The Irish Times

England v Republic of Ireland – The last six meetings

Tight games between old foes fail to produce a winner across the last 25 years

Wed Nov 11 2020 - 21:28

Brawls to handballs: The complete guide to Ireland’s playoff history

It took five attempts to win one and there’s been more heartbreak than joy down the years

Thu Oct 08 2020 - 06:00

Accrington player handed eight-match ban for calling Paul McShane a ‘pikey’

Sam Finley denied using the term; FA did not treat it as an ethnic slur

Tue Apr 21 2020 - 14:56

David Meyler signs for Reading while Chris Forrester joins Aberdeen

Midfielder has penned a two-year deal with the Championship club after leaving Hull

Tue Jun 05 2018 - 21:53

Irish in action: Goal-shy Shane Long is only Premier League starter

Aiden McGeady and David Meyler are both among the goals in the Championship

Sat Sept 30 2017 - 18:32

Paul McShane sent off as Reading earn playoff draw at Fulham

Republic of Ireland international will now miss remainder of side’s games

Sat May 13 2017 - 20:58

TV View: Aggression on the pitch and in the studio

Eamon was upbeat about McCarthy’s absence but still reckoned we’d get a battering

Fri Mar 24 2017 - 22:29

Son of Kerry legend, John Egan named in Irish squad for Wales

Republic of Ireland’s World Cup qualifier against Wales is in the Aviva, March 24th

Mon Mar 13 2017 - 11:31

James McCarthy out of Ireland squad

Everton midfielder joins Stephen Ward on injured list but John O’Shea will travel

Tue Nov 08 2016 - 07:42

Dundalk duo named in Irish squad as Shane Long misses out

Martin O’Neill selects his provisional squad to take on Austria in World Cup qualifier

Wed Nov 02 2016 - 10:45

Séamus Coleman winning race to play against Serbia

Jeff Hendrick may miss Oman game to complete €11.5m Hull switch

Mon Aug 29 2016 - 15:46

Séamus Coleman and John O’Shea named in Republic of Ireland squad

Defenders to have fitness assessed ahead of games against Oman and Serbia

Wed Aug 24 2016 - 15:47

Euro 2016: Ireland set to scrap it out in tough group

Boys in green keen to improve on Euro results but face daunting opposition in group stages

Thu May 26 2016 - 18:09

After the setbacks, Shane Duffy hopes opportunity has arrived

Blackburn defender has reasons to be hopeful after Marc Wilson ruled out by injury

Tue May 24 2016 - 23:00

Shane Duffy set to make squad as injury keeps Marc Wilson out

Martin O’Neill puts Paul McShane and Alex Pearce on standby for Euro 2016

Tue May 24 2016 - 01:00

Marc Wilson ruled out of Euro 2016 through knee injury

Defender has not played in an official match for Ireland or his club Stoke since January

Mon May 23 2016 - 14:04

Martin O’Neill cuts four from 35-man provisional squad

Johnny Hayes, Alex Pearce, Paul McShane and Anthony Pilkington all now on standby

Mon May 23 2016 - 12:28

Callum O’Dowda included in 35-man Ireland squad

Under-21 and Oxford United winger’s club form rewarded with his first senior call up

Wed May 18 2016 - 19:43

FA charge Reading team-mates McShane and Williams after altercation

Players confronted each other during Championship match against Middlesbrough

Thu Apr 14 2016 - 17:04

Stephen Ward returns to Burnley with Euro 2016 hopes rekindled

Fullback has become a regular since christmas as Sean Dyche’s side top Championship

Wed Mar 30 2016 - 14:23

Rob Elliot injury sees topsy-turvy night end on low note

Martin O’Neill says Newcastle goalkeeper suffered ‘serious knee injury’

Tue Mar 29 2016 - 23:08

Slovakia spot Ireland a draw as Rob Elliot carried off

Aviva Stadium friendly draw marred by Newcastle United goalkeeper's serious knee injury

Tue Mar 29 2016 - 22:19

Jonathan Walters named Ireland player of the year

Meanwhile, Robbie Brady scooped the award for young player of the year in Donnybrook

Sun Mar 20 2016 - 22:00

Martin O’Neill leaves Damien Delaney out in the cold

Ireland manager has named his 40-man provisional squad for two upcoming friendlies

Fri Mar 11 2016 - 16:13

Martin O’Neill says places for Euro 2016 still up for grabs

Ireland manager says players in regular action for clubs will have advantage

Fri Feb 26 2016 - 12:38

Paul McShane sparks Reading revival in FA Cup fifth round

Watford also make last eight as own goal condemns Leeds United to defeat

Sat Feb 20 2016 - 17:21

Shane Long to miss first leg as injury concerns mount

Hull City midfielder David Meyler the latest casualty with knee injury during training

Thu Nov 12 2015 - 01:00

Martin O’Neill waits on key players before finalising squad

Manager hopeful John O’Shea, Shane Long and Rob Elliot will have parts to play in games

Tue Nov 10 2015 - 09:43

Ireland striker Shane Long has until Wednesday to prove fitness for first leg

Southampton striker had injection in bid to get over ankle injury for trip to Bosnia

Mon Nov 09 2015 - 21:29

Martin O’Neill confident of squad fitness ahead of Bosnia clash

Stephen Quinn will miss out on next month’s Euro 2016 play-offs through injury

Wed Oct 28 2015 - 12:28

Roy Keane and Ireland taking nothing for granted

Assistant-manager says Gibraltar capable of causing the Republic problems

Thu Sept 03 2015 - 01:00

Roy Keane confirms James McCarthy took full part in training

‘If you’re playing in the middle of the park, you should be getting knocks every week’

Wed Sept 02 2015 - 13:54

Defenders’ lack of playing time concerns O’Neill

Many of the players named in provisional 37-man squad aren’t starting for their clubs

Tue Aug 18 2015 - 15:34

O’Neill stresses importance of a strong start and set-pieces in Scotland game

Manager hoping Robbie Brady’s deliveries will pose problems for the visitors

Thu Jun 11 2015 - 01:00