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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

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

The pace of Johnny Kenny could trouble Larne's centre-backs according to Barry Murphy

Murphy: Rovers favourites but Larne will fancy chances

While Shamrock Rovers will go in as slight favourites in their UEFA Conference League match against Larne on Thursday, former Hoops goalkeeper Barry Murphy has warned that their opponents have the quality to fancy picking up the points at Windsor Park.

Soccer • 23 Oct 24

Play-off push begins, Shels soar and LOI ups and downs

Méabh De Búrca, David McMillan, Barry Murphy and RTÉ Sport journalists Anthony Pyne and Niall McCoy join Raf Diallo on this week's bumper episode.

Soccer • 21 Oct 24

Jordan McEneff (R) and older brother Aaron are preparing to go head to head for the first time

European stage brings McEneff brothers head to head

They've never shared a dressing room or sat in opposing ones at senior level, but Thursday's Uefa Conference League clash between Larne and Shamrock Rovers in Belfast will finally bring them together.

Soccer • 22 Oct 24

The Shamrock Rovers team that started against APOEL last Thursday

Stick or twist? Rovers' dilemma for European hurdles

After picking up an excellent point against APOEL in the UEFA Conference League, will Shamrock Rovers tactically tweak their approach for the fixtures against Larne and TNS after the international break?

Soccer • 09 Oct 24

'The next few days will go a long way in shaping the outcome of this enthralling campaign'

Twists and turns far from over on all fronts for LOI

We've had a high stakes, thrilling, dramatic, highly emotional week in the League of Ireland and it's to continue tonight and across the weekend, writes Eoin Doyle.

Soccer • 04 Oct 24

Stephen Bradley salutes the home crowd following his side's late, late show at Tallaght Stadium

Bradley eyeing next phase as Rovers 'up and running'

Shamrock Rovers used all their experience to remain in the contest against APOEL having been reduced to ten men and going a goal down early in the second half, before fighting back against all odds to secure a late, late equaliser in their UEFA Conference League encounter at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 04 Oct 24

Dylan Watts celebrates scoring Shamrock Rovers' equaliser

Super-sub Watts powers Rovers to a point against APOEL

Super-sub Dylan Watts was sprung off the bench to head home a late equaliser to secure a vital point for ten-man Shamrock Rovers in tonight's UEFA Conference League 1-1 draw with APOEL at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 03 Oct 24