Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Ireland fall to nine-year low in FIFA rankings

The Republic of Ireland have fallen once more in the FIFA rankings, dropping one place to 63rd following the October international window.

Soccer • 24 Oct 24

John O'Shea with the squad at training ahead of the Greece game

O'Shea: 'Bouncebackability' key for Ireland

John O'Shea expects Ireland to bounce back from their disappointing defeat to England as they welcome Greece to Dublin on Tuesday evening.

Soccer • 09 Sep 24

Scotland and Ukraine met in a World Cup qualifier in June

Neutral Krakow to host meeting of Ukraine and Scotland

The Republic of Ireland will be facing Scotland in Glasgow three days before the Scots take on Ukraine in Krakow next month.

Soccer • 16 Aug 22

Nathan Collins has 'caught the imagination' according to his manager

Collins leaves fans wanting more after grueling window

After four games in a grueling 10 day period, Irish fans end the stint wanting more thanks to an improving performance graph and Nathan Collins' stunning goal, writes Ed Leahy from Lodz

Soccer • 15 Jun 22

Steve Clarke's side hosts Armenia in Hampden Park this evening

Clarke wary of Armenia after 'deserved' win

Steve Clarke insists there is no chance of last week's World Cup disappointment upsetting the harmony in the Scotland squad.

Soccer • 08 Jun 22

Stephen Kenny needs a positive response against Ukraine

Ireland v Ukraine: All You Need To Know

The lowdown ahead of Ireland's second 2022-23 Nations League game at home to Ukraine in the Aviva Stadium on Wednesday evening

Soccer • 07 Jun 22

Nathan Collins: 'It could nearly be good for us as it will add fuel to the fire'

Collins: Loss in Armenia could be good in long run

Nathan Collins has insisted the Nations League defeat in Armenia could prove to be a good thing in the long run.

Soccer • 05 Jun 22

Shane Duffy (L) with Bulgaria manager Georgi Dermendzhiev at the final whistle

'We were the better team', insists disappointed Duffy

Stand-in captain Shane Duffy was disappointed with the Republic of Ireland's failure to win in Bulgaria but pleased by the team's fight and commitment to new manager Stephen Kenny's game plan in the 1-1 draw.

Soccer • 04 Sep 20

Adam Idah will makes his competitive debut aged 19

Idah to make first Ireland start, Coleman on bench

Adam Idah will make his senior debut for the Republic of Ireland in Bulgaria tonight, while Shane Duffy will captain the side after Seamus Coleman was named on the bench for Stephen Kenny's first game in charge.

Soccer • 03 Sep 20

UEFA Nations League B