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Soccer

Last week
22nd March 2026 - 28th March 2026
preparations
Man United to hold four-day 'intensive' training camp in Dublin
25 Mar
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big advantage
Barcelona take 6-2 lead over Real Madrid after Champions League quarter-final first leg
25 Mar
4.0k
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Looking Back
'At my worst, I couldn't stand up for longer than 10 minutes'
25 Mar
5.0k
1
chief
Seamus Coleman: the natural leader for a team who have learned to fight through the storm
This bunch of Ireland players are familiar with adversity, individually and as a collective. The Donegal man embodies their spirit.
David Sneyd
reports from Prague
25 Mar
892
0
personal story
From 'tearing across the M50' to the cusp of the World Cup - Dara O'Shea's dad reflects on son's journey
In a quiet corner in Prague, Sean O’Shea speaks of his pride after years of racing around Dublin between football and GAA matches.
David Sneyd
reports from Prague
25 Mar
1.3k
1
PodcastThe Football Family
Holy Troy Parrott | The Prague takeover continues
stripped
Senegal lodge appeal to Court of Arbitration for Sport over AFCON final decision
25 Mar
536
1
anyone buying or selling
Over 2,000 Ireland fans expected to be in home end for World Cup play-off
25 Mar
6.7k
6
opposition view
'We will qualify for the World Cup' - Czechs bullish ahead of Ireland clash
25 Mar
3.5k
4
Divine Intervention
This father-son team has brought along homemade Saint Troy Parrott candles for a Prague miracle
25 Mar
1.7k
1
Green Light
Coleman declares himself fit and ready to go as Ireland close in on Czechia
Heimir Hallgrimsson has confirmed everyone is fit for tomorrow night’s World Cup play-off in Prague.
25 Mar
1.6k
4
RELATED
Self-sabotage, cruel luck and the Republic of Roy Keane: Ireland's play-off record
23 Mar
'It's fear that holds you back, that's what you regret. Ireland have to believe they can win'
23 Mar
The last Irish international to score a winning goal in Prague
22 Mar
child of prague
'He’s got the Glen blood in him' – Seamus Coleman's first coach in Donegal has made it to Prague
David Sneyd
reports from Prague
25 Mar
2.2k
1
the latest unvale
The ex-Chelsea talent ready to make an improbable impact for Ireland
25 Mar
3.3k
1
Advantage
Arsenal take control of Women’s Champions League quarter-final against Chelsea
24 Mar
1.4k
1
gratitude
Andy Robertson: Salah deserves send-off that reflects his status as Liverpool's greatest player
24 Mar
2.4k
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Fixture
Arsenal to play pre-season friendly against Real Betis at Aviva Stadium
24 Mar
3.0k
6
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PodcastThe 42FM
One win. Then one more win
48m
Farewell
Mohamed Salah to leave Liverpool at the end of the season
‘Unfortunately, the day has come,’ said the club legend, describing the announcement as ‘the first part of my farewell.’
24 Mar
5.8k
47
Under fire
Czech football rocked by match-fixing controversy ahead of Ireland game
24 Mar
4.2k
Turn back time
Quiz: How well do you remember Ireland's play-off history?
Test your memory ahead of Thursday’s clash with Czechia.
24 Mar
2.6k
1
John Egan
'If we weren’t in the squad we’d probably be trying to get a ticket'
24 Mar
1.1k
0
Pastures new
Ex-Premier League and Bohemians striker Lys Mousset finds a new club
24 Mar
2.5k
2
Nothing To See Here
'That’s all nonsense' - Klopp dismisses rumours linking him with Real Madrid job
24 Mar
1.1k
7
Addition
Bohemians assistant Stephen O'Donnell to link up with Ireland U21s
23 Mar
1.0k
0
looking ahead
Do you agree with our Ireland team to face Czechia?
23 Mar
7.2k
5
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PodcastThe Football Family
Prague week is finally here
50m
RIP
Igor Tudor learned of father’s death after Tottenham’s defeat on Sunday
23 Mar
3.8k
1
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memory lane
Self-sabotage, cruel luck and the Republic of Roy Keane: Ireland's play-off record
A look back at Ireland’s 10 previous tournament play-offs.
Gavin Cooney
23 Mar
2.4k
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Start Preparing
Here's your guide to RTÉ's coverage of Ireland's World Cup play-off semi-final v Czechia
23 Mar
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12
Soccer
Ireland camp revels in 'cup final' atmosphere as they build towards World Cup play-off
Assistant head coach John O’Shea and captain Nathan Collins insist Boys in Green can use Budapest momentum as inspiration in Prague.
David Sneyd
reports from FAI headquarters, Abbotstown
23 Mar
1.4k
3
LOI
Joanna Byrne reiterates commitment to Drogheda United following her removal as co-chairperson
23 Mar
951
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Griezmann to talk with Orlando City, Vinicius stars as Real win Madrid derby
23 Mar
1.3k
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I Regret Nothing
'I am human' - Pep defends wild celebrations as Man City win Carabao Cup
23 Mar
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10
statement
Joanna Byrne removed as director of Drogheda United, club owners confirm
23 Mar
4.6k
16
embrace the moment
'It's fear that holds you back, that's what you regret. Ireland have to believe they can win'
Richard Dunne was at the heart of an infamous World Cup play-off defeat to France, but Thierry Henry’s handball is not the source of pain.
David Sneyd
23 Mar
1.6k
1
Second choice
Mikel Arteta defends decision to start Kepa Arrizabalaga in Carabao Cup final
22 Mar
2.4k
4
Looking Back
The last Irish international to score a winning goal in Prague
22 Mar
5.5k
5
Champions
Nico O'Reilly the hero as Man City beat Arsenal in EFL Cup final
The Gunners’ near-six-year wait to lift a major trophy continues.
22 Mar
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safe and sound
Parrott comes through AZ defeat unscathed as Irish squad assemble
22 Mar
4.0k
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basement scrap
Spurs' relegation threat becomes very real with risible home loss to fellow strugglers Forest
22 Mar
2.6k
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