# Opponents

This year

2023

# opposition analysis

'Very technical' China first up for Ireland as World Cup year opens in Marbella

A closer look at what Vera Pauw’s side can expect in international friendly action on Wednesday.

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Feb 19th 2023, 11:06 AM

Last year

2022

# Opponents

Shamrock Rovers avoid biggest names in Europa Conference League group draw

The Irish champions have been paired with Gent, Molde, and Djurgardens.

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Aug 26th 2022, 2:08 PM

# Draw

Shelbourne learn Women's Champions League qualifier opponents

Noel King’s side will face Slovenian title winners Pomurje Beltinci in their group semi-final.

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Jun 24th 2022, 1:15 PM

# Opponents

Stephen Kenny's Ireland to face Belgium in March friendly international

Roberto Martinez’ side are currently ranked at the top of the Fifa world rankings.

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Jan 25th 2022, 3:32 PM

All time

# up against it

'George is looking good' - England out-half Ford fit to face Ireland after Achilles injury

Eddie Jones names his team tomorrow morning.

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Nov 18th 2020, 2:57 PM

# Kiwis or Boks

'The All Blacks know we can come and play and that we can beat them'

Ireland must now wait to learn if they will face the Kiwis or the Springboks next weekend.

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Oct 12th 2019, 6:17 PM

# Collision Course

Deep interest for Ireland as All Blacks and Boks get set for titanic contest

‘If we play to the best of our ability then it doesn’t matter who we play,’ warned Steve Hansen.

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Sep 20th 2019, 5:00 PM

# fyi

5 years into their existence, the rise and rise of Dundalk's Champions League opponents

Vinny Perth’s men face Riga FC tomorrow.

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Jul 9th 2019, 7:00 PM

# fyi

Here's all you need to know about Ireland's World Cup play-off opponents

There’s a lot more to Denmark than world-class Tottenham star Christian Eriksen.

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Oct 17th 2017, 5:38 PM

# relatives

Hawaii judge extends list of family relationships allowed for entry under Muslim travel ban

“Common sense, for instance, dictates that close family members be defined to include grandparents,” he wrote.

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Jul 14th 2017, 9:49 AM

# Opponents

Watch the in-depth Setanta Sports interview with Peter Stringer and Ian Madigan

Joe Molloy spoke to the Ireland internationals ahead of this weekend’s Champions Cup quarter-final between Leinster and Bath.

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Apr 1st 2015, 7:00 PM

# Opponents

5 things to know about Serbia's team before Wednesday's match against Ireland

It’s been all square in the last two meetings between Serbia and the boys in green.

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Mar 3rd 2014, 7:30 PM

# France

Anti-gay marriage protesters rally in Paris

The rally was organised by conservative Catholic group Civitas and was marred by allegations of aggression towards women’s movement activists by some participants.

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Nov 18th 2012, 7:59 PM

# Euro 2012

Behind Enemy Lines: What the Croatians are saying

We speak to Zagreb-based football writer Aleksandar Holiga about how our opponents see this evening’s Group C clash going.

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Jun 10th 2012, 2:22 PM