Republic of Ireland

Hughton Expects Republic To Shine

Chris Hughton has backed the Republic of Ireland to perform well in European qualification.

Eastern Promise For Republic

The Republic of Ireland will face four eastern European sides in qualifying for Euro 2012.

Trapattoni Forgives Henry

Republic of Ireland coach Giovanni Trapattoni has forgiven Thierry Henry for his handball.

Henry Set For Fifa Hearing

Thierry Henry will face FIFA's disciplinary committee on Monday over his infamous handball.

Republic To Face Brazil At Emirates

The Republic of Ireland will face Brazil in a friendly at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium on March 2.

Trap 'totally Committed' To Ireland

Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni has dismissed reports he is leaving for Turkey.

Trap Shuts Door On Turkey Talk

Giovanni Trapattoni's assistant denies the Italian is considering filling the Turkey vacancy.

Ferguson Reveals O'shea Fears

Sir Alex Ferguson fears John O'Shea might be sidelined for two more months.

Doyle Keeps Focus On Wolves

Kevin Doyle is keeping his focus on Wolves after the Republic of Ireland's World Cup woe.

Dunne Unhappy With Fifa Response

Republic of Ireland defender Richard Dunne has accused FIFA of "taking the mickey".

Dunne Looking Forward

Richard Dunne insists he is ready to put the Republic of Ireland's controversial World Cup exit behind him.

Republic Could Get Compensation

Sepp Blatter says the Republic of Ireland could be in line for some sort of compensation.

Brady Welcomes Extra Officials

Liam Brady has welcomed FIFA's plan for extra officials at the World Cup finals.

Fifa Reject Ireland Request

Fifa have rejected Republic of Ireland's request to become the 33rd team to qualify for the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa.

Brady: Blatter 'an Embarrassment'

Liam Brady says Sepp Blatter is a "loose cannon" and "an embarrassment to FIFA".

Fifa Set To Approve 'five Refs' Plan

FIFA are set to approve Michel Platini's plan to have five referees at every World Cup match.

Ref Hansson Thought About Quitting

Referee Martin Hansson considered quitting after the Thierry Henry handball controversy.

Bruce Ready To Talk To Trap

Steve Bruce is prepared to hold talks with Giovanni Trapattoni over Andy Reid's international exile.

Delaney Hits Back At Keane

FAI chief executive John Delaney has told Roy Keane to "move on" following his outburst.

Trapattoni Seethes But Won't Quit

Republic of Ireland coach Giovanni Trapattoni despite feeling the victim of "treachery".

Robbie Keane Won't Let Dream Die

Republic of Ireland captain Robbie Keane won't accept his World Cup dream is over.

Redknapp Feels For Keane

Harry Redknapp has called for video technology after Republic of Ireland's loss to France.

France Should Offer Replay - Wenger

Arsene Wenger has urged France to offer Republic of Ireland a replay.

Cas Unlikely To Listen To Irish Pleas

Ireland would almost certainly not be able to challenge FIFA in the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Ref Keen To Put Error Behind Him

Referee Martin Hansson says "life must go on" after he missed Thierry Henry's handball.