FAI hopeful Fleetwood hero Conor Haughey will switch allegiance
The FAI are hopeful of Fleetwood Town’s League Cup hero Conor Haughey joining the Republic ranks in the coming months.
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Fifa investigating after Ireland v England Under-15 World Cup game abandoned
The Under-15 World Cup match between the Republic of Ireland and England was abandoned on Monday after an allegation that an Irish player made a racist remark.
Sarault finishes 1st, 2nd on final day of Vancouver short track World Tour stop
Canada's mixed relay team came up just short of a podium finish on Sunday at the ISU Short Track World Tour event in Vancouver.
Poland’s breakthrough generation await Ireland in World Cup playoff
Woman’s football in Poland is experiencing its breakthrough moment. Having reached their first major tournament at last year’s Euros, Nina Patalon’s side can qualify for the Women’s World Cup next summer by beating the Republic of Ireland over a two-legged playoff in December.
Ireland set up World Cup playoff against Poland in December
The Republic of Ireland must outlast Poland over two legs, to be held in Gdańsk, and at the Aviva Stadium on December 5th, to qualify for the World Cup in Brazil next summer.
Carla Ward strikes only positive notes ahead of World Cup playoff against Poland
The upbeat feeling around Carla Ward’s Republic of Ireland squad continues apace as only Poland stand in their way of reaching a second successive World Cup in Brazil next summer.
‘We want to be better’: Carla Ward urges Ireland to build on eight-goal lead over Kazakhstan
Mostly good problems lie ahead for the Republic of Ireland. Carla Ward’s coaching staff can begin to prepare for next month’s World Cup playoff final against Belgium or Poland before their semi-final second leg even kicks off in Cork on Tuesday night.
Dara O’Shea’s winning goal against Fulham the latest episode in his whirlwind few weeks
We have grown accustomed over time to hearing Republic of Ireland players remark how a sojourn with the international team can offer a safe house of sorts from the rigmarole of club life, especially if minutes are scarce and the love is not being shown.