Rocco Vata bags hat-trick as Republic of Ireland U21s put seven past San Marino
Celtic’s Rocco Vata struck a hat-trick to help Republic of Ireland Under-21s claim an excellent 7-0 win away to San Marino.
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Rocco Vata plunders hat-trick as Ireland U21s rout San Marino
UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifier
Jim Crawford hails John O'Shea's calmness and knowledge
Republic of Ireland Under-21 manager Jim Crawford is confident that his one-time assistant John O'Shea has the temperament and knowledge to make a success of management.
Calum Kavanagh among quartet of maiden U21s call-ups
Calum Kavanagh, son of former Republic of Ireland midfielder Graham, has been handed a first call-up to Jim Crawford's Under-21s squad ahead of the European Championship qualifier gainst San Marino.
First Division round-up: Wexford win at UCD, Treaty held by Bray
Wexford came out on top in a battle of two teams with lofty ambitions and kickstarted their season with a deserved, yet hard-fought 2-1 victory at UCD, who are still searching for their first win at home - a run now stretching all the way back to August.
Championship wrap: Sinclair Armstrong nets as QPR stun Leicester, Ipswich and Saints make up ground
Republic of Ireland international Sinclair Armstrong scored as QPR boosted their survival hopes with a shock 2-1 success over Sky Bet Championship leaders Leicester at the King Power Stadium.
Keith Treacy: Ireland in 'safe hands' with John O'Shea for March friendlies but FAI have been 'reactive' in managerial search
Former Republic of Ireland international Keith Treacy believes the Boys in Green will be in "safe hands" under the stewardship of incoming interim manager John O'Shea but feels the FAI have been "reactive" in their search for a permanent head coach.
John O'Shea appointed interim Republic of Ireland manager
John O'Shea has been appointed interim Republic of Ireland manager for the two friendly international matches against Belgium and Switzerland in March.