Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: The legacy of Soccer Republic

With the news that Soccer Republic won't be returning to television screens this year, we look back on over a decade of the highlights programme for Irish football.

Soccer • 08 Mar 21

Flores wonder-strike grabs international headlines

Jordan Flores' wonder-strike was bound to make a worldwide impact the moment it left his foot, bound for the top corner of the goal.

Soccer • 29 Feb 20

Eight Dundalk players have been included in the team of the 2018 SSE Airtricity Premier Division

Soccer Republic Team of the Year: Do you agree?

Tonight the Soccer Republic pundits chose their team of the 2018 SSE Airtricity Premier Division. See if you agree with it.

Soccer • 05 Nov 18

Watch the Soccer Republic Goal of the Season contenders

Check out the nine contenders for Soccer Republic's Goal of the Season award.

Soccer • 30 Oct 18

Reynolds on crutches following an attack earlier in the year

'Whether I've made a recovery or not, I don't know'

From being randomly attacked to guiding his team to European qualification, it's been a rollercoaster for Alan Reynolds.

Soccer • 22 Oct 18

£10 bet at Reading spurred Hunt on to be a success

Former Republic of Ireland striker Noel Hunt has revealed how overhearing two coach at Reading make a £10 bet over whether or not he would make the grade in the Championship, was one of the biggest driving forces of his career.

Soccer • 04 Sep 18

Britney Spears played in Dublin on Monday night

Hit me Sligo one more time - how Raff trumped Britney

Photos of one committed Sligo Rovers fan went viral when he was snapped at Britney Spears watching RTÉ's Soccer Republicon his phone. Michael Rogers was not 'dragged along' to the gig, but neither could he resist seeing Raffaele Cretaro's wonder goal.

Soccer • 21 Aug 18

Bray have been plagued by financial difficulties over the last year, with a player strike only avoided when overdue wages came through earlier this summer

Cawley: FAI should look to Icelandic investment model

Alan Cawley says it is the opportune time to invest in the domestic game and has pointed to the example of Iceland of what can be achieved with proper financial support.

Soccer • 20 Aug 18

The recent funding announcement from the FAI came after Bray Wanderers and Limerick FC both struggled to pay their players in recent weeks.

FAI to finance entirety of 'last resort' fund

The FAI have said tonight they will fund the entirety of the €300,000 pot established to assist clubs who have difficulty meeting their contractual obligations to their playing staff.

Soccer • 31 Jul 18

"I had seen him play over the years but never knew how good he actually is until I trained and played with him at Rovers."

Graham Burke's move shows patience is the key

Graham Burke's desire and hard work is an example for other League of Ireland players to follow.

Soccer • 14 Jun 18

Tomer Chencinski has had struggled on occasions for Shamrock Rovers this season

'Goalkeeper woes could cost Stephen Bradley his job'

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley must shoulder responsibility for their current goalkeeper difficulties, and it could cost him his job, according to Soccer Republic analyst Alan Cawley.

Soccer • 10 Apr 18

Gary Rogers: 'I'm an injury away form being finished as well so you just have to enjoy it.'

'Alright for an old man' - 500 not out for Rogers

Gary Rogers marked his 500th league appearance with a clean sheet and a win last Friday night, but he's still hungry for more records and more glory.

Soccer • 20 Mar 18

The incident was discussed on RTÉ' Soccer Republic earlier this week.

Cork City's Graham Cummins receives one-match ban

Cork City's Graham Cummins has been hit with an automatic one-match ban following a controversial sending off against St Patrick's Athletic last Friday night.

Soccer • 22 Feb 18

Paul Corry in action for Northampton Town shortly before sustaining his injury

Corry: Doctor said 'it's one of the worst I've seen'

Former Northampton, Shamrock Rovers and UCD midfielder Paul Corry has revealed the extent of the knee injury that ultimately ended his football career last year.

Soccer • 22 Feb 18

Stephen O'Donnell scored the fourth goal

Watch highlights: Dundalk win FAI Cup semi-final replay

Dundalk will meet Cork City in the Irish Daily Mail FAI Cup final at the Aviva Stadium yet again after Stephen Kenny's side came from behind to send Shamrock Rovers packing in an epic cup semi-final replay in Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 11 Oct 17

Katie McCabe will lead the Irish side out in Lurgan

McCabe determined to leave her mark as Ireland skipper

Katie McCabe on the step up to captaining her country as the Republic of Ireland begin their Women's World Cup qualifying quest against Northern Ireland.

Soccer • 19 Sep 17

Kieran Sadlier and Greg Bolger dejected after the defeat to Bohs

Panel praise Cork record following first league defeat

The Soccer Republic panel praised both Cork City and Bohemians after the Gypsies inflicted the league leaders' first league defeat of the season at Turner's Cross.

Soccer • 31 Jul 17

Watch: Soccer Republic remembers Ryan McBride

In a week where Derry City's Ryan McBride was laid to rest, Soccer Republic pays tribute to the Candystripe's skipper.

Soccer • 28 Mar 17

Airtricity champions Dundalk have eight players in the team selection

Dundalk dominate Soccer Republic Team of the Year

In a selection that caused great debate, the Soccer Republic analysts chose their SSE Airtricity League Team of The Season with champions Dundalk taking eight positions.

Soccer • 08 Nov 16

Why are Dublin's LOI clubs struggling?

The Soccer Republic panel of Dave Barry and Johnny McDonnell look at the power shift from the traditionally strong Dublin clubs to the provincial outfits.

Soccer • 25 Oct 16

The loss of Sligo captain Tim Clancy was crucial says Brian Kerr

VIDEO: Kerr sees positives for struggling Sligo

Sligo Rovers’ thumping 4-0 defeat at the hands of Bray Wanderers means their wait for a first win in this year’s SSE Airtricity Premier Division continues, though Brian Kerr took positives in the heavy defeat.

Soccer • 29 Mar 16