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Stephen Bradley is happy with the quality of the new arrivals to Tallaght Stadium

Energetic newcomers boosting Hoops - Bradley

Stephen Bradley believes the infusion of younger energy into the Shamrock Rovers squad will stand his side in good stead when they take on Norwegian side Molde in the first leg of their UEFA Conference League play-off tie.

Soccer • 12 Feb

Shamrock Rovers players training at the Aker Stadion on the eve of the game

Rovers ready to resume European fairytale in Norway

Shamrock Rovers are ready to pick up the UEFA Conference League baton once again and continue their fairytale voyage into the unknown territory that is the knock-out stages of European competition.

Soccer • 13 Feb

Per-Mathias Hogmo feels he knows Shamrock Rovers well because of the long tenure of Stephen Bradley

Molde boss unconcerned by changes to Hoops' attack

Molde manager Per-Mathias Hogmo is not concerned by facing a new Shamrock Rovers attack as two sides in pre-season clash in the UEFA Conference League knockout phase play-offs on Thursday evening.

Soccer • 12 Feb

Stephen Bradley's squad has undergone changes since their last European outing at Chelsea shortly before Christmas

Context makes Rovers v Molde a real toss-up - Gartland

Former Shamrock Rovers defender Graham Gartland previews the Hoops' UEFA Conference League knockout tie against Molde FK on the RTÉ Soccer Podcast.

Soccer • 13 Feb

Shamrock Rovers will continue their European expedition against Molde

Rovers to face Molde for place in Conference last 16

Shamrock Rovers have been drawn to face Molde in the UEFA Conference League last 16 play-off.

Soccer • 20 Dec 24

Markus Poom celebrates his goal at Stamford Bridge with team-mate Dan Cleary

Chelsea goal tops off 'best week' for new dad Poom

The best week of his life, was how Markus Poom described his last seven days following Shamrock Rovers 5-1 defeat to Chelsea in the UEFA Conference League on Thursday evening.

Soccer • 20 Dec 24

Marc Guiu hit the net three times against Shamrock Rovers

Maresca keen to keep hat-trick teenager Guiu grounded

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca urged fans and media not to heap expectation onto 18-year-old striker Marc Guiu after his first-half hat-trick helped seal a 5-1 demolition of Shamrock Rovers in the Conference League.

Soccer • 20 Dec 24

FC Petroclub's Victor Mudrac scores the penalty that ended Hearts' campaign

Conference League: Hearts limp out, first win for Larne

Hearts supporters vented their fury after a 2-2 home draw with Moldovan minnows Petrocub cost them the chance to progress to the Conference League knockout phase play-off round, while Larne recorded their first points with a historic 1-0 win over Gent at Windsor Park.

Soccer • 19 Dec 24

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (R) scores Chelsea's third goal

Chelsea class tells but Rovers set for more in Europe

Shamrock Rovers ultimately fell to a 5-1 defeat away to Chelsea in their UEFA Conference League game at Stamford Bridge but the Hoops will go on in Europe this season, with a play-off phase knockout game pencilled in for the new year.

Soccer • 20 Dec 24

Conference League recap: Chelsea 5-1 Shamrock Rovers

The action as it happened in Conference League clash between Chelsea and Shamrock Rovers at Stamford Bridge

Soccer • 19 Dec 24

One more big European night in Rovers colours for Johnny Kenny

Rovers set for another huge European night

Shamrock Rovers face the biggest challenge of their UEFA Conference League group campaign as they take on Chelsea at Stamford Bridge and they'll be saying farewell to some of the key players from their European adventure.

Soccer • 19 Dec 24

Chelsea have already guaranteed progress in the UEFA Conference League

Chelsea boss warns not to underestimate Shamrock Rovers

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has warned his players must not underestimate Shamrock Rovers in Thursday's UEFA Conference League clash at Stamford Bridge.

Soccer • 18 Dec 24

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley during his side's victory over FK Borac

Unbeaten Rovers earning respect around Europe - Bradley

Stephen Bradley believes that his team is earning the respect of European opponents after Shamrock Rovers extended their unbeaten streak in the UEFA Conference League with an impressive 3-0 victory over FK Borac.

Soccer • 13 Dec 24

Johnny Kenny celebrates the opening goal of the game in Tallaght

Rovers blaze a trail in Europe with a convincing win

Shamrock Rovers made history at Tallaght Stadium as they marched into the knock-out stages of the UEFA Conference League with a convincing 3-0 victory over FK Borac.

Soccer • 13 Dec 24

Johnny Kenny of Shamrock Rovers shoots to score

UEFA Conference League: Shamrock Rovers 3-0 Borac recap

Shamrock Rovers secured their place in the knockout stage of the Europa Conference League with a 3-0 win over FK Borac. Here's how it happened.

Soccer • 19 Dec 24

Marc Guiu celebrates scoring Chelsea's second goal with Pedro Neto

Youthful Chelsea secure routine win, Larne bow out

Chelsea all-but confirmed passage to the last 16 of the Conference League with a 3-1 win against Astana in Kazakhstan as Enzo Maresca handed full debuts to two academy graduates.

Soccer • 12 Dec 24

Shamrock Rovers are enjoying their extended European run long after the domestic season has finished

Preview: Rovers aiming to stay unbeaten in Borac clash

Shamrock Rovers will be looking to maintain their impressive start to the UEFA Conference League as they welcome FK Borac Banja Luka to Tallaght Stadum.

Soccer • 12 Dec 24

'In the second half, our first action in transition was positive and we penetrated'

Bradley hails Hoops players as knockouts beckon

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley said his side fully deserved a draw after securing a famous point away to Rapid Vienna, a result which guarantees their progression to the knockout stage of the Conference League.

Soccer • 29 Nov 24

Darragh Burns was one of the players who shone against TNS at Tallaght Stadium last time out

Rovers can feel footloose before Vienna waltz - Corry

Shamrock Rovers may be heavy underdogs against Rapid Vienna on Thursday but their UEFA Conference League exploits to date should allow them to go to the Austrian capital with a sense of freedom, according to former Hoops midfielder Paul Corry.

Soccer • 27 Nov 24

Stephen Bradley savoured his side's victory

Bradley elated as seven-point heaven eases title pain

Stephen Bradley admitted he had been worried about how his players would bounce back from domestic heartache in time for Thursday's UEFA Conference League assignment against The New Saints but was delighted by their response during a 2-1 win over the Welsh side.

Soccer • 08 Nov 24

Dylan Watts (R) scored what proved to be the Shamrock Rovers winner in the first half

Hoops turbo-charge knockout hopes after edging past TNS

Shamrock Rovers turbo-charged their hopes of reaching the next stage of the UEFA Conference League after coming from behind to beat Welsh champions The New Saints 2-1 at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 07 Nov 24

Graham Burke and his Shamrock Rovers teammates go through their paces at training on Wednesday

Preview: Hoops can take big European leap against TNS

Shamrock Rovers can take one giant step towards the knock-out stages of the UEFA Conference League as they welcome Welsh champions TNS to Tallaght Stadium this evening (kick-off 5:45pm).

Soccer • 07 Nov 24

Stephen Bradley has his sights set on the knock-out phase

McMillan: Rovers must stay wary of TNS' familiar faces

Former Dundalk striker David McMillan anticipates Shamrock Rovers will find The New Saints to be a tougher nut to crack than Larne but believes the Hoops should feel hopeful of benefiting from home advantage and picking up another win in the Conference League on Thursday.

Soccer • 06 Nov 24

Stephen Bradley celebrates with the travelling fans after the Windsor Park victory

Rovers aim to exceed expectations in Europe - Bradley

Why limit our expectations, was the message from Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley following tonight's comprehensive 4-1 victory over Larne at Windsor Park.

Soccer • 24 Oct 24

Josh Honohan is mobbed by Aaron McEneff after scoring Shamrock Rovers' first goal

Hoops hammer Larne to earn first Conference League win

Shamrock Rovers recorded their first UEFA Conference league phase victory with a comprehensive 4-1 victory over Irish League champions Larne at Windsor Park.

Soccer • 24 Oct 24