Corluka a major doubt for SundayGROUP C NEWS: FORMER TOTTENHAM defender Vedran Corluka will see a specialist in Warsaw this morning in the hope he can overcome…Fri Jun 08 2012 - 01:00
Given is '100 per cent', says TardelliSoccer: Republic of Ireland assistant manager Marco Tardelli says Shay Given is “100 per cent” fit ahead of the opening Euro…Thu Jun 07 2012 - 01:00
Shay's a given for Sunday - KellySoccer: Goalkeeping coach Alan Kelly maintained this afternoon there are no concerns over Shay Given’s availability for the …Wed Jun 06 2012 - 01:00
Trapattoni has a change of heartSoccer: Giovanni Trapattoni has insisted he has not changed his mind on his starting XI for Croatia on Sunday, despite claiming…Tue Jun 05 2012 - 01:00
McShane happy to be outside looking inTHE BILLBOARDS around Dublin describing Giovanni Trapattoni as Ireland’s 12th man are a reminder of how important the role is…Mon May 28 2012 - 01:00
Long happy to get the ball rollingSoccer: Shane Long believes his winning goal in the friendly against Bosnia-Herzegovina was “massive” and could be important…Sat May 26 2012 - 01:00
Trapattoni sees a lot of positivesSoccer: History shows you can’t put much stock in these warm-up gamesSat May 26 2012 - 01:00
Green replaces Fahey in Trapattoni's squadSoccer: Derby County’s Paul Green has been called into the Republic of Ireland squad for Euro 2012 after midfielder Keith Fahey…Sat May 26 2012 - 01:00
Casualties the priority for this WardThe Wolves left-back still has to pinch himself over his international successFri May 25 2012 - 01:00
Dunne and St Ledger to startSoccer: Whether by accident or design Giovanni Trapattoni threw his first curve ball of the European Championships today when…Fri May 25 2012 - 01:00
The only way is up for DoyleSOCCER: FOR THOSE who’ve been asking, Kevin Doyle hasn’t gone anywhereTue May 22 2012 - 01:00
O'Shea takes a day off, Whelan arrivesSoccer: The Republic of Ireland squad swapped the training ground for the gym in their first session this morning, with captain…Mon May 21 2012 - 01:00
Trapattoni to err on the side of cautionSoccer: Giovanni Trapattoni will not take a risk with John O'Shea's fitness in the build up to Euro 2012 after the defender …Sun May 20 2012 - 01:00
Tardelli slips in a bold predictionSoccer: Marco Tardelli tends to keep his pitchside briefings reasonably low key for the most partFri May 18 2012 - 01:00
Trapattoni has his homework doneSoccer: Giovanni Trapattoni took his first official training session of the Euro 2012 finals campaign at Malahide’s Gannon Park…Thu May 17 2012 - 01:00
McCarthy withdraws, McClean gets the callSoccer: James McCarthy will miss Euro 2012 after withdrawing from contention for Giovanni Trapattoni’s squad following his father…Mon May 07 2012 - 01:00
Ward looking to greener pasturesSoccer: Stephen Ward is putting a painful campaign behind him and focusing on Poland, where he and, quite possibly, three of…Thu May 03 2012 - 01:00
Etihad Timeline: Mancini's men take the advantage2 min: Manchester United have a penalty claim waved away after Michael Carrick’s close-range effort looks to be blocked by the…Tue May 01 2012 - 01:00
O'Shea eager to enjoy chance that's been a long time comingJOHN O’SHEA doesn’t do flusteredThu Apr 19 2012 - 01:00
Trapattoni adamant the maximum was achievedGIOVANNI TRAPATTONI believes he got the most out of the Republic of Ireland players at his disposal on an “emotional” journey…Tue Mar 27 2012 - 01:00
Kelly's recollection hazy but warmSoccer: Like much of the Ireland squad and the rest of the country, Stephen Kelly’s memories of major tournament appearances…Thu Mar 08 2012 - 00:00
Harrington has cheeky plan for Olympic dominationGOLF: INSISTING HE has the best interests of Irish golf at heart, Pádraig Harrington has called on Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell…Fri Feb 03 2012 - 00:00
Media come in for criticismFORMER CLARE hurling manager Ger Loughnane has strongly criticised some sections of the media for their conduct during his battle…Sat Jan 14 2012 - 00:00
Cox open to transfer move or loan dealWEST BROM and Republic of Ireland striker Simon Cox is seeking a move away from The Hawthorns during the January transfer window…Fri Jan 06 2012 - 00:00
Keane on verge of Villa dealPERHAPS AWARE of the hostility with which some Aston Villa fans have greeted the prospect of signing Robbie Keane on loan, Alex…Fri Jan 06 2012 - 00:00
Galaxy back Keane's Villa loanTRANSFER NEWS: LA GALAXY will support a loan move for Robbie Keane to Aston Villa if the Republic of Ireland captain agrees …Thu Jan 05 2012 - 00:00
Galaxy back loan move for KeaneSoccer : LA Galaxy will support a loan move for Robbie Keane to Aston Villa if the Republic of Ireland captain agrees terms …Wed Jan 04 2012 - 00:00
Dunne calls on supporters and media to show more respect to Irish teamINTERNATIONAL NEWS: WITH EURO 2012 less than six months away, Republic of Ireland defender Richard Dunne has called for a little…Tue Dec 27 2011 - 00:00
Kenny on his way to RoversDEFENDING LEAGUE of Ireland champions Shamrock Rovers are on the verge of appointing Derry City manager Stephen Kenny as Michael…Thu Dec 22 2011 - 00:00
Enke's tragic tale worthy winner of sports awardSOCCER: A FAIR few people down the years have written books trying to provide insights into the peculiar existence within football…Sat Dec 17 2011 - 00:00
Airlines hike up prices alreadyIRISH FANS hoping to fly to Poland for Euro 2012 will already find themselves faced with considerably inflated prices in and …Fri Dec 02 2011 - 00:00
Manager will 'trust' frontline playersSoccer : Trapattoni has given the strongest indication yet that he will remain faithful to the players who helped him lead the…Tue Nov 29 2011 - 00:00
Pilkington's focus is on Premier LeagueANTHONY PILKINGTON would rather secure Premier League football for Norwich City next season than play in Euro 2012 for the Republic…Sat Nov 26 2011 - 00:00
Pilkington makes a case for HoolahanAnthony Pilkington would rather secure Premier League football for Norwich City next season than play in Euro 2012 for the Republic…Fri Nov 25 2011 - 00:00
Irish players promise to 'shake a few teams up' next summerREACTION: SHAY GIVEN was the first to hark back to the good old days last night when he promised Ireland will “shake a few teams…Wed Nov 16 2011 - 00:00
Estonia arrive seeking at least a winSoccer: Estonia manager Tarmo Ruutli left whatever fight was left in him for the privacy of the dressing room when he solemnly…Mon Nov 14 2011 - 00:00
McGeady's got some grand ambitionsEURO 2012 PLAY-OFFS: HAVING ENDEARED himself to Spartak Moscow fans everywhere and proved he can make an impact in the farthest…Sat Nov 05 2011 - 00:00
Taylor's father dismayed at lack of coverageBOXING: KATIE TAYLOR’S father and coach Peter spoke of his dismay yesterday at the lack of television airtime the world and …Thu Nov 03 2011 - 00:00
McIlroy holds on to claim fourth winGOLF: RORY McILROY may have won fewer tournaments than he would have liked at this stage of his short career, but he does appear…Mon Oct 31 2011 - 00:00
O'Neill, Nevin and Conlon secure London spotsBOXING: ORDINARILY, SECURING three spots at London 2012 would be reason enough for unbridled joy in any camp but that it could…Wed Oct 05 2011 - 01:00
Collins prepares to take High Court proceedings against the FAIAFTER SEEING his appeal against being found guilty of “disparaging comments” towards the FAI rejected, Monaghan United manager…Thu Sept 15 2011 - 01:00
Collins to take legal route with FAISoccer : After seeing his appeal against being found guilty of ‘disparaging comments’ towards the FAI rejected, Monaghan United…Wed Sept 14 2011 - 01:00
Trapattoni wants to finish the jobSOCCER: IF GIOVANNI Trapattoni is ever up round Glenties way, it might be worth popping in to visit a fellow pragmatist in Jim…Thu Sept 08 2011 - 01:00
Trapattoni thanks luck and his starsSoccer: Having arrived back in Dublin after what turned out to be an extraordinarily fruitful mission to Moscow, Giovanni Trapattoni…Wed Sept 07 2011 - 01:00
Keane gets a warm Galaxy welcomeROBBIE KEANE has been enthusiastically welcomed by his new LA Galaxy team-mates after his move to the MLS was confirmed on Monday…Wed Aug 17 2011 - 01:00
Wandering Keane becomes Galaxy's second biggest starSOCCER: THE REMARKABLE career journey of Republic of Ireland captain Robbie Keane took a significant detour yesterday with the…Tue Aug 16 2011 - 01:00
Williams takes the cash and the creditGOLF: IF STEVE Williams was in a battle to win over the affections of the golfing public he appears to have spectacularly failed…Tue Aug 09 2011 - 01:00
PFAI stands aside in racism rowSoccer : The PFAI will not be representing either player involved in the League of Ireland racism row that emerged this week…Wed Jun 15 2011 - 01:00
Rovers player denies racial abuseSoccer : The Shamrock Rovers player accused of racial abuse by Derry’s Eamon Zayed has denied the claimsTue Jun 14 2011 - 01:00
Trapattoni to contact no-showsSoccer: Giovanni Trapattoni will be contacting those players who did not report for international duty last month to ascertain…Wed Jun 08 2011 - 01:00