Recap: Ireland beat Spain in nerve-shredding shootout

Ireland scored an incredible victory over Spain to book their place in the Hockey World Cup final. Read back on how it happened.

Ireland v Spain - The past five meetings

The last competitive meeting between Ireland and Spain was a resounding 7-2 defeat in the 2017 European Championships, but the most recent meetings have shown ...

Ireland centre stage on huge weekend of RTÉ live action

This weekend sees an unprecedented amount of live sport across RTÉ One, RTÉ2, RTÉ Player and RTÉ radio. Don't miss a second.

Newcastle offered Benitez to Spain for World Cup

Newcastle United offered the Spain national team the chance to have Rafael Benitez as their coach during the 2018 World Cup after Julen Lopetegui was ...

Spain approached Newcastle for Benitez during World Cup

Newcastle were sounded out about the possibility of loaning manager Rafael Benitez to Spain for the World Cup finals.

Enrique takes the reins in Spain

Former Barcelona coach Luis Enrique is to be named as the new Spain coach, according to widespread reports in the Spanish media

Hierro leaves temporary role in charge of Spain

Fernando Hierro, Spain's stand-in coach during the World Cup, is to leave the Spanish football federation after turning down the chance to return to his ...

'We'll not miss them' - Spanish media reaction to exit

Sections of the Spanish media have been scathing in their appraisal of the national team following their shock World Cup elimination by their lowly ranked ...

World Cup 2018 Gallery: Day 18 in Russia

World Cup 2018: Russia beat Spain on penalties - recap

It's Day 18 in Russia and we have two more last-16 showdowns to sink our teeth into. Follow all the action as it happens.

Spanish players getting behind new manager Hierro

Spain defender Dani Carvajal spoke out in favour of his side's interim coach Fernando Hierro's abilities as a tactician whilst admitting the 2010 world champions ...

Ramos admits Spain need to improve at the back

Spain need to make urgent and deep reflections after committing multiple errors in Monday's 2-2 draw with Morocco if they want to mount a serious ...

Spain were lucky to top group, admits Hierro

Spain boss Fernando Hierro admitted after the 2-2 draw with Morocco that his side were lucky to finish top of World Cup Group B and ...

Spain snatch late draw and top spot against Morocco

Spain snatched a 2-2 draw against Morocco to qualify for the World Cup last 16 and take top spot in Group B ahead of Portugal ...

World Cup 2018: Iran 1-1 Portugal recap

A hectic night in Group B as Iran came very close to causing a major upset but it is Portugal and Spain that progress.

'I'm the coach, get used to it!' - Hierro

Celebrating a first win just one week into the job, Spain's new boss Fernando Hierro said he was happy with the narrow 1-0 defeat of ...

Après Match: Roy & Slaven reflect on Spanish turmoil

The Après Match panel discuss Spain, Julen Lopetegui and chalk.

Spain made to work hard to overcome dogged Iran

A scrappy second half goal by Diego Costa broke an Iranian stonewall and lifted Spain to a 1-0 win over a courageous Iran in a ...

World Cup 2018: Iran v Spain recap

Spain edged their way to a nervous 1-0 victory over Iran in a tense and enthralling game at the Kazan Arena. See how it all ...

Pique hits out at 'prone to diving' Ronaldo

Spain defender Gerard Pique accused Cristiano Ronaldo of diving to win a penalty and a crucial free-kick in Friday's epic 3-3 draw with Portugal and ...