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Ireland manager Stephen Kenny at training ahead of the Nations League meeting with Bulgaria. Photo: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

Stephen Kenny confident in FAI’s Covid-19 measures

Emmet Malone
November 17, 2020

Virus has left manager without a total of 12 players during his short tenure so far

Manager Stephen Kenny speaks to his team during Ireland training ahead of the Nations League match against Bulgaria. Photo: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

No further Covid positives in Ireland camp ahead of Bulgaria match

November 17, 2020

Stephen Kenny’s side must avoid defeat or else they will be relegated to Nations League C

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny: preparing for his eighth game in charge, still looking for a first win and second goal since he took over in the summer. Photograph: Peter Powell/EPA

If it wasn’t for bad luck, would Stephen Kenny have any luck at all?

Emmet Malone
November 17, 2020

As he goes into the Bulgaria game with limited choices, manager is due a break

Ireland’s Matt Doherty has tested positive for Covid-19 along with James McClean. Photo: Mike Egerton/PA Wire

James McClean and Matt Doherty the latest positive Covid-19 tests for Ireland

Ruaidhrí Croke
November 16, 2020

Stephen Kenny has now been without 10 players at different stages due to the virus

David Brooks gives Wales the lead in Cardiff. Photograph: Stu Forster/Getty Images

Ken Early: Latest blank has Kenny guessing at numbers and figures

Ken Early
November 16, 2020

Ireland’s goalless run reached farcical levels in Cardiff but remember this too will pass

Jack Grealish impressed as England were beaten in Belgium. Photograph: Dirk Waem/PA

Southgate’s stodgy selection helps Belgium gain England revenge

David Hytner
November 15, 2020

Jack Grealish shines again but early goals see visitors’ Nations League hopes ended

David Brooks scores Wales’s second-half winner againsr Ireland. Photograph: Stu Forster/Getty

Wales condemn Ireland and Kenny to more frustration

Emmet Malone
November 15, 2020

Republic goalless again as Brooks’ winner adds to miserable Nations League campaign

Stephen Kenny is still without a win as Ireland manager. Photograph: Peter Powell/EPA

Stephen Kenny has ‘no doubts’ he will be a success with Ireland

Emmet Malone
November 15, 2020

Republic manager keeps the faith as his side go a sixth-straight game without scoring

Jeff Hendrick was sent off for a late challenge on Tyler Roberts. Photograph: Nick Potts/PA

Wales 1 Ireland 0: Ireland player ratings

Patrick Madden
November 15, 2020

Patrick Madden runs the rule over Stephen Kenny’s side as they are beaten in Cardiff

Troy Parrott challenges for the ball during Ireland’s defeat to Iceland. Photograph: Tommy Grealy/Inpho

Iceland Under-21s keep their cool to break Ireland hearts

Emmet Malone
November 15, 2020

Jim Crawford’s side caught out at the death as Euro qualification dreams are shattered

Stephen Kenny is still looking for his first win as Ireland manager. Photograph: Tommy Dickson/Inpho

Ireland without James McCarthy for Wales clash

Emmet Malone
November 14, 2020

Stephen Kenny confirms midfielder’s absence, Gareth Bale in line to start for hosts

Ireland head to Cardiff on Sunday fresh off the back of a 3-0 defeat to England at Wembley. Photograph: Tommy Dickson/Inpho

Stephen Kenny and Ireland in need of some good news

Emmet Malone
November 14, 2020

Beleaguered Republic take on Wales in Cardiff on Sunday desperate for three points

Zack Elbouzedi: “There are not a lot of times in a football career when you get the chance to make history so that’s a huge driving factor for us. To be the first Irish team to qualify would be massive.” Photograph: Oisin Keniry/Inpho

Under-21s target two wins to close in on European Championship finals place

Emmet Malone
November 13, 2020

Republic aiming to avenge defeat in Iceland before facing Luxembourg in midweek

Northern Ireland’s Steven Davis and Kyle Lafferty react after losing to Slovakia in the Euro 2020 Play-off finals. Photograph: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Ian Baraclough puts on brave face after Northern Ireland’s exit

Andy Hunter
November 13, 2020

Having failed to win any of his six games in charge, manager faces a challenging transitional period

England’s Jack Grealish congratulates Jadon Sancho after his goal against the Republic of Ireland. Photo: Getty Images

5:25 Ken Early: Grealish walks the walk as Kenny’s wait drags on

Ken Early
November 13, 2020

England’s former Ireland underage midfielder makes his presence felt

Matt Doherty can’t hide his disappointment after the game. Photo: Tommy Dickson/Inpho

TV View: Ireland unable to answer the call against England

Mary Hannigan
November 12, 2020

‘I think England would have had tougher training days, we didn’t even have a booking!’

Ireland’s Matt Doherty dejected after the loss to England at Wembley. Photo: Tommy Dickson/Inpho

Matt Doherty: Ireland ‘finding it tough’ after England defeat

Ruaidhrí Croke
November 12, 2020

Defender says team must recover and go again for Wales clash on Sunday

Scotland’s players celebrate after winning the penalty shootout in Belgrade. Photo: EPA

Scotland seal dramatic Euro 2020 place on penalties

Louise Taylor
November 12, 2020

Steve Clarke’s side make it through to first finals since 1998 Word Cup

Michal Duris of Slovakia celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal during the Uefa Euro 2020 Playoff Final between Northern Ireland and Slovakia at Windsor Park. Photo: Charles McQuillan/Getty Images

Slovakia strike late to end Northern Ireland’s Euro hopes

Andy Hunter
November 12, 2020

Own goal was enough to force extra-time in Belfast but visitors came out on top

The Ireland team lines up ahead of the international friendly against England at Wembley. Photo Carl Recine/AFP via Getty Images

England 3 Ireland 0: How the Ireland players rated

Patrick Madden
November 12, 2020

Patrick Madden runs the rule over Stephen Kenny’s defeated team after a difficult night

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