# Qualifier

This year

2023

# Reaction

'We have to get 6 points' - No margin for error as Ireland look ahead to June qualifiers

Chiedozie Ogbene says Stephen Kenny’s side should take encouragement from their performance against France on Monday.

5.3k

Mar 29th 2023, 6:30 AM

Last year

2022

# Draw

Shamrock Rovers could meet Dinamo Zagreb in Champions League qualifiers

The Hoops are away to Ludogorets in the second qualifying round tomorrow evening.

4.7k

Jul 18th 2022, 11:38 AM

# Qualifier

Sligo come from behind in Wales to record 2-1 win against Bala Town

The Bit O’Red hold the advantage ahead of next Thursday’s second leg at The Showgrounds.

6.1k

Jul 7th 2022, 9:14 PM

# Dogfight

Cork hold off Louth to progress to next round of All-Ireland football qualifiers

It required plenty of patience and persistence from the Rebels, but the John Cleary-managed team eventually got over the line.

11.8k

Jun 4th 2022, 4:36 PM

# Round one

GAA confirm format for Monday's All-Ireland football qualifier draw

There’s some big name teams in contention.

22.2k

May 20th 2022, 4:54 PM

# Qualifier

IRFU finally close to publishing controversial Ireland Women report

The report was initially set to be released in January.

8.9k

Mar 1st 2022, 4:14 PM

All time

# Disappointment

Ireland beaten by Austria in FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Pre-Qualifier

John Carroll impressed as he registered 23 points.

3.5k

Nov 28th 2021, 8:52 PM

# hassle

'It’s a really difficult situation' - Several Ireland U21 players still in limbo over travel for important qualifier

Brian Maher says the team must focus on Friday’s home encounter with Luxembourg amid doubts surrounding next Tuesday’s match in Montenegro.

4.5k

Oct 6th 2021, 5:38 PM

# Qualifier

A huge day for Irish women's rugby as Ireland aim for World Cup spot

Adam Griggs’ side face Scotland in Italy at 5pm.

4.6k

Sep 25th 2021, 6:00 AM

# continuity

Ireland unchanged for pivotal World Cup Qualifier against Scotland

There is one alteration to the bench as Lucy Mulhall comes in for the injured Enya Breen.

2.2k

Sep 24th 2021, 11:58 AM

# Bouncing Back

'This is not lost' - Ireland captain Griffin rallies for huge Italy clash

After defeat to Spain, Ireland face a crucial meeting with the hosts on Sunday.

13.5k

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Sep 15th 2021, 8:41 AM

# Setback

Big blow for Ireland Women as sloppy showing sees Spain win

Adam Griggs’ side have had a worrying start to their World Cup qualifying tournament in Italy.

29.5k

Sep 13th 2021, 7:08 PM

# Qualifier

England needed to commit more in attacking areas – Southgate

Harry Kane scored as the visitors drew 1-1 in Warsaw.

3.5k

Sep 9th 2021, 8:22 AM

Ireland set to play rearranged Women's Rugby World Cup qualifiers in September

The fixtures will be held at the home of Zebre Rugby in Italy.

3.7k

Aug 11th 2021, 9:34 PM

# Close Call

13-man Cork survive Clare test in dramatic finish to All-Ireland hurling qualifier

The LIT Gaelic Grounds hosted today’s game.

45.7k

Jul 24th 2021, 6:12 PM

# Backdoor

Here's the format for tomorrow's All-Ireland hurling qualifier draw

It will take place on RTÉ Radio 1.

14.5k

Jul 11th 2021, 4:30 PM

# Qualifier

Munster could miss out with Benetton's crucial Rainbow Cup clash in doubt

Johann van Graan’s men have hopes of securing a place in the decider in Italy.

20.5k

Jun 8th 2021, 3:30 PM

# Mitros On Fire

Mitrovic the hero again with two goals as Serbia grab late win over Azerbaijan

Serbia are top of Ireland’s World Cup qualifier group.

4.8k

Mar 30th 2021, 7:19 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Serbia v Ireland, World Cup qualifier

Ireland faced Serbia as they aimed to end an eight-game winless run under Stephen Kenny.

76.8k

Mar 24th 2021, 7:41 PM

# Qualifier

Uncertainty for Ireland Women as Rugby Europe suspends games

It’s unclear if the World Cup Qualifying competition in December will be affected.

6.2k

Oct 20th 2020, 10:57 AM

AS IT HAPPENED

Dundalk v KI Klaksvík, Europa League qualifier

Dundalk faced KI Klaksvík, with a place in the group stages up for grabs.

45.8k

Oct 1st 2020, 7:38 PM

# The Kids Are Alright

Fixtures confirmed for Ireland's young guns as Crawford's U21s set for autumn showdown

Ireland’s quest to reach a first-ever U21 European Championships resumes against Italy in October.

1.8k

Jun 24th 2020, 2:30 PM

# Next Stop

Lansdowne Road Dart Station to close for Ireland's crucial qualifier with Denmark

The temporary closure is part of a trial ahead of the Aviva Stadium hosting Euro 2020 matches next summer.

41.9k

Oct 18th 2019, 11:31 AM

# Qualifier

England smash six past Bulgaria but racist chants sees play stopped twice in Sofia

Racist chants overshadowed proceedings on the pitch in Sofia on Monday night.

10.5k

Oct 14th 2019, 10:02 PM

# Qualifier

Swiss captain Xhaka in line to feature against Ireland after wife gives birth to baby daughter

The 27-year-old will join up with the Swiss squad on Wednesday after becoming a father for the first time.

6.2k

Oct 7th 2019, 5:19 PM

# montenegro mission

Ireland make winning start to Euro 2021 campaign with McCabe and Toland on target

The Girls in Green were 2-0 winners over a gutsy Montenegro side in front of 3,423 at Tallaght Stadium.

19.0k

Sep 3rd 2019, 9:37 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Riga v Dundalk, Champions League qualifier

Riga faced Dundalk, with a place in the second qualifying round up for grabs.

58.3k

Jul 17th 2019, 6:36 PM

# corrigan park or nowhere

Green light for Belfast venue as Antrim keep right to home advantage for Kildare clash

Corrigan Park will host Saturday’s All-Ireland SFC qualifier.

5.5k

Jun 12th 2019, 1:07 PM

# in the hat

16 counties will be involved in tomorrow's All-Ireland football qualifier draw

The second backdoor draw of the summer will take place in the morning.

10.5k

Jun 9th 2019, 10:54 PM

# Round one

17 counties will be involved in tomorrow's All-Ireland football qualifier draw

The opening backdoor draw of the summer will take place.

25.1k

May 26th 2019, 8:00 PM

# euro 2020 qualifier

Stepping in for absent Spain boss Enrique the 'worst day' of assistant coach's career

The manager had to miss Spain’s Malta win due to a family emergency.

11.8k

Mar 27th 2019, 7:51 AM

AS IT HAPPENED

Ireland vs Georgia, Euro 2020 qualifier

We went minute-by-minute as Ireland faced Georgia in Dublin.

73.8k

Mar 26th 2019, 9:05 PM

# Die Mannschaft

Schulz's 90th-minute winner seals dramatic late win for Germany over the Netherlands

The dramatic victory lifted pressure off manager Joachim Löw as Germany secured an important Euro 2020 qualification win.

8.1k

Mar 24th 2019, 10:03 PM

# In Demand

Gibraltar FA stop online ticket sales to prevent Ireland fans purchasing more than allocation

Mick McCarthy’s first game in charge is away to the Group D minnows next month, and it is now a sell-out.

14.7k

Updated

Feb 5th 2019, 4:29 PM

# One Way Traffic

Monaghan march on in qualifiers with ruthless 27-point hammering of Waterford

Malachy O’Rourke’s side rebounded from their Ulster semi-final defeat in impressive fashion.

9.1k

Jun 23rd 2018, 4:49 PM

# Snooker

Disappointment for Doherty as former world champion misses out on Crucible return

The 1997 winner was beaten by Matthew Stevens in the final qualifying round today.

5.1k

Apr 18th 2018, 1:38 PM

# On the brink

'It would change the whole Irish rugby pathway' - Men's 7s have World Series shot

The Ireland men’s sevens team can secure a place on the World Sevens Series in Hong Kong next month.

17.0k

Mar 22nd 2018, 7:00 PM

# COYBIG

Last night's Ireland game was watched by 1.1 million people at its peak

Over 51% of people watching TV at the time were tuned into the match.

8.8k

Oct 10th 2017, 1:19 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Ireland v Wales, World Cup qualifier

Ireland take on Wales, with a win guaranteeing Martin O’Neill’s side a playoff berth at least.

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Oct 9th 2017, 7:39 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Slovenia v Scotland, World Cup qualifier

There is Irish interest today, as anything other than a win for Scotland will mean the Boys in Green can secure a play-off spot at least by beating Wales tomorrow.

32.7k

Oct 8th 2017, 3:59 PM