Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

A dejected Sinclair Armstrong is consoled by Italy's Luca Koleosho

Brave Ireland exit U21 Euros race after draw with Italy

The Republic of Ireland's wait to qualify for a first European Under-21 Championships is set to continue despite a brave 1-1 draw against Italy in Trieste.

Soccer • 16 Oct 24

Euro U21 qualifier: Italy 1-1 Republic of Ireland recap

Ireland were in Trieste with automatic qualification for the European Championships still in their hands, but a massive challenge ahead against favourites Italy.

Soccer • 15 Oct 24

Jim Crawford reacts after his side's draw

Crawford: Tears for Ireland U21s after late controversy

Republic of Ireland Under-21 manager Jim Crawford admitted there were "tears in the dressing room" after his side suffered a blow to their UEFA European Championship qualifying hopes after conceding a controversial late equaliser to Norway at Turners Cross.

Soccer • 12 Oct 24

Second-half substitute Rocco Vata reacts after the full-time whistle in Cork

Controversial late equaliser dents Ireland U21 hopes

There was late heartbreak for the Republic of Ireland after a controversial Norwegian equaliser in the third and final minute of stoppage time denied the hosts a guaranteed European U-21 Championship play-off spot as the sides drew 1-1 at Turners Cross.

Soccer • 15 Oct 24

Friday night soccer: Ireland U21s 1-1 Norway, LOI recap

The Republic of Ireland draw 1-1 with Norway at Turners Cross following a controversial late equaliser from the visitors, while it's another pivotal Friday night in the League of Ireland.

Soccer • 11 Oct 24

The Republic of Ireland U21s have been drawn to play Israel in the play-offs this September

Ireland to face Israel in U21 Euros play-off

The Republic of Ireland Under-21s have been drawn to play Israel in their 2023 European U21 Championship qualification play-off at the draw conducted in Nyon this afternoon.

Soccer • 21 Jun 22

The Republic of Ireland U21s have a massive game in Italy

Ireland U21s' Italian showdown live on RTÉ

The Republic of Ireland Under-21s' huge European Championship qualifier against Italy on Tuesday evening will be screened live on RTÉ2 and the RTÉ Player as part of a bumper double-header of international football.

Soccer • 10 Jun 22

UEFA European U21 Championships