Pat's template for Istanbul date with destiny

Mahon to step if for Ireland play-off

Republic of Ireland assistant head coach Alan Mahon will take charge of the women's senior team for their UEFA Nations League promotion/relegation play-off against Belgium

Jess Ziu and Jamie Finn back in Ireland fold for Belgium play-off

Jess Ziu and Jamie Finn are back in the Republic of Ireland squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League promotion/relegation play-off against Belgium, but Courtney Brosnan is out.

Europe's Ryder Cup performance should be the focus - McIlroy

Rory McIlroy believes that it's time to focus on how well the European team performed at the Ryder Cup at Bethpage, rather than the antics and hostility of the US fans.

Josh van der Flier on Lions disappointment

Josh van der Flier has revealed that Andy Farrell spoke of a "gut feeling" on his Test teams omission.

Van der Flier on Lions omission

Leinster's Josh van der Flier talks to RTÉ Sport

Sadlier not convinced by tepid Ireland display

Richie Sadlier isn't confident that Ireland can get the results they need in their next two games against Hungary and Portugal to keep their World Cup hopes alive.

Hallgrímsson not giving up on World Cup dream

Heimir Hallgrímsson still believes Ireland can get the results they need against Portugal and Hungary next month.

Ebosele named Player of the Match

Festy Ebosele is named as the Player of the Match as Ireland beat the ten-men of Armenia 1-0 to keep their feint World Cup qualification hopes alive.

Shane Ryan defends decision to join the Enhanced Games

RTÉ Sport's Clare McNamara talks to Shane Ryan about his controversial decision to join the Enhanced Games

Lopes helps Cape Verde to World Cup glory

Shamrock Rovers captain Pico Lopes will play at the World Cup next summer

How will underdogs Bohs look to upset Cup final favourites Athlone?

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Méabh De Búrca looks at how they might try to upset double-chasing Athlone Town. Watch or listen to the full episode on rte.ie, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.

Fond farewells for O'Gorman and Duggan

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Rachel Graham and Méabh De Búrca pay tribute to Áine O'Gorman and Karen Duggan who were among the Girls in Green and Women's LOI legends to make their playing career farewells on Saturday. Watch or listen to the full episode on rte.ie, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.

Are the Boys in Green lacking a coherent identity?

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Keith Treacy on Ireland's need to find a consistent tactical identity under Heimir Hallgrimsson. Watch or listen to the full episode on rte.ie, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.

Nathan Collins eyes a 'top performance' against Armenia

The Ireland captain is confident that things will gel to enable a first victory in World Cup qualifying.

Martinez: Portugal deserved win but Ireland were tough nut to crack

Unhappy birthday for 'disappointed' Seamus Coleman

Silva hails Irish 'tough group of lads'

Portuguese mid-fielder Bernardo Silva hails Irish players as 'tough group of lads' and praises Caoimhín Kelleher goalkeeping

Kelleher boots away Ronaldo penalty in Lisbon

Caoimhín Kelleher saved a Cristiano Ronaldo penalty in Ireland's 1-0 defeat to Portugal

Hallgrimsson laments 'painful' late loss to Portugal

Heimir Hallgrimsson lamented a "painful" late 1-0 defeat to Portugal that undid a resolute backs-to-the-wall performance in Lisbon