to release players for any games that go ahead.

Soccer • 13 Mar 20

Ireland's play-off with Slovakia is in doubt

Slovakia request play-off postponement

The Slovakian football association has formally asked UEFA to postpone the Euro 2020 play-off semi-final against the Republic of Ireland as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.

Soccer • 12 Mar 20

Dúbravka suffered the injury after a collision with Danny Ings

Blow for Slovakia as Dubravka ruled out of play-off

Slovakia will be without goalkeeper Martin Dubravka for this month's Euro 2020 play-off game with the Republic of Ireland after Newcastle United confirmed that he had suffered medial knee ligament damage.

Soccer • 11 Mar 20