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Scott Hogan gets the nod to start up front

Hogan leads the line for Ireland against Ukraine

Scott Hogan has been asked to lead the line for the Republic of Ireland for tonight's Nations League clash with Ukraine in Lodz.

Soccer • 14 Jun 22

Ireland trained at the stadium in Lodz on Monday evening

Ireland look to end summer series on right note

The rollercoaster four-fixture summer series comes to a conclusion tonight in Lodz with Stephen Kenny's side looking to maintain the momentum gained from the impressive victory over Scotland on Saturday.

Soccer • 14 Jun 22

Vitaliy Mykolenko and manager Oleksandr Petrakov at the pre-match press conference

Ukraine feel at home in Lodz and thank hosts Poland

Homeward bound; just one more game on the road and Ukraine coach Oleksandr Petrakov will finally get to return to his family in Kyiv.

Soccer • 13 Jun 22

It was a good day at the office for Ireland against Scotland

Ukraine v Republic of Ireland: All you need to know

The Republic of Ireland travel to Lodz, Poland for a rematch with Ukraine in Group B1 of the UEFA Nations League. Here's all you need to know.

Soccer • 14 Jun 22

Stephen Kenny enjoying the moment after the victory

Kenny happy to see players get rewards after tough week

Stephen Kenny was happy to see that his players got their just rewards after securing their first ever Nations League victory, defeating Scotland 3-0 at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 11 Jun 22

Jack Grealish and Manuel Locatelli were both involved last summer as England and Italy reached the Euro 2020 final

Nations League wrap: England and Italy in stalemate

England are still without a win in their Nations League group after a 0-0 draw at home against Italy at Molineux.

Soccer • 11 Jun 22

Michael Obafemi and team-mates celebrate Ireland's third goal against Scotland

Obafemi lights up Lansdowne as Ireland beat Scotland

The Republic of Ireland secured their first ever Nations League victory, and they did it in style, beating Scotland 3-0 at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 11 Jun 22

Scott Hogan could come into contention after Ireland drew blanks in the opening two matches

Victory over Scots vital to get new era back on track

Stephen Kenny had high hopes coming into the four-game international window to begin the 2022 UEFA Nations League.

Soccer • 11 Jun 22

Mbappe netted his 27th senior international goal in Vienna

Nations League: Mbappe salvages France draw in Austria

A late equaliser from Kylian Mbappe salvaged a 1-1 draw for France in their UEFA Nations League clash with Austria in Vienna.

Soccer • 10 Jun 22

Shane Duffy caught in the rain at Abbotstown

Kenny remains defiant as reign clouds gather

Stephen Kenny recently signed a new contract with the FAI, however, just two games into the Nations League campaign, the manager was fending off questions regarding his suitability for the position.

Soccer • 10 Jun 22

Southgate: Stadium sanction embarrassing for England

England manager Gareth Southgate admits it is an "embarrassment" for the country that they will face Italy in a near-empty stadium in Saturday's Nations League clash at Molineux.

Soccer • 10 Jun 22

Stephen Kenny pictured at the pre-match press conference

Kenny not feeling pressure despite back-to-back defeats

Stephen Kenny stressed that he was not feeling under pressure despite losing two games in a row to kick-off the Nations League campaign.

Soccer • 10 Jun 22

Stephen Kenny said there is no time to dwell on the defeat and it's on to Scotland on Saturday

Ireland hurting admits Kenny after back-to-back defeats

Stephen Kenny admitted that his side were hurting after back-to-back defeats, although he added that he was raging that his side have no points from their opening two games of their Nations League campaign.

Soccer • 09 Jun 22

Ukraine took the points on an emotional night in Dublin

Nations League woes continue as Ukraine beat Ireland

The Republic of Ireland's dismal Nations League record continued as they were beaten 1-0 by Ukraine at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 09 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

Ireland training at the stadium ahead of the game with Ukraine

Ireland have the perfect opportunity to bounce back

Eight steps forward one step back; Stephen Kenny has the chance to get his side right back on the road to redemption just four days after the shock defeat to Armenia.

Soccer • 08 Jun 22

Messi scored all of Argentina's goals in Pamplona

Messi nets five, Nations League brace for Ronaldo

Argentina striker Lionel Messi scored five goals in a 5-0 friendly win over Estonia, a result which helped him overtake Hungary's great Ferenc Puskas among the all-time international top scorers.

Soccer • 05 Jun 22

Kimmich scored the equaliser shortly after Italy opened the scoring

Kimmich hits back for Germany to hold Italy

Germany came from behind to earn a 1-1 draw with Italy in their Nations League opener.

Soccer • 04 Jun 22

Chiedozie Ogbene has been a shining light for Ireland according to the former World Cup finalist

Hamann offers Ireland ray of hope after Armenia shock

Didi Hamann offered Ireland a ray of hope on what was a bitterly disappointing day for Stephen Kenny's side in Yerevan.

Soccer • 05 Jun 22

Eduard Spertsyan celebrates after scoring the only goal of the game in Yerevan

Ireland shocked in Armenia as Spertsyan hits winner

The Republic of Ireland's eight-game unbeaten run was smashed in Yerevan as Armenia shocked Stephen Kenny's side, winning 1-0 at the Republican Stadium in Yerevan.

Soccer • 07 Jun 22

Recap: Armenia 1-0 Ireland

Stephen Kenny's Republic of Ireland open their UEFA Nations League campaign with a 1-0 defeat against Armenia in Yerevan.

Soccer • 04 Jun 22

Jason Knight in action at training in Dublin

Knight content in Wayne's world despite Derby drama

Jason Knight harbours the highest of ambitions in the game, whether playing in the Premier League or being the main man in midfield with a team built around him.

Soccer • 01 Jun 22

Richard Dunne comforts Armenia's second choice goalkeeper, who made an error for his goal, in 2011

Armenia want 'revenge' but are in a downward spiral

Setanta Sports Eurasia's Armenian commentator and journalist Robert Gasparyan speaks in depth to RTÉ Sport's Raf Diallo about what Ireland can expect against Armenia in the UEFA Nations League opener on Saturday in Yerevan and why his country will struggle despite being spurred on by 'revenge'.

Soccer • 01 Jun 22

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Armenia await & Connolly crossroads

Former Ireland striker David Connolly and journalist David Sneyd join Raf Diallo and Anthony Pyne to preview Ireland's Nations League opener in Armenia, discuss Aaron Connolly's uncertain club situation and reflect on the Champions League final, before reviewing the League of Ireland and WNL.

Soccer • 31 May 22

Obafemi is in line to add to his sole Ireland cap during the June window

Connolly: Obafemi and Travers could spur Kenny rethink

Former Republic of Ireland striker David Connolly tells the RTÉ Soccer Podcast that Michael Obafemi and Mark Travers' recent form may well prompt a 'rethink' for manager Stephen Kenny.

Soccer • 02 Jun 22

UEFA Nations League

Hogan leads the line for Ireland against Ukraine

Ireland look to end summer series on right note

Ukraine feel at home in Lodz and thank hosts Poland

Ukraine v Republic of Ireland: All you need to know

Kenny happy to see players get rewards after tough week

Nations League wrap: England and Italy in stalemate

Obafemi lights up Lansdowne as Ireland beat Scotland

Victory over Scots vital to get new era back on track

Nations League: Mbappe salvages France draw in Austria

Kenny remains defiant as reign clouds gather

Southgate: Stadium sanction embarrassing for England

Kenny not feeling pressure despite back-to-back defeats

Ireland hurting admits Kenny after back-to-back defeats

Nations League woes continue as Ukraine beat Ireland

Clarke wary of Armenia after 'deserved' win

Ireland have the perfect opportunity to bounce back

Messi nets five, Nations League brace for Ronaldo

Kimmich hits back for Germany to hold Italy

Hamann offers Ireland ray of hope after Armenia shock

Ireland shocked in Armenia as Spertsyan hits winner

Recap: Armenia 1-0 Ireland

Knight content in Wayne's world despite Derby drama

Armenia want 'revenge' but are in a downward spiral

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Armenia await & Connolly crossroads

Connolly: Obafemi and Travers could spur Kenny rethink

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