# Friendly

This month

September 2023

# too good

Leinster score 5 tries in convincing win over Munster

Jason Jenkins, Lee Barron and Tommy O’Brien were among the scorers.

10.2k

Sep 8th 2023, 9:21 PM

This year

2023

# Loss

First game of Brendan Rodgers' Celtic return ends in defeat

The Northern Irishman said there were ‘some really good bits’ as his team kicked off their Japanese tour.

5.7k

Jul 19th 2023, 11:50 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Republic of Ireland v France, World Cup warm-up friendly

Ireland faced France in an important preparation game before heading to Australia.

44.6k

Jul 6th 2023, 9:06 PM

# problems

Germany boss under pressure following shock loss

Hansi Flick’s side produced an uninspired display against Poland last night.

14.7k

Jun 17th 2023, 12:12 PM

# Friendly

Kai Havertz and Joshua Kimmich score late to deny Ukraine in six-goal thriller

The Germany captain converted an injury-time penalty to salvage a 3-3 draw having trailed 3-1 entering last 10 minutes.

8.5k

Jun 12th 2023, 8:22 PM

# Friendly

Dominant de Bruyne steers Belgium past Germany

The visitors held on for a morale boosting win ahead of next year’s Euros.

10.1k

Mar 28th 2023, 10:14 PM

# Always Sunny In San Diego

Man United to face Hollywood duo's Wrexham in San Diego friendly

The clash will take place on 25 July.

6.3k

Mar 27th 2023, 9:08 PM

# Gearing Up

Ireland set for first-ever meeting with China as World Cup preparations continue

The game will take place in Marbella next month.

2.5k

Jan 19th 2023, 10:31 AM

Last year

2022

# Ready to go

Latvia confirmed as Ireland's first opponents of 2023

The game will serve as important preparation for Stephen Kenny’s men’s European Championship qualification campaign.

15.4k

Updated

Dec 21st 2022, 3:08 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Malta v Ireland, international friendly

Malta faced Ireland as Stephen Kenny’s side looked to end 2022 on a high.

56.3k

Nov 20th 2022, 7:58 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Ireland v Norway, international friendly

Ireland faced Norway as Stephen Kenny’s side aimed to end the year on a high.

48.9k

Nov 17th 2022, 8:44 PM

# Friendly

Ireland start and finish strong as Pauw's history-makers end incredible 2022 on a high

Centurion Louise Quinn was one of four goalscorers against Morocco in Marbella.

17.6k

Nov 14th 2022, 7:20 PM

# Ready to go

Ireland confirm upcoming Morocco friendly to start World Cup preparations

Vera Pauw’s side will face their next opponents as part of a training camp in Spain.

10.0k

Updated

Nov 3rd 2022, 12:05 PM

# Friendly

FAI targeting 'top end Premier League club with strong Irish support' to fill Aviva Stadium

Sources indicate a club from across the water with the capacity to sell-out the 52,000 seater venue are being targeted for a game with a League of Ireland XI next month.

31.6k

Oct 18th 2022, 3:08 PM

# unbeaten run

England down USA to claim victory in clash of European and world champions

A crowd of 76,893 was in attendance for England’s return to the scene of July’s historic Euros triumph.

3.5k

Oct 7th 2022, 11:00 PM

# Going Well

Messi scores twice as Argentina extend impressive unbeaten run

Argentina, who haven’t lost in 34 matches, were 3-0 winners over Honduras.

6.7k

Sep 24th 2022, 10:03 AM

# Three and easy

Richarlison on the double as Brazil hammer Ghana in friendly

Marquinhos was also on target in a 3-0 win for Brazil.

5.3k

Sep 23rd 2022, 11:16 PM

# Friendly

Fresh faces aplenty as Connacht name XV for pre-season clash with Castres

Ireland international Adam Byrne makes his first appearance after moving from Leinster.

12.1k

Aug 23rd 2022, 12:10 PM

# Going Well

Dembele bags brilliant brace as Barca and Juve's US friendly ends in draw

Moise Kean also scored two goals.

3.3k

Jul 27th 2022, 10:46 AM

# Off the Mark

New signings Mane and De Ligt grab debut goals as Bayern Munich hammer Rooney's DC United

The sides met in a friendly where the German side won 6-2.

8.4k

Jul 21st 2022, 8:36 AM

# Pre-Season

Man United win against Crystal Palace as Maguire booed by Melbourne crowd

Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho all scored in this afternoon’s friendly.

11.8k

Jul 19th 2022, 1:37 PM

# Pre-season Friendly

Dubliner Killian Phillips starts for Crystal Palace in loss to Liverpool

The 20-year-old was named in Patrick Vieira’s team for this afternoon’s game in Singapore.

9.5k

Jul 15th 2022, 4:36 PM

# Friendly

Munster to take on Kidney's London Irish in pre-season clash

The Graham Rowntree era gets underway with two friendlies in Cork.

7.0k

Jul 1st 2022, 2:06 PM

# Healing

Ukraine mark first game since Russia invasion with friendly win

Goals from Mykhaylo Mudryk and Oleksandr Pikhalyonok helped their side to victory over Borussia Monchengladbach.

6.1k

May 12th 2022, 8:48 AM

# Have your say

Do you agree with our Ireland team to face Lithuania?

There are expected to be some changes from the weekend clash against Belgium.

22.8k

Updated

Mar 28th 2022, 8:23 PM

All time

# out of 10

Player ratings: How the Boys in Green fared against Qatar

Callum Robinson hit a hat-trick on a memorable night.

14.9k

Oct 12th 2021, 9:57 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Republic of Ireland v Qatar, international friendly

Relive all the magic as Ireland secure a first home win under Stephen Kenny.

54.4k

Oct 12th 2021, 7:00 PM

# Winner winner

Ferguson marks 50th Northern Ireland cap with match-winning wonder strike

The second-half substitute secured a 1-0 friendly win over Estonia.

6.1k

Sep 5th 2021, 7:44 PM

# Friendly

Celtic hit for six by West Ham at Parkhead

Callum McGregor had opened the scoring for Ange Postecoglou’s side.

14.5k

Jul 24th 2021, 5:22 PM

# Disappointment

Second-half fightback comes too late, as Ireland suffer defeat in Iceland

Heather Payne and Amber Barrett were both on target for Vera Pauw’s side.

6.3k

Jun 11th 2021, 8:27 PM

# warm up complete

Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes score as Portugal breeze past Israel ahead of Euros

Joao Cancelo was also on target in the 4-0 win.

6.9k

Jun 9th 2021, 10:17 PM

# Friendly

Scotland earn narrow win over 10-man Luxembourg in final Euro 2020 warm-up

Southampton striker Che Adams scored in the 1-0 victory.

4.4k

Jun 6th 2021, 8:07 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Belgium v Republic of Ireland, International Friendly

Vera Pauw’s side suffered another defeat at the hands of Belgium.

25.6k

Apr 11th 2021, 5:50 PM

# international bow

Phil Neville's son Harvey makes Ireland U19s debut in Denmark defeat

Tom Mohan’s side lost 2-0 in a friendly at the Showgrounds this afternoon.

15.8k

Oct 14th 2019, 5:22 PM

# Friendly

Makeshift Germany held at home by Messi-less Argentina

Germany let a 2-0 lead slip in the second-half.

6.9k

Oct 9th 2019, 10:05 PM

# Friendly

Leinster go three from three in pre-season with victory at Northampton

Leo Cullen’s side enjoyed another useful work-out at Franklin’s Gardens this evening.

16.8k

Sep 12th 2019, 9:24 PM

# debutant

'There was loads of tears. You hear the crowd and think: Jesus Christ, I'm actually in this situation'

Jack Byrne reflects on making his first senior international appearance for Ireland last night.

13.8k

Sep 11th 2019, 7:48 PM

# Friendly

Fresh faces make the difference as Ireland eventually see off Bulgaria

Goals from Alan Browne, Kevin Long and James Collins gave McCarthy’s side a deserved win.

37.9k

Sep 10th 2019, 9:47 PM

# Pre-Season

Baird paired with Fardy as Cullen names Leinster team for Canada friendly

The Pro14 champions are in Ontario for Saturday’s pre-season game.

9.8k

Aug 23rd 2019, 1:48 PM

# Review

Bale returns as Real Madrid beaten by Roma

It was the club’s seventh and final warm-up fixture ahead of the start of La Liga.

10.1k

Aug 11th 2019, 10:27 PM