Hallgrimsson confident of win but wary of Armenia Heimir Hallgrimsson is confident that Ireland's World Cup qualification campaign will finally kick-start with a victory over Armenia at Aviva Stadium on Tuesday night. Soccer • 13 Oct
Hallgrimsson confident of win but wary of Armenia Heimir Hallgrimsson is confident that Ireland's World Cup qualification campaign will finally kick-start with a victory over Armenia at Aviva Stadium on Tuesday night. Soccer • 13 Oct
Positive Portugal performance sets up Armenia must-win The management called for an Irish performance, the players obliged. Nothing tangible in Lisbon, however, the rewards should come later for Heimir Hallgrimsson's side. Soccer • 13 Oct
Positive Portugal performance sets up Armenia must-win The management called for an Irish performance, the players obliged. Nothing tangible in Lisbon, however, the rewards should come later for Heimir Hallgrimsson's side. Soccer • 13 Oct
Coleman encouraged despite not so happy birthday Seamus Coleman's 37th birthday wasn't his happiest but the Republic of Ireland veteran was encouraged by his side's performance in their heart-breaking World Cup qualifying defeat to Portugal. Soccer • 12 Oct
Coleman encouraged despite not so happy birthday Seamus Coleman's 37th birthday wasn't his happiest but the Republic of Ireland veteran was encouraged by his side's performance in their heart-breaking World Cup qualifying defeat to Portugal. Soccer • 12 Oct
Referee showed Portugal too much respect - Hallgrimsson Back-to-back defeats for Ireland in their quest for World Cup qualification, but a real case of chalk and cheese when comparing the loss in Armenia to tonight's defeat in Lisbon. Soccer • 12 Oct
Referee showed Portugal too much respect - Hallgrimsson Back-to-back defeats for Ireland in their quest for World Cup qualification, but a real case of chalk and cheese when comparing the loss in Armenia to tonight's defeat in Lisbon. Soccer • 12 Oct
WC qualifying: Hungary beat Armenia for first win The Republic of Ireland's group rivals Hungary picked up their first win of the World Cup qualifying campaign as they saw off Armenia 2-0 in Budapest. Soccer • 12 Oct
WC qualifying: Hungary beat Armenia for first win The Republic of Ireland's group rivals Hungary picked up their first win of the World Cup qualifying campaign as they saw off Armenia 2-0 in Budapest. Soccer • 12 Oct
Coleman returns to Ireland XI for Portugal clash Seamus Coleman is back in the Ireland starting XI as manager Heimir Hallgrimsson named his side to face Portugal at the Jose Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon. Soccer • 11 Oct
Coleman returns to Ireland XI for Portugal clash Seamus Coleman is back in the Ireland starting XI as manager Heimir Hallgrimsson named his side to face Portugal at the Jose Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon. Soccer • 11 Oct
WC round-up: France win, Swiss dent Sweden chances Kylian Mbappe scored for the 13th time in 14 appearances this season, as France beat Azerbaijan 3-0 in their World Cup qualifier, while Sweden fell to a 2-0 defeat at home to Switzerland. Soccer • 10 Oct
WC round-up: France win, Swiss dent Sweden chances Kylian Mbappe scored for the 13th time in 14 appearances this season, as France beat Azerbaijan 3-0 in their World Cup qualifier, while Sweden fell to a 2-0 defeat at home to Switzerland. Soccer • 10 Oct
Preview: Which Ireland will appear for Portugal clash? What are this Ireland team capable of when they come face to face with Portugal at the Jose Alvalade Stadium this evening? Soccer • 11 Oct
Preview: Which Ireland will appear for Portugal clash? What are this Ireland team capable of when they come face to face with Portugal at the Jose Alvalade Stadium this evening? Soccer • 11 Oct
Heimir insists players know their roles in Lisbon Heimir Hallgrimsson is adamant that his players were well-versed in the challenge of taking on Armenia last month. Soccer • 11 Oct
Heimir insists players know their roles in Lisbon Heimir Hallgrimsson is adamant that his players were well-versed in the challenge of taking on Armenia last month. Soccer • 11 Oct
Near perfect performance needed to get Portugal return Heimir Hallgrimsson believes that Ireland need to produce a performance that is close to flawless in order to take anything from Saturday evening's World Cup qualifier against Portugal in Lisbon. Soccer • 10 Oct
Near perfect performance needed to get Portugal return Heimir Hallgrimsson believes that Ireland need to produce a performance that is close to flawless in order to take anything from Saturday evening's World Cup qualifier against Portugal in Lisbon. Soccer • 10 Oct
World Cup wrap: Big wins for Netherlands and Denmark A brace of penalties by Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo helped Netherlands register a 4-0 World Cup qualifier win at Malta to move top of Group G, while there were notable wins for Denmark and Scotland in Group C. Soccer • 09 Oct
World Cup wrap: Big wins for Netherlands and Denmark A brace of penalties by Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo helped Netherlands register a 4-0 World Cup qualifier win at Malta to move top of Group G, while there were notable wins for Denmark and Scotland in Group C. Soccer • 09 Oct
Scotland turn it around to floor Greece at Hampden Lewis Ferguson netted his first Scotland goal as Steve Clarke's side came from behind to beat Greece 3-1 and maintain their promising start to their World Cup qualifying campaign. Soccer • 09 Oct
Scotland turn it around to floor Greece at Hampden Lewis Ferguson netted his first Scotland goal as Steve Clarke's side came from behind to beat Greece 3-1 and maintain their promising start to their World Cup qualifying campaign. Soccer • 09 Oct
Hallgrimsson's Ireland aim to go cloudbusting in Lisbon The Ireland team arrived into Lisbon, greeted by clear blue skies across the Portuguese capital, and yet a dark cloud appears to shroud this squad wherever it travels. Soccer • 10 Oct
Hallgrimsson's Ireland aim to go cloudbusting in Lisbon The Ireland team arrived into Lisbon, greeted by clear blue skies across the Portuguese capital, and yet a dark cloud appears to shroud this squad wherever it travels. Soccer • 10 Oct
Irish ethos paramount against Portugal - O'Shea Republic of Ireland assistant head coach John O'Shea wants the Boys in Green to show belief that they can get a result against Portugal in Lisbon on Saturday. Soccer • 09 Oct
Irish ethos paramount against Portugal - O'Shea Republic of Ireland assistant head coach John O'Shea wants the Boys in Green to show belief that they can get a result against Portugal in Lisbon on Saturday. Soccer • 09 Oct
Azaz: Armenia pain can reignite World Cup campaign Finn Azaz is convinced that Ireland can use the pain of the defeat in Armenia to help reignite the national team's World Cup qualifying campaign. Soccer • 09 Oct
Azaz: Armenia pain can reignite World Cup campaign Finn Azaz is convinced that Ireland can use the pain of the defeat in Armenia to help reignite the national team's World Cup qualifying campaign. Soccer • 09 Oct
Ireland boost for Portugal as striking duo declared fit Evan Ferguson and Troy Parrott could both feature in the Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifier against Portugal in Lisbon on Saturday. Soccer • 09 Oct
Ireland boost for Portugal as striking duo declared fit Evan Ferguson and Troy Parrott could both feature in the Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifier against Portugal in Lisbon on Saturday. Soccer • 09 Oct
Serial winners and superstars - Meet Portugal's squad Fresh from the sobering defeat to Armenia last time out, the Republic of Ireland have the unenviable task of getting their World Cup qualifying campaign back on track away to a Portugal side ranked fifth in the world. Here is an in-depth look at their squad. Soccer • 06 Oct
Serial winners and superstars - Meet Portugal's squad Fresh from the sobering defeat to Armenia last time out, the Republic of Ireland have the unenviable task of getting their World Cup qualifying campaign back on track away to a Portugal side ranked fifth in the world. Here is an in-depth look at their squad. Soccer • 06 Oct
Hallgrimsson wants players to restore pride in Portugal Heimir Hallgrimsson has had just over three weeks to process the humiliating defeat to Armenia and the Ireland manager finally offered a detailed post mortem of proceedings, which put the national team's World Cup campaign in real jeopardy. Soccer • 03 Oct
Hallgrimsson wants players to restore pride in Portugal Heimir Hallgrimsson has had just over three weeks to process the humiliating defeat to Armenia and the Ireland manager finally offered a detailed post mortem of proceedings, which put the national team's World Cup campaign in real jeopardy. Soccer • 03 Oct
Heimir hoping experience can help kickstart campaign Heimir Hallgrimsson still believes that Ireland can qualify for next year's World Cup, and has added experience to his squad ahead of the upcoming double-header against Portugal and Armenia. Soccer • 02 Oct
Heimir hoping experience can help kickstart campaign Heimir Hallgrimsson still believes that Ireland can qualify for next year's World Cup, and has added experience to his squad ahead of the upcoming double-header against Portugal and Armenia. Soccer • 02 Oct
World Cup hopes shattered as Ireland shocked by Armenia Ireland's World Cup dream turned into a nightmare as Heimir Hallgrimsson's side were shocked in Yerevan, losing 2-1 to bottom seed Armenia at the Republican Stadium. Soccer • 10 Sep
World Cup hopes shattered as Ireland shocked by Armenia Ireland's World Cup dream turned into a nightmare as Heimir Hallgrimsson's side were shocked in Yerevan, losing 2-1 to bottom seed Armenia at the Republican Stadium. Soccer • 10 Sep
World Cup qualifying recap: Armenia 2-1 Ireland The Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifying hopes suffered a huge blow as they slumped to a 2-1 defeat away to Armenia. Here's how it happened. Soccer • 09 Sep
World Cup qualifying recap: Armenia 2-1 Ireland The Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifying hopes suffered a huge blow as they slumped to a 2-1 defeat away to Armenia. Here's how it happened. Soccer • 09 Sep
Focus is key as Ireland look to kick-start campaign It's all about focus for Ireland when it comes to this Tuesday evening's World Cup qualifier against Armenia, according to manager Heimir Hallgrimsson. Soccer • 09 Sep
Focus is key as Ireland look to kick-start campaign It's all about focus for Ireland when it comes to this Tuesday evening's World Cup qualifier against Armenia, according to manager Heimir Hallgrimsson. Soccer • 09 Sep
Preview: Ireland can steady the ship with Yerevan win The Republic of Ireland are already playing catch up in their quest to qualify for the World Cup as they get set to take on Armenia in Yerevan on Tuesday evening. Soccer • 09 Sep
Preview: Ireland can steady the ship with Yerevan win The Republic of Ireland are already playing catch up in their quest to qualify for the World Cup as they get set to take on Armenia in Yerevan on Tuesday evening. Soccer • 09 Sep
Hallgrimsson expects early test against Armenia Heimir Hallgrimsson will expect his players to be tuned in from the first whistle as Ireland take on Armenia in Tuesday's World Cup qualifier in Yerevan. Soccer • 08 Sep
Hallgrimsson expects early test against Armenia Heimir Hallgrimsson will expect his players to be tuned in from the first whistle as Ireland take on Armenia in Tuesday's World Cup qualifier in Yerevan. Soccer • 08 Sep
'Go gung-ho' - Hallgrimsson urged players to fight back If Ireland are going to qualify for the World Cup, it would appear that they are going to have to do it the hard way, following a fortuitous 2-2 draw with Hungary to open the campaign. Soccer • 07 Sep
'Go gung-ho' - Hallgrimsson urged players to fight back If Ireland are going to qualify for the World Cup, it would appear that they are going to have to do it the hard way, following a fortuitous 2-2 draw with Hungary to open the campaign. Soccer • 07 Sep
