'Guys kept on believing' - Hallgrimsson on his heroes Heimir Hallgrimsson's Republic of Ireland side have done it the hard way; and that particular theme would continue into the final game of this incredibly dramatic World Cup qualifying campaign. Soccer • 17 Nov
'Guys kept on believing' - Hallgrimsson on his heroes Heimir Hallgrimsson's Republic of Ireland side have done it the hard way; and that particular theme would continue into the final game of this incredibly dramatic World Cup qualifying campaign. Soccer • 17 Nov
Result can grow game says Hallgrimsson after vital win While Troy Parrott scored the three vital goals to push Ireland into the World Cup play-offs, manager Heimir Hallgrimsson urged the nation to use this moment to grow Irish football. Soccer • 16 Nov
Result can grow game says Hallgrimsson after vital win While Troy Parrott scored the three vital goals to push Ireland into the World Cup play-offs, manager Heimir Hallgrimsson urged the nation to use this moment to grow Irish football. Soccer • 16 Nov
Portugal rebound in style from Dublin defeat to qualify Portugal thrashed Armenia 9-1 in their final Group F qualifier on Sunday to qualify for the 2026 World Cup as group toppers, with Bruno Fernandes and Joao Neves leading the charge with a hat-trick each. Soccer • 16 Nov
Portugal rebound in style from Dublin defeat to qualify Portugal thrashed Armenia 9-1 in their final Group F qualifier on Sunday to qualify for the 2026 World Cup as group toppers, with Bruno Fernandes and Joao Neves leading the charge with a hat-trick each. Soccer • 16 Nov
Parrott hat-trick earns World Cup play-off perch Ireland's World Cup dream is alive and well after a remarkable, come-from-behind victory in Budapest, beating Hungary 3-2 at the Puskas Arena. Soccer • 16 Nov
Parrott hat-trick earns World Cup play-off perch Ireland's World Cup dream is alive and well after a remarkable, come-from-behind victory in Budapest, beating Hungary 3-2 at the Puskas Arena. Soccer • 16 Nov
Molumby starts as Heimir makes one change for Hungary Jayson Molumby comes into the Ireland starting XI as Heimir Hallgrimsson made one change for this afternoon's World Cup qualifier against Hungary. Soccer • 16 Nov
Molumby starts as Heimir makes one change for Hungary Jayson Molumby comes into the Ireland starting XI as Heimir Hallgrimsson made one change for this afternoon's World Cup qualifier against Hungary. Soccer • 16 Nov
Preview: Ireland look to Parrott Portugal performance Confidence is high, belief is building game by game, but can Ireland put in another heroic performance just three days after an energy-sapping, high octane victory over Portugal? Soccer • 16 Nov
Preview: Ireland look to Parrott Portugal performance Confidence is high, belief is building game by game, but can Ireland put in another heroic performance just three days after an energy-sapping, high octane victory over Portugal? Soccer • 16 Nov
Ferguson ruled out as Ireland eye vital win in Budapest Ireland must plan for their vital World Cup qualifier in Budapest without striker Evan Ferguson. Soccer • 15 Nov
Ferguson ruled out as Ireland eye vital win in Budapest Ireland must plan for their vital World Cup qualifier in Budapest without striker Evan Ferguson. Soccer • 15 Nov
Ireland's serpentine campaign slithers on to Budapest Saint Patrick might have driven the snakes out of Ireland, but Heimir Hallgrimsson summoned the nation's serpentine spirit to conjure a magnificent victory over Portugal. Soccer • 15 Nov
Ireland's serpentine campaign slithers on to Budapest Saint Patrick might have driven the snakes out of Ireland, but Heimir Hallgrimsson summoned the nation's serpentine spirit to conjure a magnificent victory over Portugal. Soccer • 15 Nov
Whatever happens in Budapest we'll always have Thursday Ireland have given themselves a puncher's chance of the playoffs - whatever happens, the memory of Thursday night will linger Soccer • 15 Nov
Whatever happens in Budapest we'll always have Thursday Ireland have given themselves a puncher's chance of the playoffs - whatever happens, the memory of Thursday night will linger Soccer • 15 Nov
'In our own hands' - Heimir primed for Budapest battle The performance the national team has been waiting years for finally came to fruition at Aviva Stadium with a two-goal victory over the FIFA number five ranked side to keep the World Cup dream alive. Soccer • 14 Nov
'In our own hands' - Heimir primed for Budapest battle The performance the national team has been waiting years for finally came to fruition at Aviva Stadium with a two-goal victory over the FIFA number five ranked side to keep the World Cup dream alive. Soccer • 14 Nov
Scales, Azaz and Taylor selected to face Portugal Liam Scales, Finn Azaz and Jack Taylor have all been included in the Ireland side to face Portugal in tonight's World Cup qualifier at Aviva Stadium. Soccer • 13 Nov
Scales, Azaz and Taylor selected to face Portugal Liam Scales, Finn Azaz and Jack Taylor have all been included in the Ireland side to face Portugal in tonight's World Cup qualifier at Aviva Stadium. Soccer • 13 Nov
Preview: World Cup hopes depend on perfect performance As the final bars of the national anthem reverberate throughout a thronged Aviva Stadium ahead of kick-off tonight, Ireland will know exactly what is needed to remain in the World Cup conversation. Soccer • 13 Nov
Preview: World Cup hopes depend on perfect performance As the final bars of the national anthem reverberate throughout a thronged Aviva Stadium ahead of kick-off tonight, Ireland will know exactly what is needed to remain in the World Cup conversation. Soccer • 13 Nov
Hallgrimsson wary of Ronaldo influence on referee Heimir Hallgrimsson is hoping that Cristiano Ronaldo does not hold too much sway with officials as Ireland host Portugal in a vital World Cup qualifier later this evening. Soccer • 13 Nov
Hallgrimsson wary of Ronaldo influence on referee Heimir Hallgrimsson is hoping that Cristiano Ronaldo does not hold too much sway with officials as Ireland host Portugal in a vital World Cup qualifier later this evening. Soccer • 13 Nov
Hallgrimsson confident Ireland will rise to occasion Heimir Hallgrimsson expects to see the best of his Ireland team when they take on Portugal at Aviva Stadium tomorrow evening, and is convinced that the players are ready to rise to the occasion. Soccer • 12 Nov
Hallgrimsson confident Ireland will rise to occasion Heimir Hallgrimsson expects to see the best of his Ireland team when they take on Portugal at Aviva Stadium tomorrow evening, and is convinced that the players are ready to rise to the occasion. Soccer • 12 Nov
Cullen dismisses underdog tag ahead of Portugal clash Ireland might be considered major underdogs ahead of their World Cup qualifying clash with Portugal, however, Josh Cullen is reluctant to accept the tag ahead of the vital Aviva Stadium encounter. Soccer • 12 Nov
Cullen dismisses underdog tag ahead of Portugal clash Ireland might be considered major underdogs ahead of their World Cup qualifying clash with Portugal, however, Josh Cullen is reluctant to accept the tag ahead of the vital Aviva Stadium encounter. Soccer • 12 Nov
Fairytale of New York as O'Toole eyes Ireland debut Back in 1958, a young Dubliner, Eric O'Toole, left his home in the port town of Dún Laoghaire and set sail for a new life in the United States of America. Soccer • 11 Nov
Fairytale of New York as O'Toole eyes Ireland debut Back in 1958, a young Dubliner, Eric O'Toole, left his home in the port town of Dún Laoghaire and set sail for a new life in the United States of America. Soccer • 11 Nov
Collins insists Ireland will pose threat to Portugal Nathan Collins believes that Ireland are willing and able to accept the difficult challenge of securing a result against Portugal on Thursday night at Aviva Stadium. Soccer • 11 Nov
Collins insists Ireland will pose threat to Portugal Nathan Collins believes that Ireland are willing and able to accept the difficult challenge of securing a result against Portugal on Thursday night at Aviva Stadium. Soccer • 11 Nov
'Wait and see' - O'Shea offers hope of Ferguson fitness The Republic of Ireland management are going to have to play a waiting game to see whether Evan Ferguson will be available for the final World Cup qualifier against Hungary in Budapest next week. Soccer • 10 Nov
'Wait and see' - O'Shea offers hope of Ferguson fitness The Republic of Ireland management are going to have to play a waiting game to see whether Evan Ferguson will be available for the final World Cup qualifier against Hungary in Budapest next week. Soccer • 10 Nov
Squad status justifies O'Toole inclusion - Hallgrimsson Heimir Hallgrimsson has defended his decision to bring uncapped Kevin O'Toole into his squad ahead of two vital World Cup qualifiers against Portugal and Hungary. Soccer • 06 Nov
Squad status justifies O'Toole inclusion - Hallgrimsson Heimir Hallgrimsson has defended his decision to bring uncapped Kevin O'Toole into his squad ahead of two vital World Cup qualifiers against Portugal and Hungary. Soccer • 06 Nov
Ferguson injury concern for Ireland ahead of qualifiers The Republic of Ireland may be sweating on the fitness of Evan Ferguson ahead of next month's World Cup qualifying double-header after the striker was taken off injured while playing for Roma, while Ipwich forward Sammie Szmodics has undergone a knee operation. Soccer • 06 Nov
Ferguson injury concern for Ireland ahead of qualifiers The Republic of Ireland may be sweating on the fitness of Evan Ferguson ahead of next month's World Cup qualifying double-header after the striker was taken off injured while playing for Roma, while Ipwich forward Sammie Szmodics has undergone a knee operation. Soccer • 06 Nov
Ireland remain in conversation but tough task ahead Ireland's scrappy victory over Armenia ensured that Heimir Hallgrimsson's side remain in the World Cup conversation going into the November international window, however, there is a steep challenge awaiting in the final two games of the campaign. Soccer • 15 Oct
Ireland remain in conversation but tough task ahead Ireland's scrappy victory over Armenia ensured that Heimir Hallgrimsson's side remain in the World Cup conversation going into the November international window, however, there is a steep challenge awaiting in the final two games of the campaign. Soccer • 15 Oct
Player Ratings: Festy and Ferguson shine brightest Here is how we rated the Boys in Green in the 1-0 victory over Armenia in Dublin. Soccer • 14 Oct
Player Ratings: Festy and Ferguson shine brightest Here is how we rated the Boys in Green in the 1-0 victory over Armenia in Dublin. Soccer • 14 Oct
Azaz and Smallbone named for must-win Armenia clash Finn Azaz and Will Smallbone have been named to start Ireland's must-win World Cup qualifier against Armenia at Aviva Stadium, kick-off 7:45pm. Soccer • 14 Oct
Azaz and Smallbone named for must-win Armenia clash Finn Azaz and Will Smallbone have been named to start Ireland's must-win World Cup qualifier against Armenia at Aviva Stadium, kick-off 7:45pm. Soccer • 14 Oct
Preview: Dramatic night awaits with dream in balance Armenia put a major dent in Ireland's qualifying campaign, and now the eastern European side can potentially drive the final nail into the national team's World Cup ambitions. Soccer • 14 Oct
Preview: Dramatic night awaits with dream in balance Armenia put a major dent in Ireland's qualifying campaign, and now the eastern European side can potentially drive the final nail into the national team's World Cup ambitions. Soccer • 14 Oct
Big performance igniting 'team fire' in Ireland squad The defeat to Armenia might still be fresh in the memory for Heimir Hallgrimsson and the Ireland squad, however, victory is the only thing on the agenda as the return game takes place at Aviva Stadium this evening. Soccer • 14 Oct
Big performance igniting 'team fire' in Ireland squad The defeat to Armenia might still be fresh in the memory for Heimir Hallgrimsson and the Ireland squad, however, victory is the only thing on the agenda as the return game takes place at Aviva Stadium this evening. Soccer • 14 Oct
