Soccer

Nathan Broahead of Wales gestures during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Liechtenstein and Wales at Rheinpark Stadion on November 15, 2025 in Vaduz, Liechtenstein.

Wales labour against Liechtenstein but keep hopes alive

Wales laboured to a 1-0 win over international minnows Liechtenstein to keep alive their hopes of World Cup qualification.

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Lauren Hemp of Manchester City celebrates scoring her team's third goal during the Barclays Women's Super League match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium on November 15, 2025 in Manchester, England.

Hemp heroics help City crush United in Manchester derby

Lauren Hemp's stunning strike on the stroke of half-time sealed a thumping 3-0 derby victory for Women's Super League leaders Manchester City over Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium.

Soccer • 15 Nov

14 November 2025; Kelly Brady of Athlone Town with her SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division Player of The Year, Golden Boot and Team of the Year awards during the 2025 SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division Awards at The Alex Hotel in Dublin. Photo by

Brady wins Player of the Year after debut season

Athlone Town's Kelly Brady claimed the Player of the Year award for the 2025 Women's Premier Division season after starring in the midlanders' double-winning campaign.

Soccer • 15 Nov

Republic of Ireland players, from left, Victor Ozhianvuna, Oisin McDonagh, Kian McMahon-Brown and Ryan Butler react during the penalty shootout of the FIFA Under-17 World Cup Round of 32 match between Republic of Ireland and Canada at Aspire Zone in Doha,

O'Brien: Ireland U17s are connecting with the nation

Republic of Ireland Under-17s boss Colin O'Brien said his vibrant side is "connecting the nation" after they made it to the last 16 of the World Cup in Qatar.

Soccer • 15 Nov

13 November 2025; Seamus Coleman of Republic of Ireland celebrates after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F Qualifier match between Republic of Ireland and Portugal at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Whatever happens in Budapest we'll always have Thursday

Ireland have given themselves a puncher's chance of the playoffs - whatever happens, the memory of Thursday night will linger

Soccer • 15 Nov

13 November 2025; Troy Parrott of Republic of Ireland, left, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F Qualifier match between Republic of Ireland and Portugal at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Pho

Ireland's serpentine campaign slithers on to Budapest

Saint Patrick might have driven the snakes out of Ireland, but Heimir Hallgrimsson summoned the nation's serpentine spirit to conjure a magnificent victory over Portugal.

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14 November 2025; Republic of Ireland head coach Jim Crawford after the UEFA European U21 Championship qualifier group D match between England and Republic of Ireland at St. Andrew's at Knighthead Park in Birmingham, England. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsf

Crawford proud of Ireland U21s after defeat to England

Republic of Ireland manager Jim Crawford heaped praise on his charges after a spirited 2-0 defeat to a much-vaunted England outfit in their European Under-21 Championship qualifier at St Andrew's.

Soccer • 15 Nov

Jacob Devaney of Republic of Ireland reacts to a missed opportunity on goal during the UEFA European U21 Championship qualifier group D match between England and Republic of Ireland at St. Andrew's at Knighthead Park in Birmingham, England.

Enterprising Ireland U21s edged out in rainy Birmingham

The Republic of Ireland Under-21s put in an enterprising display at a rain-sodden St Andrew's in Birmingham but fell to a 2-0 defeat against reigning European champions England in their qualifier on Friday night.

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Republic of Ireland players celebrate their 9-8 penalty shoot-out victory following the FIFA Under-17 World Cup Round of 32 match between Republic of Ireland and Canada at Aspire Zone in Doha, Qatar.

Ireland make last 16 at U17 World Cup in epic shootout

The Republic of Ireland held their nerve in an epic penalty shootout to get past Canada and progress to the last 16 of the Under-17 World Cup in Qatar on Friday evening.

Wales labour against Liechtenstein but keep hopes alive

Hemp heroics help City crush United in Manchester derby

Brady wins Player of the Year after debut season

O'Brien: Ireland U17s are connecting with the nation

Whatever happens in Budapest we'll always have Thursday

Ireland's serpentine campaign slithers on to Budapest

Crawford proud of Ireland U21s after defeat to England

Enterprising Ireland U21s edged out in rainy Birmingham

Ireland make last 16 at U17 World Cup in epic shootout

Refereeing calls in Slovakia leave O'Neill enraged

WC qualifying wrap: Germany & Dutch edge towards finals

Northern Ireland suffer late defeat in Slovakia

Euro U21 qualifier: England 2-0 Rep of Ireland recap

Parrott the latest hero from Dublin's north inner city

'In our own hands' - Heimir primed for Budapest battle

U17 World Cup: Republic of Ireland beat Canada on penos

Ronaldo could miss first two games of 2026 World Cup

Girls in Green to start WC qualifiers at home to France

Thank you Troy for saving me from feared boring column

Taylor: We exploited Portugal's weaknesses perfectly

World Cup dream alive as brave Ireland shock Portugal

Collins: It's simple now - we know what we have to do

Ireland U-21s embracing England challenge - Crawford

Maturity propelling U17s to new World Cup heights

Martinez backs Ronaldo and takes swipe at Hallgrimsson