Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

U21 Euro Qualifier: Latvia 1-2 Rep Ireland recap

Jim Crawford's youngsters were in Jelgava to take on Latvia this afternoon.

Johnston's goal brought Northern Ireland back into the match

Slovakia take all three points against Northern Ireland

A late penalty condemned Northern Ireland Under-21s to a 2-1 defeat in their Euro 2023 qualifier away to Slovakia on Friday.

Soccer • 25 Mar 22

Republic of Ireland manager Jim Crawford (R)

'Soft' Ireland U21s were caught cold - Crawford

Republic of Ireland U21 boss Jim Crawford said his players had learned a harsh lesson on being ready to fight from the start in their European Championship qualifier defeat to Montenegro.

Soccer • 13 Oct 21

Jim Crawford saw his team held in Dudelange

Ireland U-21s held in Luxembourg after late penalty

Republic of Ireland were unable to back up their win over Bosnia & Herzegovina as Luxembourg convert a late penalty to secure draw

Soccer • 07 Sep 21

The Irish players celeberate Tyreik Wright's opening goal

Ireland U21s impress in dispatching Bosnia in opener

Jim Crawford's Republic of Ireland U21 side got their European Championship qualification campaign after a superb start with a 2-0 win over Bosnia & Herzegovina in Zenica this afternoon.

Soccer • 03 Sep 21

Ireland U21s receive boost as Italy shocked by Sweden

The Republic of Ireland U21s bid for a first ever European Championship qualification received a boost this evening as group rivals Italy suffered a 3-0 defeat away to Sweden.

Soccer • 08 Sep 20

Troy Parrott has been in fine form during the qualifying campaign

Ireland resume quest for U21 qualification in October

Ireland's quest to qualify for their first ever Under-21 European Championships resumes in October with a top of the table clash with group favourites Italy.

Soccer • 24 Jun 20

'Some of the play was just brilliant. It was nothing short of brilliant in the second half'

Kenny: U-21 crop a credit to coaches around the country

Republic of Ireland U21 manager Stephen Kenny described his side's second half performance as "nothing short of brilliant" as they brushed aside Sweden 4-1 at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 20 Nov 19

Troy Parrott was sent off midway through the second half of Ireland's draw with Italy

'Troy's been sent off for getting pushed in the face'

Republic of Ireland U21 midfielder Conor Coventry hailed the side's performance in their goalless draw with top seeds Italy in Tallaght Stadium tonight but admitted his disappointment they couldn't claim the win.

Soccer • 10 Oct 19

The FAI and the IFA have launched a joint bid to host the 2023 European Championships

FAI and IFA announce joint bid to host 2023 U21 Euros

The FAI and the IFA have announced a joint-bid to host the 2023 European Championships at a press conference in Belfast this afternoon.

Soccer • 01 Nov 18

The Irish squad before their departure to Baku

King looks to build on positive start with U21s

Despite the logistics involved in getting there, Republic of Ireland U21 manager Noel King is looking forward to facing Azerbaijan in Tuesday's European Championship qualifier in Baku.

Soccer • 04 Sep 17

U21 European Championships