James McClean secures play-off spot in famous away win James McClean proved to be the Ireland match-winner yet again as Martin O'Neill's side claimed a World Cup play-off spot courtesy of a 1-0 victory over Wales in Cardiff. Soccer • 10 Oct 17
James McClean secures play-off spot in famous away win James McClean proved to be the Ireland match-winner yet again as Martin O'Neill's side claimed a World Cup play-off spot courtesy of a 1-0 victory over Wales in Cardiff. Soccer • 10 Oct 17
WATCH: Wales v Republic of Ireland Darragh Maloney hosts RTÉ2's coverage and he is joined in studio by Eamon Dunphy, Liam Brady and Richie Sadlier. George Hamilton commentates, with Jim Beglin alongside him in Cardiff City Stadium Soccer • 09 Oct 17
WATCH: Wales v Republic of Ireland Darragh Maloney hosts RTÉ2's coverage and he is joined in studio by Eamon Dunphy, Liam Brady and Richie Sadlier. George Hamilton commentates, with Jim Beglin alongside him in Cardiff City Stadium Soccer • 09 Oct 17
Ireland midfielder McCarthy ruled out of Wales clash James McCarthy will play no part in Ireland's final World Cup qualifier in Wales tomorrow night as the Everton midfielder has returned to his club. Soccer • 09 Oct 17
Ireland midfielder McCarthy ruled out of Wales clash James McCarthy will play no part in Ireland's final World Cup qualifier in Wales tomorrow night as the Everton midfielder has returned to his club. Soccer • 09 Oct 17
Late Finnish opens another avenue for Ireland Ireland's hopes of reaching the play-offs received a boost in Croatia on Friday night as a previously hopeless Group I came back into the reckoning for our World Cup permutations. Soccer • 07 Oct 17
Late Finnish opens another avenue for Ireland Ireland's hopes of reaching the play-offs received a boost in Croatia on Friday night as a previously hopeless Group I came back into the reckoning for our World Cup permutations. Soccer • 07 Oct 17
Murphy bags brace as Ireland get win ahead of showdown A brace from Daryl Murphy in the first half saw the Republic of Ireland defeat Moldiva 2-0 at the Aviva Stadium and so keep them in the hunt for a World Cup qualifying play-off place. Soccer • 06 Oct 17
Murphy bags brace as Ireland get win ahead of showdown A brace from Daryl Murphy in the first half saw the Republic of Ireland defeat Moldiva 2-0 at the Aviva Stadium and so keep them in the hunt for a World Cup qualifying play-off place. Soccer • 06 Oct 17
Determined Hogan ready to scale new heights Scott Hogan has had a long journey to making his Ireland debut and he wants to start it with goals. Soccer • 06 Oct 17
Determined Hogan ready to scale new heights Scott Hogan has had a long journey to making his Ireland debut and he wants to start it with goals. Soccer • 06 Oct 17
Patience, not invention, key against reshaped Moldova Can Moldova throw a spanner in the works and call a halt to Ireland's World Cup qualifying campaign? Soccer • 05 Oct 17
Patience, not invention, key against reshaped Moldova Can Moldova throw a spanner in the works and call a halt to Ireland's World Cup qualifying campaign? Soccer • 05 Oct 17
'It feels like a cup final without a guaranteed trophy' Former Republic of Ireland international Stephen Elliott gives his view on the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Moldova and Wales. Soccer • 05 Oct 17
'It feels like a cup final without a guaranteed trophy' Former Republic of Ireland international Stephen Elliott gives his view on the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Moldova and Wales. Soccer • 05 Oct 17
FIFA announce simplified format for World Cup draw FIFA announced a new and simplified format for the 2018 World Cup draw with the teams to be grouped by their place in the world ranking rather than their continent. Soccer • 14 Sep 17
FIFA announce simplified format for World Cup draw FIFA announced a new and simplified format for the 2018 World Cup draw with the teams to be grouped by their place in the world ranking rather than their continent. Soccer • 14 Sep 17
Meyler a ray of hope amid disappointment Ireland may have suffered defeat against Serbia in Dublin but there were bright spots and none more so than the performance of David Meyler who once again proved he's the the man for the job. Any job. Soccer • 06 Sep 17
Meyler a ray of hope amid disappointment Ireland may have suffered defeat against Serbia in Dublin but there were bright spots and none more so than the performance of David Meyler who once again proved he's the the man for the job. Any job. Soccer • 06 Sep 17
Watch: Republic of Ireland v Serbia Presenter Darragh Maloney is joined in the Aviva Stadium for RTÉ 2's coverage of tonight's World Cup qualifier by analysts Eamon Dunphy, Liam Brady and Damien Duff. Soccer • 05 Sep 17
Watch: Republic of Ireland v Serbia Presenter Darragh Maloney is joined in the Aviva Stadium for RTÉ 2's coverage of tonight's World Cup qualifier by analysts Eamon Dunphy, Liam Brady and Damien Duff. Soccer • 05 Sep 17
Hendrick ruled out of Serbia clash Jeff Hendrick has been ruled out of the Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifier against Serbia tomorrow. Soccer • 04 Sep 17
Hendrick ruled out of Serbia clash Jeff Hendrick has been ruled out of the Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifier against Serbia tomorrow. Soccer • 04 Sep 17
Belgium secure World Cup spot and shock draw for France Belgium qualified for next year's World Cup by beating Greece but France were pegged back by a humiliating goalless draw at home to Luxembourg. Soccer • 03 Sep 17
Belgium secure World Cup spot and shock draw for France Belgium qualified for next year's World Cup by beating Greece but France were pegged back by a humiliating goalless draw at home to Luxembourg. Soccer • 03 Sep 17
Long feels like he belongs in O'Neill's Ireland squad Kevin Long admits that he was shocked to receive his initial Republic of Ireland call-up back in June, but that feeling quickly wore off. Soccer • 30 Aug 17
Long feels like he belongs in O'Neill's Ireland squad Kevin Long admits that he was shocked to receive his initial Republic of Ireland call-up back in June, but that feeling quickly wore off. Soccer • 30 Aug 17
RTÉ remains the home of Irish soccer until 2022 RTÉ has successfully secured broadcast and online rights for the UEFA Euro 2020 Finals, and qualifiers to UEFA Euro 2020 and the FIFA World Cup 2022. Soccer • 23 Aug 17
RTÉ remains the home of Irish soccer until 2022 RTÉ has successfully secured broadcast and online rights for the UEFA Euro 2020 Finals, and qualifiers to UEFA Euro 2020 and the FIFA World Cup 2022. Soccer • 23 Aug 17
Northern Ireland back to avenge humiliation in Baku Northern Ireland are back in Baku four years on from one of their most humiliating results when Azerbaijan defeated O'Neill's side 2-0 towards the end of their 2014 World Cup qualifiers. Soccer • 10 Jun 17
Northern Ireland back to avenge humiliation in Baku Northern Ireland are back in Baku four years on from one of their most humiliating results when Azerbaijan defeated O'Neill's side 2-0 towards the end of their 2014 World Cup qualifiers. Soccer • 10 Jun 17
Bale backs Coleman to lead Wales to Russia 2018 Wales manager Chris Coleman is the right man to guide the country to their first World Cup finals since 1958, insists Gareth Bale. Soccer • 11 Apr 17
Bale backs Coleman to lead Wales to Russia 2018 Wales manager Chris Coleman is the right man to guide the country to their first World Cup finals since 1958, insists Gareth Bale. Soccer • 11 Apr 17
Horgan hopes to help Ireland to World Cup Daryl Horgan has set his sights on helping the Republic of Ireland qualify for the 2018 World Cup after making his international debut against Iceland last night. Soccer • 29 Mar 17
Horgan hopes to help Ireland to World Cup Daryl Horgan has set his sights on helping the Republic of Ireland qualify for the 2018 World Cup after making his international debut against Iceland last night. Soccer • 29 Mar 17
Ten-man Wales hang on for Ireland draw The Republic of Ireland moved level on points with Serbia at the top of Group D after a dour stalemate against Wales, but a horrific injury to captain Seamus Coleman tarnished a decent result for the injury-ravaged hosts. Soccer • 24 Mar 17
Ten-man Wales hang on for Ireland draw The Republic of Ireland moved level on points with Serbia at the top of Group D after a dour stalemate against Wales, but a horrific injury to captain Seamus Coleman tarnished a decent result for the injury-ravaged hosts. Soccer • 24 Mar 17
Wes Hoolahan ruled out of Wales clash Wes Hoolahan has been ruled out of the Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifier against Wales with a thigh injury. Soccer • 20 Mar 17
Wes Hoolahan ruled out of Wales clash Wes Hoolahan has been ruled out of the Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifier against Wales with a thigh injury. Soccer • 20 Mar 17
Ireland assemble minus a few ahead of Wales showdown The Ireland camp met up on Sunday as they prepare for Friday's World Cup qualifier with Wales at the Aviva Stadium and as always, there was a few fallers at the last hurdle of clubs games over the weekend. Soccer • 20 Mar 17
Ireland assemble minus a few ahead of Wales showdown The Ireland camp met up on Sunday as they prepare for Friday's World Cup qualifier with Wales at the Aviva Stadium and as always, there was a few fallers at the last hurdle of clubs games over the weekend. Soccer • 20 Mar 17
Evans and Cathcart named in Northern Ireland squad Corry Evans has been included in a Northern Ireland squad that has also been boosted by Craig Cathcart's return for the home World Cup qualifier with Norway later this month. Soccer • 10 Mar 17
Evans and Cathcart named in Northern Ireland squad Corry Evans has been included in a Northern Ireland squad that has also been boosted by Craig Cathcart's return for the home World Cup qualifier with Norway later this month. Soccer • 10 Mar 17
North's Laverty looking to lead Norwich to the top Northern Ireland striker Kyle Lafferty has urged his club manager Alex Neil to trust him to reignite Norwich's Premier League promotion bid. Soccer • 13 Nov 16
North's Laverty looking to lead Norwich to the top Northern Ireland striker Kyle Lafferty has urged his club manager Alex Neil to trust him to reignite Norwich's Premier League promotion bid. Soccer • 13 Nov 16
Ireland line-up includes Arter and Hoolahan Harry Arter is to make his first competitive start as Martin O'Neill names an attacking line-up for the Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifier against Austria. Soccer • 12 Nov 16
Ireland line-up includes Arter and Hoolahan Harry Arter is to make his first competitive start as Martin O'Neill names an attacking line-up for the Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifier against Austria. Soccer • 12 Nov 16
England send Scotland packing at Wembley A trio of thundering headers gave England a thumping victory over their oldest foes as Scotland were swept aside 3-0 in Friday's World Cup qualifier at Wembley. Soccer • 11 Nov 16
England send Scotland packing at Wembley A trio of thundering headers gave England a thumping victory over their oldest foes as Scotland were swept aside 3-0 in Friday's World Cup qualifier at Wembley. Soccer • 11 Nov 16
