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Mason Melia during a Republic of Ireland media conference at Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel in Montreal, Canada.

Melia buzzing in Montreal after 'surreal' Ireland debut

Mason Melia is still buzzing from the "surreal" experience of making his Republic of Ireland senior debut as he looks to get more game-time against Canada on Saturday.

Soccer • 3 hrs

Aoibheann Clancy poses for a portrait following a Republic of Ireland women's media conference at Fota Island Resort in Cork.

Clancy determined to keep broadening her horizons

Shelbourne's Aoibheann Clancy says she's ready to "make the transition to England" to further boost her Republic of Ireland ambitions.

Soccer • 15 hrs

Head coach Carla Ward and Katie McCabe during a Republic of Ireland women's training session at Fota Island Resort in Cork.

No Fota negatives as Ward prepares for enormous week

The Republic of Ireland could book their ticket to next summer's World Cup in Brazil with two wins against the Netherlands and France in the next week, but boss Carla Ward is under no illusions about how difficult that task will be.

Soccer • 01 Jun

Corrie Ndaba of Republic of Ireland with family after the international friendly match between Republic of Ireland and Qatar at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

Ndaba's round-about route offers 'great perspective'

The manner of Corrie Ndaba's rise to Republic of Ireland senior status offers great perspective to emerging Irish talent, according to Richie Towell.

Soccer • 01 Jun

THE RTE Soccer Podcast thumbnail for 1 June 2026.

COYBIG perspective, protest, peno pain and Páirc outlook

Richie Towell and Paul Corry join Raf Diallo to react to Republic of Ireland's win over Qatar and discuss the squad changes for the Canada game, plus they sift through the Champions League final and the LOI, while Rachel Graham previews the Girls in Green's Cork qualifier against the Netherlands.

Soccer • 01 Jun

Rory Finneran of Republic of Ireland after the international friendly match between Republic of Ireland and Grenada at Estadio Nueva Condomina in Murcia, Spain.

Finneran among new faces in Ireland U21s squad

Jim Crawford has given first-time call-ups to eight players for the Republic of Ireland Under-21s' friendlies against Croatia and Qatar in Zagreb this week, including midfielder Rory Finneran, who made his senior debut against Grenada just over a fortnight ago.

Soccer • 01 Jun

Emily Murphy of Republic of Ireland, centre, celebrates with teammate Denise O’Sullivan after scoring their side's first goal during the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifier match between Poland and Republic of Ireland at Polsat Plus Arena in Gdansk, Pol

Who could replace Ireland's dynamic duo when Dutch visit?

After crucial back-to-back wins over Poland in April, Carla Ward's Republic of Ireland have put themselves in a position where they can look upwards in their World Cup qualifying group. But they will be without Denise O'Sullivan and Emily Murphy against the Netherlands in Cork on Friday.

Soccer • 02 Jun

Lyle Foster (L) after scoring for South Africa against Angola - 2025-26 African Cup of Nations

World Cup bound South Africa grounded over visa delay

South Africa's departure for the 2026 World Cup has been delayed as some players are still yet ⁠to receive their visas.

Soccer • 31 May

Scotland's Billy Gilmour receives treatment

Scotland's Gilmour ruled out of World Cup

Scotland boss Steve Clarke was left "devastated" for Billy Gilmour after the midfielder was ruled out of the 2026 World Cup through a knee injury.

Soccer • 30 May

25 May 2026; Matt Healy of Shamrock Rovers during the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between Bohemians and Shamrock Rovers at Dalymount Park in Dublin. Photo by Tyler Miller/Sportsfile

Healy secures Ireland call up as Rovers extend lead

Stephen Bradley confirmed that Matt Healy has received his first Ireland call-up after helping Shamrock Rovers to secure a six-point lead at the mid-season break in the League of Ireland.

Soccer • 30 May

28 May 2026; Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson before the international friendly match between Republic of Ireland and Qatar at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Hallgrimsson: Boycotting Israel ties would cost Ireland

Heimir Hallgrimsson is opposed to boycotting his Republic of Ireland side's two Nations League fixtures with Israel, as he does not wish to gift them six points.

Soccer • 30 May

Owen Elding of Republic of Ireland before the international friendly match between Republic of Ireland and Qatar at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

Watching brief whets Elding's appetite for Ireland action

On Thursday night, 28,981 spectators congregated within the Aviva Stadium to watch the Republic of Ireland see off Qatar in their international friendly. There was another interested observer who was a little closer to the action.

Soccer • 31 May

Dublin , Ireland - 28 May 2026; Jaden Umeh of Republic of Ireland in action against Qatar players Hommam Elamin, left, and Karim Boudiaf during the international friendly match between Republic of Ireland and Qatar at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. (Photo B

Umeh: On that first dribble I had the whole crowd with me

Irish teenage debutant Jaden Umeh felt the energy of the Aviva Stadium crowd as soon as he took his first touch having come on as a substitute against Qatar.

Soccer • 29 May

Ten-man Ireland edge Qatar amid tennis ball protests

Nathan Collins scored the only goal of the game as Republic of Ireland saw off a limited Qatar side in their friendly at Aviva Stadium on Thursday, amid the backdrop of a tennis ball protest by supporters within in opposition to the staging of the Nations League fixtures against Israel.

Soccer • 28 May

28 May 2026; Nathan Collins of Republic of Ireland celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the international friendly match between Republic of Ireland and Qatar at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

International friendly: Ireland 1-0 Qatar recap

The Republic of Ireland host World Cup bound Qatar ahead of their trip to Canada on 6 June.

Soccer • 28 May

Jack Moylan of Republic of Ireland arrives before the international friendly match between Republic of Ireland and Qatar at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

Team news: Moylan starts in seasoned side to face Qatar

Jack Moylan will win his second cap for the Republic of Ireland after being named to start in tonight's friendly against Qatar at Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 28 May

Neymar during the match between Santos and Coritiba in the 16th round of the Brazilian football championship at Neo Quimica Arena on September 17, 2026.

Neymar's World Cup build-up curbed by calf injury lay-off

Neymar's World Cup hopes have been hit after medical checks revealed the full extent of his calf injury.

Soccer • 3 hrs

Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson clears tennis balls from the pitch during the international friendly match between Republic of Ireland and Qatar at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

Stoppages frustrate but Heimir respects right to protest

Heimir Hallgrimsson says he respects the right of Irish fans to protest against the staging of the upcoming Nations League fixtures against Israel, even if the first half delays frustrated him.

Soccer • 29 May

Scotland Head Coach Steve Clarke applauds fans at full time during a FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier between Scotland and Denmark at Hampden Park, on November 18, 2025, in Glasgow, Scotland.

Clarke pens new Scotland deal ahead of World Cup mission

Scotland head coach Steve Clarke has signed up for two more campaigns ahead of the nation's first World Cup this century.

Soccer • 28 May

The original trophy is seen at the FIFA World Cup 26 Trophy Tour on April 26, 2026 in Dallas, Texas.

World Cup looms through a fog of controversy and conflict

There will be quality goals and decent matches at this World Cup. Maybe even some feelgood stories. But the whole thing is wobbling under the weight of its own baggage, writes Anthony Pyne.

Soccer • 3 hrs

26 May 2026; Joe Hodge and Jayson Molumby, left, during a Republic of Ireland training session at the FAI National Training Centre in Abbotstown, Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Republic of Ireland v Qatar: All you need to know

Ireland host Qatar in a friendly international at the Aviva Stadium on Thursday night. Here's all you need to know...

Soccer • 28 May

FIFA subpoenaed in World Cup ticket investigation

FIFA faces a subpoena from the states of New York and New Jersey as part of an investigation into details surrounding pricing and accuracy of seat locations for the 2026 World Cup.

Soccer • 27 May

Memphis Depay was among the goals in the facile win over Malta

Depay and Timber make Dutch cut despite fitness worries

The Netherlands' top scorer Memphis Depay and Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber have both been included in the country's squad for next month's World Cup despite concerns over their fitness.

Soccer • 3 hrs

Seamus Coleman during a Republic of Ireland media conference at FAI Headquarters in Abbotstown, Dublin.

'Israel games issue should have been dealt with above us'

Séamus Coleman says questions about the Republic of Ireland's fixtures against Israel should be addressed by governing bodies rather than the responsibility being placed on the players and coaches to speak out.

Soccer • 28 May

Euros and youthful team-mates energising clubless Coleman

For Séamus Coleman, there are only two certainties in his footballing life right now: Qatar and Canada.

Soccer • 27 May

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Melia buzzing in Montreal after 'surreal' Ireland debut

Clancy determined to keep broadening her horizons

No Fota negatives as Ward prepares for enormous week

Ndaba's round-about route offers 'great perspective'

COYBIG perspective, protest, peno pain and Páirc outlook

Finneran among new faces in Ireland U21s squad

Who could replace Ireland's dynamic duo when Dutch visit?

World Cup bound South Africa grounded over visa delay

Scotland's Gilmour ruled out of World Cup

Healy secures Ireland call up as Rovers extend lead

Hallgrimsson: Boycotting Israel ties would cost Ireland

Watching brief whets Elding's appetite for Ireland action

Umeh: On that first dribble I had the whole crowd with me

Ten-man Ireland edge Qatar amid tennis ball protests

International friendly: Ireland 1-0 Qatar recap

Team news: Moylan starts in seasoned side to face Qatar

Neymar's World Cup build-up curbed by calf injury lay-off

Stoppages frustrate but Heimir respects right to protest

Clarke pens new Scotland deal ahead of World Cup mission

World Cup looms through a fog of controversy and conflict

Republic of Ireland v Qatar: All you need to know

FIFA subpoenaed in World Cup ticket investigation

Depay and Timber make Dutch cut despite fitness worries

'Israel games issue should have been dealt with above us'

Euros and youthful team-mates energising clubless Coleman