Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Drogs blow, Andrews buzz, Ireland sleepwalking again?

Keith Treacy, Richie Towell, Rachel Graham and journalist Barry Landy join Raf Diallo. Among the talking points are Keith Andrews linked with the Brentford job, Drogheda's explusion from the UEFA Conference League, takeaways from Ireland's dull draw at Luxembourg and the COYGIG squad to face the USA

Soccer • 17 Jun

'I said many times, we're going to try to win the competition where we are in, where we play'

Maresca says Conference League win is 'starting point'

Enzo Maresca said Chelsea's victory in the Conference League final can be a "starting point" as he looks to guide the club back to former glories

Soccer • 29 May

Chelsea's Reece James lifts the UEFA Conference League trophy after victory over Real Betis

Chelsea recover to sign off with European silverware

Chelsea's season ended in glory in Wroclaw as they came from behind to beat Real Betis 4-1 in the Conference League final to seal the London club's seventh major European trophy.

Soccer • 28 May

Antony is aiming to prove the doubters wrong

Antony wants revenge ahead of Chelsea final showdown

Real Betis head coach Manuel Pellegrini said Manchester United loanee Antony "wants revenge" for the way his Old Trafford career deteriorated before his move to Seville.

Soccer • 28 May

Cole Palmer has scored 15 goals this season for the Blues

Cole tips Chelsea's 'main man' Palmer to unlock Betis

Joe Cole believes Cole Palmer is "destined for greatness" as he predicts the Chelsea forward to be the difference maker in Wednesday's Conference League final against Real Betis.

Soccer • 27 May

Enzo Maresca: 'It's a good starting point for a winning mentality'

Chelsea back if they win Conference League - Maresca

Enzo Maresca believes winning the Conference League would prove that "Chelsea are back" and be vital to rediscovering the club's winning mentality.

Soccer • 07 May

Chelsea's Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall celebrates

Chelsea fail to impress but still progress in Europe

Chelsea limped into the quarter-finals of the Conference League with a dour 1-0 win against Copenhagen at Stamford Bridge to seal their progress 3-1 on aggregate.

Soccer • 13 Mar

First impressions of Ward era, LOI chat and third tier

Richie Towell, Rachel Graham, Barry Murphy and RTÉ Sport's Anthony Pyne join Raf Diallo on this week's episode of the RTÉ Soccer Podcast.

Soccer • 24 Feb

Stephen Bradley is happy with the quality of the new arrivals to Tallaght Stadium

Energetic newcomers boosting Hoops - Bradley

Stephen Bradley believes the infusion of younger energy into the Shamrock Rovers squad will stand his side in good stead when they take on Norwegian side Molde in the first leg of their UEFA Conference League play-off tie.

Soccer • 12 Feb

Shamrock Rovers players react after conceding a fourth goal at Stamford Bridge

Shamrock Rovers and Chelsea fined by UEFA over chants

Shamrock Rovers and Chelsea have each been fined by UEFA over chants heard at their Conference League match at Stamford Bridge last month.

Soccer • 23 Jan

"I'm incredibly proud to lead this group and this club out here tonight"

Bradley: We're proud - and the league should be as well

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley lamented the "basic" defensive errors in the first half of his side's 5-1 defeat to Chelsea but stressed his pride in the team's overall Conference League campaign as their European season stretches into the new year.

Soccer • 20 Dec 24

'It's really flattering to have that interest and clubs wanting to speak to you. But my son, my family and his illness comes before everything'

Bradley prioritises son's health amid Millwall links

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley said he was flattered to be linked with the vacant Millwall job but stressed that his son Josh's recovery from leukemia remained his top priority.

Soccer • 19 Dec 24

Johnny Kenny steers home the equaliser in Vienna

Kenny converts Rovers' Rapid counter to earn a draw

Shamrock Rovers preserved their unbeaten run in the UEFA Conference League with a superb second-half performance against Rapid Vienna, with Johnny Kenny's 55th-minute equaliser securing an unlikely 1-1 draw.

Soccer • 29 Nov 24

Stephen Bradley's Shamrock Rovers lie seventh in the Conference League standings

Shamrock Rovers will approach Rapid Vienna with no fear

Shamrock Rovers are approaching Thursday's Conference League match at Rapid Vienna with no fear, boss Stephen Bradley has stressed.

Soccer • 28 Nov 24

Darragh Burns was one of the players who shone against TNS at Tallaght Stadium last time out

Rovers can feel footloose before Vienna waltz - Corry

Shamrock Rovers may be heavy underdogs against Rapid Vienna on Thursday but their UEFA Conference League exploits to date should allow them to go to the Austrian capital with a sense of freedom, according to former Hoops midfielder Paul Corry.

Soccer • 27 Nov 24

Ireland v Wales, Bulgaria awaits and Rovers in Vienna

Méabh De Búrca and Paul Corry join Raf Diallo to preview Ireland's crucial Women's Euro 2025 play-off against Wales, react to the Boys in Green's Nations League play-off draw, look ahead to Shamrock Rovers at Rapid Vienna and discuss Real Madrid, Mo Salah's future and Premier League matters.

Soccer • 25 Nov 24

Stephen Bradley savoured his side's victory

Bradley elated as seven-point heaven eases title pain

Stephen Bradley admitted he had been worried about how his players would bounce back from domestic heartache in time for Thursday's UEFA Conference League assignment against The New Saints but was delighted by their response during a 2-1 win over the Welsh side.

Soccer • 08 Nov 24

Dylan Watts (R) scored what proved to be the Shamrock Rovers winner in the first half

Hoops turbo-charge knockout hopes after edging past TNS

Shamrock Rovers turbo-charged their hopes of reaching the next stage of the UEFA Conference League after coming from behind to beat Welsh champions The New Saints 2-1 at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 07 Nov 24

Conference League: Shamrock Rovers 2-1 TNS recap

Shamrock Rovers have beaten TNS at Tallaght Stadium in their crunch Conference League clash. Read back on how it unfolded here.

Soccer • 07 Nov 24

TNS pinpoint Burke threat ahead of 'game of chess'

The New Saints are braced for "a game of chess" against Shamrock Rovers in the UEFA Conference League this evening, with visiting boss Craig Harrison highlighting Graham Burke as a particular threat to their ambitions.

Soccer • 07 Nov 24

Stephen Bradley has his sights set on the knock-out phase

McMillan: Rovers must stay wary of TNS' familiar faces

Former Dundalk striker David McMillan anticipates Shamrock Rovers will find The New Saints to be a tougher nut to crack than Larne but believes the Hoops should feel hopeful of benefiting from home advantage and picking up another win in the Conference League on Thursday.

Soccer • 06 Nov 24

Shelbourne's HollyWood ending and FAI Cup final preview

On this week's RTÉ Soccer Podcast, Paul Corry and David McMillan join Raf Diallo to react to Shelbourne's dramatic LOI title win, preview the FAI Cup final and Shamrock Rovers v TNS, as well as talking Bray's First Division play-off final win and Premier League matters.

Soccer • 04 Nov 24

Conference League recap: Larne 1-4 Shamrock Rovers

Windsor Park hosted this all-Ireland meeting between the back-to-back Irish League champions Larne, and the five-in-a-row chasing kings of the League of Ireland Shamrock Rovers, with the Dublin club emerging 4-1 winners.

Soccer • 24 Oct 24

The Shamrock Rovers team that started against APOEL last Thursday

Stick or twist? Rovers' dilemma for European hurdles

After picking up an excellent point against APOEL in the UEFA Conference League, will Shamrock Rovers tactically tweak their approach for the fixtures against Larne and TNS after the international break?

Soccer • 09 Oct 24

'The next few days will go a long way in shaping the outcome of this enthralling campaign'

Twists and turns far from over on all fronts for LOI

We've had a high stakes, thrilling, dramatic, highly emotional week in the League of Ireland and it's to continue tonight and across the weekend, writes Eoin Doyle.

Soccer • 04 Oct 24