Tricky assignment for Ireland as they chase a vital win in Georgia

Mick McCarthy hints strongly that James Collins will lead the attacking line in Tbilisi

Derrick Williams: ‘I never felt bullied by Kevin MacDonald’

Ireland defender says coach fired by Aston Villa amid bullying allegations was ‘old school’

McCarthy considering starting Connolly against Georgia

Republic of Ireland boss still hoping Duffy is fit enough to play some part in double header

Kemar Roofe’s late double extends Leeds’ advantage at the top

Championship round-up: Norwich claim draw; Jay Rodriguez keeps West Brom on front foot

O'Neill finalises Ireland squad for Nations League matches

Stephen Ward went to see a specialist on Monday over a persistent knee injury

Harry Arter is back in provisional Ireland squad

Declan Rice is not included and Sky Sports report that he has declared for England

Declan Rice deserves time to decide on international future

Deliberating over who to represent becoming more normal in international football

Judge decrees that O’Shea bows out on a winning note

Terrific performance from Rice in midfield earns high praise from manager O’Neill

Graham Burke out of Shamrock Rovers’ clash with Dundalk

The 24-year-old has been kept in the Ireland squad by Martin O’Neill for friendly with USA

O’Neill accepts French defeat as part of the learning process

Manager says result no great surprise given the gulf in quality between the two sides

O’Neill says Ireland were ‘second best’ to ‘world-class’ French team

French well worth win but Ireland did not defend either of the goals they conceded well

France stroll past Ireland in World Cup preamble

In a rain-soaked Paris the home side made light work of the visitors with first half goals

Browne and Arter hoping to press their case against France

Both midfielders with plenty to prove to Republic manager O’Neill

Glasgow goes greener than green for Scott Brown's testimonial

Celtic captain was honoured on a day where Graham Burke made his international debut

Robinson and Burke likely to get chance to impress O’Neill

Scott Brown testimonial will give peripheral figures a chance to impress against Celtic

Martin O’Neill wants new call-ups to take ‘big opportunity’

Shamrock Rovers’ Graham Burke among four players named in Ireland squad for first time

Martin O’Neill: religion not a factor in FAI’s cross-border recruitment

Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill claims FAI bias towards Catholic players

Ciaran Clark scores as Villa finally shake off Wycombe

FA Cup replay round-up: Bolton edge Eastleigh; West Brom through; Portsmouth shock Ipswich

It’s tougher at the top for our best young Irish prospects

Top English Premier League clubs are scouring the globe for the best young talent

Derry City’s Barry McNamee named in King’s under-21 squad

Manager includes five other domestic players in training panel ahead of friendly against Denmark

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