Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Walters joins Republic of Ireland Under-19 staff

Joshua Ireland, son of former Republic of Ireland international Stephen, is among a 35-strong UK-based Under-19 squad Tom Mohan is casting his eye over this week ahead of qualifying matches, while Jon Walters has joined the coaching staff.

Soccer • 18 May 21

Stephen Ireland hasn't played for his country in 13 years

Stephen Ireland still hoping for international return

Stephen Ireland has said it would be a 'dream scenario' to return to the Republic of Ireland fold under Stephen Kenny after a 13-year exile.

Soccer • 24 Jun 20

Stephen Ireland gets a chance to extend his career

Bolton sign up Stephen Ireland on short-term deal

Former Republic of Ireland international Stephen Ireland has signed a short-term deal with Championship side Bolton Wanderers.

Soccer • 09 Oct 18

Stephen Ireland has been released by Stoke City

Stephen Ireland released by relegated Stoke

Former Republic of Ireland midfielder Stephen Ireland and defender Glen Johnson have been released by Stoke following the club's relegation from the Premier League.

Soccer • 01 Jun 18

Stephen Ireland featured in Stoke's 3-0 defeat to Manchester United

Ireland has no grudge with Lambert over Villa snub

Stoke midfielder Stephen Ireland has no grudges as he reunites with new manager Paul Lambert, desperate to play a part in the club's Premier League survival bid.

Soccer • 18 Jan 18

Stephen Ireland's last competitive outing came at Crystal Palace in May 2016

Hughes backs Ireland return after 18-month injury hell

Stoke City manager Mark Hughes has praised the attitude of Stephen Ireland with the midfielder poised to make his first appearance in 18 months against Coventry City in the FA Cup third round.

Soccer • 06 Jan 18

Stephen Ireland broke his leg in May 2016.

Stephen Ireland returns while Coutinho is omitted

Stephen Ireland makes a long-awaited return to the Stoke bench since breaking his leg, while Philippe Coutinho sits out Liverpool's clash against Burnley.

Soccer • 01 Jan 18

Ireland pens six-month contract extension with Stoke

Stephen Ireland has signed a six-month contract extension with Stoke City as he continues to recover from a broken leg that cost him the entire 2016-17 campaign.

Soccer • 03 Jul 17

Stephen Ireland (R) has suffered a series of injuries this season

Stephen Ireland breaks leg in training

Stoke midfielder Stephen Ireland suffered a broken leg in training, the Premier League club have announced.

Soccer • 10 May 16

Hull City manager Steve Bruce (R) was unimpressed but Stoke boss Mark Hughes' comments

Steve Bruce hits back over Stephen Ireland injury

Hull City boss Steve Bruce has hit back at Stoke after a gory picture emerged of a bloody gash in Stephen Ireland's leg following a challenge by Tigers defender Maynor Figueroa.

Soccer • 02 Mar 15

Stephen Ireland suffered a hamstring injury during Stoke's draw with Newcastle

Mark Hughes hails 'game changer' Stephen Ireland

Stoke boss Mark Hughes faces Premier League champions Manchester City without Stephen Ireland, another star he has hailed as "a game changer".

Soccer • 11 Feb 15

Stephen Ireland faces a 'couple of weeks' on the sideline

Stoke's Ireland out with rib injury

Stoke boss Mark Hughes has encountered the first injury setback of the new season for his squad, with midfielder Stephen Ireland having sustained a chest problem in training.

Soccer • 22 Aug 14

Martin O’Neill's side face four friendly games in the next three weeks

Dunphy: Ireland situation sums up desperation

Eamon Dunphy believes Martin O’Neill had no choice but to be patient with Stephen Ireland because of the 'desperate' need for more quality in the Republic of Ireland squad.

Soccer • 21 May 14

Stephen Ireland's agent contacted FAI after Martin O'Neill had tried to contact the player

O'Neill leaves ball firmly in Ireland's court

Martin O’Neill will leave the door open to Stephen Ireland’s return to the international fold but the Irish manager said he will no longer ‘chase’ the midfielder after unsuccessful attempts to contact him.

Soccer • 22 May 14

Stephen Ireland's long term future is with Stoke City

Ireland signs three-year deal with Stoke

Midfielder Stephen Ireland has signed a three-year contract to remain at Stoke.

Soccer • 15 Apr 14

Stephen Ireland in action for Stoke against Chelsea

Ireland: Stoke move rescued my career

Stephen Ireland says he believes Premier League career was rescued the moment he received a call from Mark Hughes about joining Stoke.

Soccer • 31 Mar 14

Stephen Ireland's grandmother and Roy Keane met on a flight from Manchester to Cork

Keane reveals plea from 'dead' Ireland grandmother

Roy Keane has revealed that Stephen Ireland's grandmother - who Ireland once falsely claimed to be dead - has appealed for the Stoke midfielder to be given another chance at international level.

Soccer • 27 Mar 14

Stephen Ireland joined Stoke on permanent deal after initial loan period

Hughes hopeful over Ireland deal

Mark Hughes hopes Stephen Ireland will sign a new contract with Stoke soon.

Soccer • 23 Mar 14

Mark Hughes said Stephen Ireland had been excellent for Stoke last weekend

Hughes bemoans Ireland’s absence for Villa tie

Stoke boss Mark Hughes is disappointed Stephen Ireland cannot face his old club on Sunday due to a contract clause insisted upon by Aston Villa.

Soccer • 22 Mar 14

Stephen Ireland now sees his long-term future at the Britannia Stadium

Ireland makes Stoke switch permanent

Stephen Ireland has turned his dream into reality after being handed a permanent deal by Stoke boss Mark Hughes.

Soccer • 14 Jan 14

Mark Hughes want to keep Stephen Ireland at Stoke

Stoke want Ireland on permanent deal

Mark Hughes hopes midfielder Stephen Ireland will join Stoke on a permanent basis.

Soccer • 20 Dec 13

Stephen Ireland hasn't played international football for six years

Ireland open to international return

Former Republic of Ireland midfielder Stephen Ireland is willing to consider ending his international exile under the national team's next manager.

Soccer • 15 Sep 13

Stephen Ireland (r): 'I just want to get straight in there as fast as I can'

Ireland 'raring to go' against former side City

Stephen Ireland wants to be thrown straight into the action for Stoke against former club Manchester City this weekend.

Soccer • 13 Sep 13

Stephen Ireland will bid to reignite his ailing career at the Britannia Stadium

Ireland to spend a season in the Potteries

Stoke have confirmed the signing of Stephen Ireland on a season-long loan from Aston Villa.

Soccer • 02 Sep 13

Ireland to return for Aston Villa after break

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert expects key midfielder Stephen Ireland to be back in action after the upcoming international break.

Soccer • 28 Sep 12