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Wednesday 7 June 2023 Dublin: 13°C

# 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.
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.
# 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.
# 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.
# Round one
GAA confirm format for Monday's All-Ireland football qualifier draw
There’s some big name teams in contention.
# Qualifier
IRFU finally close to publishing controversial Ireland Women report
The report was initially set to be released in January.
All time
# Disappointment
Ireland beaten by Austria in FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Pre-Qualifier
John Carroll impressed as he registered 23 points.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# Qualifier
England needed to commit more in attacking areas – Southgate
Harry Kane scored as the visitors drew 1-1 in Warsaw.
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.
# Close Call
13-man Cork survive Clare test in dramatic finish to All-Ireland hurling qualifier
The LIT Gaelic Grounds hosted today’s game.
# Backdoor
Here's the format for tomorrow's All-Ireland hurling qualifier draw
It will take place on RTÉ Radio 1.
# 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.
# 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.
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.
# Qualifier
Uncertainty for Ireland Women as Rugby Europe suspends games
It’s unclear if the World Cup Qualifying competition in December will be affected.
AS IT HAPPENED
Dundalk v KI Klaksvík, Europa League qualifier
Dundalk faced KI Klaksvík, with a place in the group stages up for grabs.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
AS IT HAPPENED
Riga v Dundalk, Champions League qualifier
Riga faced Dundalk, with a place in the second qualifying round up for grabs.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
AS IT HAPPENED
Ireland vs Georgia, Euro 2020 qualifier
We went minute-by-minute as Ireland faced Georgia in Dublin.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
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.
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.