Stephen Kenny’s side sensed chance of a famous win after Pepe’s red card

Malachy Clerkin runs the rule over Stephen Kenny’s side after the draw against Portugal

Seleção have had an average World Cup record since Eusébio-inspired journey of 1966

Malachy Clerkin: Quarterback entitled to own choice but comments leave sour taste

Brighton forward will miss final qualifiers against Portugal and Luxembourg with Achilles injury

Tipping Point: More positive results next month should peak the interest of sponsors

With an ideal climate for renewable energy generation, we could become a net exporter

Listening to the players it’s clear they have bought in completely to the manager’s approach

Ireland midfielder surprised that things have moved so fast for him over last couple of years

Midfielder calls on squad to build on positive results ahead of November Portugal game

Didi Hamann doubles down on Stephen Kenny criticism ahead of big win

Malachy Clerkin hands out the marks after a comprehensive win in Dublin.

Stephen Kenny’s team has got people interested in what happens next

Duffy delighted for Kenny as players finally repay the manager’s faith in their ability

Callum Robinson-inspired victory in Baku fails to change the narrative

West Brom striker strikes twice in Baku to help seal a long-awaited first competitive win for Ireland’s manager

‘To have all our better players available more regularly is important to us’

Eamon Donoghue runs the rule over Stephen Kenny’s Ireland side after win in Baku

West Brom striker scores twice to give Stephen Kenny his first competitive victory

John Egan captains the side as Aaron Connolly dropped for World Cup qualifier

The manager’s long-term vision for Ireland is clear but he desperately needs some results

After another trying build-up a confident performance on the pitch can lift the mood

‘I was quite disappointed to see how many people jumped down his throat’

Both players returned negative results from Covid tests ahead of Azerbaijan match

Maybe it’s time for sports governing bodies to come down harder on vaccine hesitancy

Statement came after story was the topic of choice for morning news shows

Why should any of us care why a young footballer will not take a Covid-19 vaccine?

Callum Robinson’s comments on Tuesday are an indication of wider issue in the sport

FAI also confirm that rigorous testing remains part of international protocols

The Morning Sports Briefing: Keep ahead of the game with ‘The Irish Times’ sports team

Despite recovering from second bout, Ireland striker opts to continue taking chances

Callum Robinson calls for patience ahead of trip to Baku

Ireland goalkeeper knows a decision will have to be made whether to return to City

Ireland manager says ‘we need to turn our draws into wins’ against Azerbaijan

Midfield continues to be problematic with no one playing at top end of the English game

Manager’s long-term goal becoming clearer as young prospects impress

Serbia can mathematically end hopes of reaching World Cup on Tuesday

Duffy’s late header spares serious blushes as Kenny’s side toil against team ranked 112th

Stephen Kenny spared another chastening defeat as Republic finally earn first points

Manager can ‘see players emerging’ following impressive display in defeat to Portugal