Caoimhín Kelleher and Nathan Collins both played in the Republic of Ireland’s dramatic victory over Hungary on Sunday, which secured their spot in the play-offs for next summer’s World Cup.The

No other competition inspires such uncomplicated, widespread joy. When you strip it back to its core, the World Cup is cynicism-proof

Two teams trying to do the unthinkable meet up on Sunday, as Hungary and the Republic of Ireland play for a potential spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Catherine Connolly has a change mandate that may put her at odds with Ireland's own government—and its allies in Europe and America.

Centre Stuart McCloskey has been ruled out of Ireland's final November international against South Africa, but Garry Ringrose and Josh van der Flier have both returned to full training and will be available for Saturday’s test.

Cristiano Ronaldo is at serious risk of being banned for the first game of the 2026 World Cup if Portugal qualifies as expected

Cristiano Ronaldo's pre-match concerns about a tough fixture in Dublin proved accurate as Portugal suffered a 2-0 defeat to Ireland.

Within four days, Parrott first fired the Irish into the World Cup playoffs almost single-handedly, with a brace against Portugal and then a hat-trick in Hungary. The last time Ireland took part in a World Cup was 23 years ago. That same year, Parrott was born.

Kevin Doyle appeared to take aim at Liverpool while celebrating the Republic of Ireland’s last-gasp winner. Troy Parrott completed a hat-trick in stoppage time against Hungary to win 3-2 and

Northern Ireland host Luxembourg at Windsor Park on Monday evening in their final Group A fixture of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers.Northern Ireland’s hopes of automatic qualification ended