Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Hammers sign Coufal after 10 month chase

West Ham have signed Czech Republic defender Vladimir Coufal for an undisclosed fee, a move that Irish agent Stephen Hunt said was "ten months in the making".

Soccer • 02 Oct 20

James McClean: "I'm sure it will be water off a duck's back as far as Stephen Kenny is concerned."

James McClean hits out at Gary Breen & Stephen Hunt

James McClean has taken a swipe at former Republic of Ireland internationals Gary Breen and Stephen Hunt in a passionate defence of new manager Stephen Kenny.

Soccer • 10 Apr 20

Stephen Hunt: "I don't know him that well, but for him it would have been very easy to criticise me"

Hunt pleased by 'gentleman' Cech's response to clash

Stephen Hunt has thanked Arsenal star Petr Cech for not taking an "easy shot" at him after his challenge left the goalkeeper with a fractured skull.

Soccer • 20 Jan 19

Ryan Delaney is on loan from Burton Albion

Cork move exactly what Delaney needed - Stephen Hunt

Ryan Delaney's loan spell at Cork City ends after tonight's Oriel Park humdinger against Dundalk, but Stephen Hunt believes the towering defender's future is bright, no matter where he ventures next.

Soccer • 02 Jun 17

FAI High Performance Director Ruud Dokter

Hunt warns Dutch philosophy must rise right to top

The Republic of Ireland's double Dutch appointment will be lost in translation unless there's fluency from the bottom to the top warns Stephen Hunt.

Soccer • 01 Jun 17

Paul McShane has enjoyed a good season at Reading

McShane has evolved & deserves an opportunity - Hunt

Stephen Hunt believes Paul McShane has evolved into a "calm, calculated defender" under the tutelage of Jaap Stam and that he deserves to be trusted at the heart of the Republic of Ireland rearguard again.

Soccer • 31 May 17

Joe Brolly has hit out at Ipswich midfielder Stephen Hunt's claims

Brolly: Hunt wouldn't last 5 mins in Ulster final

Joe Brolly has reopened his war of words with Ireland international Stephen Hunt by claiming Hunt wouldn't last five minutes in an Ulster final.

GAA • 04 Dec 14

Stephen Hunt has tried to clarify his comments about GAA players' mental strength

Hunt: Brolly doesn't know life of a soccer player

Former Ireland international Stephen Hunt has defended his weekend column on how GAA players would cope in a professional environment, saying

Soccer • 03 Dec 14

Paul Green has previously played for Doncaster Rovers, Derby County, Leeds United and Ipswich Town

Ireland midfielder Green makes move to Millers

Republic of Ireland international Paul Green has joined Championship side Rotherham on a free transfer from Leeds United.

Soccer • 03 Jul 14

Stephen Hunt played under Mick McCarthy at Wolves

Stephen Hunt joins Ipswich

Stephen Hunt has joined Championship side Ipswich Town on a short-term contract.

Soccer • 08 Nov 13

Stephen Hunt has 39 Ireland caps and is determined to add to that total

Hunt sets sights on Sweden game

Stephen Hunt has set his sights on starting for the Republic of Ireland when they face Sweden in a crucial World Cup qualifier in March.

Soccer • 27 Nov 12

EURO 2012: Trap's 23 - The Midfielders

RTÉ Sport’s Ed Leahy attempts to work out which eight midfielders will be travelling with the Republic of Ireland squad to this summer’s European championships ahead of Giovanni Trapattoni’s squad announcement on Monday.

Soccer • 04 May 12

Hunt critical of decision to sack McCarthy

Wolverhampton Wanderers and Republic of Ireland winger Stephen Hunt has said that the decision to sack Mick McCarthy was the wrong one.

Soccer • 15 Apr 12

Hunt to see specialist again

Republic of Ireland international Stephen Hunt is to see a specialist for the second time in a fortnight to determine the extent of his ongoing groin problem.

Soccer • 04 Apr 12

Stephen Hunt