Breaking: Republic of Ireland to face Finland in U21s Euro playoff
The Republic of Ireland will meet Finland in the U21 European Championship playoffs with the winners progressing to the finals in Albania and Serbia in 2027.
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Eight-goal Ireland move closer to World Cup spot as they outclass Kazakhstan in Astana
The Republic of Ireland scored eight goals – five from headers – at the Astana Arena to remain on course to face the winners of Belgium versus Poland in a playoff final next month to qualify for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil.
Kazakhstan v Ireland live updates: Follow the action from World Cup playoff
Good morning – or if you’re in Astana, a highly pleasant afternoon to you. That’s where the Republic of Ireland’s women kick-start their efforts to get through four World Cup qualifying play-off games, the prize, if they prevail, a place at next summer’s finals in Brazil.
Ireland under-21s to face Finland in Euro 2027 playoffs
The Republic of Ireland under-21s will face Finland in a playoff to reach the 2027 European Championships in Serbia and Albania.
FAI Cup semi-final preview: In-form Bohemians can overcome revitalised Waterford
Chasing a league and cup double for the first time since 2008, Bohemians are unbeaten in seven domestic games, dating back to the trip to Waterford on August 9th where they came unstuck against the most lethal strike force in the country.
'Obsessed' Ward brushes aside Villa talk before Ireland playoff
Oct 8 : Ireland women's manager Carla Ward said she remained "obsessed" with reaching next year's World Cup and would not allow media speculation linking her with a return to Aston Villa to distract her from the playoffs.
Jessie Stapleton hoping fresh start at club level will give her Ireland boost
It was a summer of upheaval for over half of the Republic of Ireland squad currently limbering up in Astana for the first leg of their World Cup qualifying playoff against Kazakhstan on Friday.
Chloe Mustaki: Ireland defender enjoying best spell of career ahead of Kazakhstan playoff
It’s a whole 17 years since the Republic of Ireland’s women played in Kazakhstan, the game proving to be the last in the senior international career of one of their midfielders who had decided to focus on another sport. She did all right at it too, did Katie Taylor.