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Given: Late Goal Felt Like Knockout Blow

Given: Late Goal Felt Like Knockout Blow

Shay Given felt as if the Republic of Ireland had been dumped out of the World Cup when reigning champions Italy snatched a famous victory from their grasp. 12 Oct 2009
Italy Grab Last-Gasp Leveller

Italy Grab Last-Gasp Leveller

SUBSTITUTE Alberto Gilardino broke Republic of Ireland hearts as a last-gasp equaliser got World Cup holders Italy out of jail in a 2-2 draw at Croke Park. 11 Oct 2009
Fury Over Fifa Play-Off Plans

Fury Over Fifa Play-Off Plans

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given has branded the decision to seed the World Cup play-offs as "disgusting". 7 Oct 2009
Trap Looks Forward After Penning New Deal

Trap Looks Forward After Penning New Deal

GIOVANNI Trapattoni will attempt to book a trip to next summer's World Cup finals having secured his own future with a new two-year contract as Republic of Ireland boss. 26 Sep 2009
Ireland Cleared After Hospital Visit

Ireland Cleared After Hospital Visit

Stephen Ireland has been given the all-clear after being taken to hospital last night following Manchester City's Carling Cup win over Fulham. 25 Sep 2009
Hughes Predicts Captain Ireland

Hughes Predicts Captain Ireland

MARK Hughes has tipped Stephen Ireland as a future Manchester City skipper. 9 Sep 2009
Lawrence Stakes His Claim

Lawrence Stakes His Claim

LIAM Lawrence is hoping he stated his case for a World Cup chance by firing the Republic of Ireland to victory over South Africa. 9 Sep 2009
Given Hails Clinical Keane

Given Hails Clinical Keane

SHAY Given saluted skipper Robbie Keane after watching him fire the Republic of Ireland a step closer to the World Cup finals in South Africa. 7 Sep 2009
Keane Eyes Italian Job

Keane Eyes Italian Job

ROBBIE Keane has warned world champions Italy the Republic of Ireland are gunning for them as they prepare for a potentially crucial head-to-head in Dublin. 7 Sep 2009
Trapattoni Turns Attention to Italy Clash

Trapattoni Turns Attention to Italy Clash

GIOVANNI Trapattoni turned his attention to a mouthwatering World Cup clash with his native Italy after seeing Robbie Keane fire the Republic of Ireland to victory in Cyprus. 6 Sep 2009
Same Again for Trapattoni

Same Again for Trapattoni

REPUBLIC of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni has kept faith with his usual suspects as he attempts to close in on World Cup qualification. 22 Aug 2009
Kilbane - We'll Learn Our Australian Lesson

Kilbane - We'll Learn Our Australian Lesson

Kevin Kilbane believes the Republic of Ireland will have learned some important lessons from their 3-0 friendly defeat to Australia in Limerick. 14 Aug 2009
'We Won't Dwell On Roo Result'

'We Won't Dwell On Roo Result'

DAMIEN Duff does not believe his Ireland team-mates will dwell on their 3-0 defeat against the Socceroos this morning. 13 Aug 2009
Verbeek: The Score Flattered Us

Verbeek: The Score Flattered Us

PIM Verbeek said Australia's 3-0 win against the Republic of Ireland had flattered the visitors as counterpart Giovanni Trapattoni admitted his team had been handed a 'severe lesson' in Limerick. 13 Aug 2009
Australia Smash Ireland 3-0

Australia Smash Ireland 3-0

A BRACE of Tim Cahill goals late in the first half and a Dave Carney stunner was enough to seal Australia's win over Ireland in their international friendly this morning. 13 Aug 2009
Gibson May Get Ireland Nod

Gibson May Get Ireland Nod

Republic of Ireland coach Giovanni Trapattoni has hinted he may start young Manchester United midfielder Darron Gibson in their friendly international against Australia in Limerick overnight tonight. 12 Aug 2009
Irish Stars To Face Aussies

Irish Stars To Face Aussies

SKIPPER Robbie Keane will be partnered in attack by the returning Kevin Doyle when the Republic of Ireland take on the Socceroos in a friendly in Limerick overnight tonight. 12 Aug 2009
Irish Tipped To Smile Against Roos

Irish Tipped To Smile Against Roos

IRELAND are narrowly tipped to topple the Socceroos in Thursday morning's friendly in Limerick. 11 Aug 2009
Ireland Serious About Socceroos

Ireland Serious About Socceroos

IRELAND assistant manager Liam Brady claims this week's friendly against Australia is a 'hugely important game' ahead of the final rounds of World Cup qualifiers. 11 Aug 2009
Socceroo Return For Kisnorbo

Socceroo Return For Kisnorbo

SOCCEROOS coach Pim Verbeek has called up new boys Oliver Bozanic and Aaron Mooy in his 22-player squad for the friendly match against the Ireland next Wednesday. 4 Aug 2009
Cahill: I'm Not Coming Back Soon

Cahill: I'm Not Coming Back Soon

SOCCEROOS star Tim Cahill has ruled out an early return to Australia to play in the A-League and said he was still too ambitious to quit Europe just yet. 4 Aug 2009