Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Ukraine are two wins away from qualifying for the 2022 World Cup

Ireland rejig summer schedule to aid Ukraine WC fixture

The Republic of Ireland's summer schedule has been rejigged to accommodate the World Cup qualifier between Ukraine and Scotland.

Soccer • 14 Apr 22

Stephen Kenny earned the respect of the players early in his tenure

Kenny has earned festive cheer as deal should follow

Stephen Kenny had his critics in place before he had even taken over as manager of the national side.

Soccer • 16 Nov 21

Mtrovic's late winner sparked wild scenes at the Estadio da Luz

Serbia win in Lisbon to seal World Cup place

Serbia clinched an automatic berth at the 2022 World Cup finals after a 90th-minute header by half-time substitute Aleksandar Mitrovic gave them a comeback 2-1 win over Portugal in their Group A qualifier on Sunday.

Soccer • 14 Nov 21

Adam Idah comes back into the attacking unit for Ireland's final World Cup qualifier

Idah and McClean return to face Luxembourg

Adam Idah and James McClean return to the Ireland team for tonight's World Cup qualifier against Luxembourg.

Soccer • 14 Nov 21

Giorgio Chiellini of Italy and George Saville battle for possession during the meeting in March

Baraclough expecting 'spicy' meeting with Italy

Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough expects Italy's need for victory at Windsor Park on Monday to make for a 'spicy' match at Windsor Park as his side aim to end their World Cup qualifying campaign on a positive note.

Soccer • 14 Nov 21

Will Keane was penalised for a foul on Rui Patrício a the death

Ireland hold Portugal in entertaining stalemate

Ireland were denied a historic victory against Portugal when Matt Doherty's strike was disallowed by Spanish referee Jesús Gil Manzano in injury-time as an entertaining World Cup qualifier ended scoreless at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 11 Nov 21

'Losing a European final with your country, at Wembley, that will stay with me probably for the rest of my career'

Kane insists he 'dealt well' with transfer speculation

Harry Kane believes he did well to deal with the summer speculation over his future but admits the pain of losing the Euro 2020 final may live with him forever.

Soccer • 11 Nov 21

As it happened: Republic of Ireland 0-0 Portugal

The action as it happened in Ireland's penultimate World Cup qualifier against Portugal in the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 11 Nov 21

The Ireland team are coming into the contest full of confidence

Preview: Reality check for Ireland in Ronaldo rematch

As the momentum has continued to build for Stephen Kenny's Ireland side since that dramatic night in Faro, there remains the strong possibility that the rematch with Portugal in Dublin tonight could do it some damage.

Soccer • 11 Nov 21

Not your normal big-match press conference at the Aviva

Ireland must play with intelligence to punish Portugal

There was a notable lack of nervous energy in the room as Stephen Kenny engaged in the obligatory pre-match press conference in the bowels of the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 10 Nov 21

Will Keane will be hoping to make his international debut this week

In the name of the father - Will's keen to make debut

Will Keane explains his reasons for accepting a call-up to the Republic of Ireland after representing England at underage level

Soccer • 10 Nov 21

Stephen Kenny has called on the Ireland fans to fill Lansdowne Road for the visit of Portugal in November

Kenny has control of his destiny once again

"Nobody beats Vitas Gerulaitis 17 times in a row," once chirped the 1977 Australian Open champion after ending a run of 16 straight defeats to rival Jimmy Connors.

Soccer • 11 Oct 21

Ian Baraclough speaks to his players during the game in Geneva

Baraclough 'annoyed and appalled' by controversial red

An angry Ian Baraclough was left "annoyed and appalled" by a controversial red card for Jamal Lewis which he felt proved decisive as Switzerland's 2-0 win in Geneva effectively ended Northern Ireland's World Cup hopes.

Soccer • 09 Oct 21

Stephen Kenny with John Egan at the end of the game in Baku

Kenny hails players as vital victory is secured in Baku

Stephen Kenny was quick to praise his players as they handed the Ireland manager his first competitive victory since taking over the position in 2020.

Soccer • 11 Oct 21

Robinson double-jab hands Kenny first competitive win

Stephen Kenny finally recorded his first competitive victory as Ireland manager as Callum Robinson's brace guided his side to a 3-0 victory over Azerbaijan.

Soccer • 09 Oct 21

The Ireland manager is a big fan of Callum Robinson

Robinson returns to Ireland XI for Azerbaijan encounter

Callum Robinson will start for the Republic of Ireland in their World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan in Baku, kick-off 5pm.

Soccer • 09 Oct 21

Stephen Kenny taking training on the eve of the game in Baku

Kenny expects 'lessons to be learned' from Dublin draw

Stephen Kenny has called on his side to learn from their mistakes from the reverse fixture as they face Azerbaijan in Saturday's World Cup qualifier.

Soccer • 08 Oct 21

Callum Robinson looking relaxed and ready for the game while training at the stadium on Friday evening

Preview: Kenny can back Robinson to change conversation

Another international week, another Covid-19 crisis, yet this time you get the sense that Ireland manager Stephen Kenny may have welcomed the virus-led distraction ahead of Saturday's clash with Azerbaijan.

Soccer • 09 Oct 21

John Egan defended his friend and team-mate Callum Robinson

Egan upset 'people jumped down Robinson's throat'

Ireland defender John Egan said he was disappointed to see so many people jump down Callum Robinson's throat after the Ireland forward admitted that he had not been vaccinated.

Soccer • 08 Oct 21

Stephen Kenny was speaking to the media in Dublin at Thursday's squad announcement

Kenny focused on fixtures not fixated on future

Stephen Kenny's sole focus is on next week's World Cup qualifier away in Azerbaijan, rather than thinking about whether his contract will be extended beyond the current campaign.

Soccer • 01 Oct 21

Stephen Kenny celebrates Ireland's equalising goal

Kenny praises players after dramatic night

Stephen Kenny said that he is not in the habit of celebrating home draws, however, there was a sense that the Ireland manager was very happy with how things progressed at the Aviva Stadium against Serbia.

Soccer • 08 Sep 21

Kenny will be hopeful that his side turned a corner last night

Players reiterate support for Kenny after Serbia draw

Senior players Matt Doherty and Shane Duffy have come out in support of manager Stephen Kenny after the Republic of Ireland's draw with Serbia last night.

Soccer • 08 Sep 21

Bazunu delighted after a busy night between the sticks

Goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu admitted to RTÉ Sport that he had a lot to do as the Republic of Ireland battled to a 1-1 draw with Serbia at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 07 Sep 21

Portugal are battling with Serbian for top spot

Portugal ease past Azerbaijan to move top of Group A

Portugal cruised to a 3-0 victory away to Azerbaijan in World Cup qualifying on Tuesday to move top of Group A.

Soccer • 07 Sep 21

Ireland celebrate a late goal at the Aviva

Late drama at Lansdowne as Ireland fight back for point

There was late drama at the Aviva Stadium as Ireland battled back to earn a point in tonight's World Cup qualifier against Serbia.

Soccer • 07 Sep 21

World Cup 2022 qualification

Ireland rejig summer schedule to aid Ukraine WC fixture

Kenny has earned festive cheer as deal should follow

Serbia win in Lisbon to seal World Cup place

Idah and McClean return to face Luxembourg

Baraclough expecting 'spicy' meeting with Italy

Ireland hold Portugal in entertaining stalemate

Kane insists he 'dealt well' with transfer speculation

As it happened: Republic of Ireland 0-0 Portugal

Preview: Reality check for Ireland in Ronaldo rematch

Ireland must play with intelligence to punish Portugal

In the name of the father - Will's keen to make debut

Kenny has control of his destiny once again

Baraclough 'annoyed and appalled' by controversial red

Kenny hails players as vital victory is secured in Baku

Robinson double-jab hands Kenny first competitive win

Robinson returns to Ireland XI for Azerbaijan encounter

Kenny expects 'lessons to be learned' from Dublin draw

Preview: Kenny can back Robinson to change conversation

Egan upset 'people jumped down Robinson's throat'

Kenny focused on fixtures not fixated on future

Kenny praises players after dramatic night

Players reiterate support for Kenny after Serbia draw

Bazunu delighted after a busy night between the sticks

Portugal ease past Azerbaijan to move top of Group A

Late drama at Lansdowne as Ireland fight back for point