Nations League

‘Let’s not pull the devil by the tail’: Bulgaria manager Iliev rebuffs calls to quit over double-jobbing role

The coach, who also leads a top-flight Bulgarian side, wants focus to be on Nations League playoff games against Ireland

What is at stake in Ireland’s Nations League playoff against Bulgaria?

All you need to know, and them some, as Heimir Hallgrímsson’s team are in Plovdiv for the first leg of their League B relegation playoff

Ireland renew acquaintances with their first-ever opponents Bulgaria

Despite playing in such a historic game, the 1924 Boys in Blue became the forgotten men of Irish soccer

James Abankwah moving up fast in Ireland’s defensive pecking order

‘We’re a Christian family so we prayed and gave a lot of thanks to God’

Matt Doherty ‘stands by’ comments that he felt disrespected when left out of Ireland squad

Wolves defender has come back into favour after cementing his starting position in Vítor Pereira’s side

Andrew Moran and Ryan Manning called into Ireland squad for Nations League play-offs

Will Smallbone and Callum O’Dowda withdraw from panel due to injury

Unruffled Hallgrímsson calls up potential ‘game-changer’ for Ireland

Manager named three uncapped players for two-legged clash with Bulgaria

Five things for Heimir Hallgrímsson to consider as he prepares to name Ireland squad

James Abankwah and Rocco Vata set for debuts ahead of Josh Honohan and Johnny Kenny

Republic’s Sammie Szmodics to miss Nations League Bulgaria fixtures

Ipswich Town winger certain to be sidelined for relegation play-off fixtures after ankle surgery

Ireland 1 Turkey 0 FT as it happened: Carusa gives Ireland the victory

A new era begins in Tallaght under new manager Carla Ward with a win in the Nations League

Ireland secure victory against Turkey from the jaws of inaccuracy

Kyra Carusa goal starts the Carla Ward era with three points in the Nations League

Ireland look to the future as Carla Ward’s reign kicks off against Turkey

Ireland host Turkey in the Nations League on Friday before Tuesday’s away match against Slovenia

Emily Murphy: ‘I always wanted to come and play for Ireland’

Murphy is one of 12 players in Carla Ward’s 23-strong squad who was born outside Ireland

‘I think Bulgaria is an okay draw’ - Heimir Hallgrímsson reacts to Ireland’s playoff opponents

Northern Ireland beat Bulgaria 5-0 at Windsor Park during recent Nations League campaign

Kosovo to appeal against Uefa-imposed 3-0 loss for leaving field over pro-Serbia chants

Game in Bucharest was abandoned in stoppage-time after the Kosovo players left the field when they said they heard pro-Serbia chanting from home fans

Upbeat mood returns for Scotland after Steve Clarke weathers Nations League storm

After losing their first three games Clarke’s side now have realistic hopes of remaining in the top tier

Heimir Hallgrímsson to pick up the pieces after Wembley humbling in World Cup play-off push

Ireland have potential to improve for clash with Nations League C runner-up, as Andrew Moran’s impressive cameo stands out in defeat to England

Northern Ireland get promoted to League B of Nations League

Andy Robertson marks 80th Scotland cap with stoppage-time winner in Poland

Ken Early: Naive Ireland need to remember this pain and at least learn to whinge

Ireland’s second-half capitulation against England again exposed this team’s fatal lack of gamecraft

Heimir Hallgrímsson rows back on ‘we gave up’ statement after Ireland’s heavy defeat to England

Ireland manager ‘lost for words’ after three-goal salvo and second yellow for Scales in chaotic second half following solid first half

TV View: Roy Keane watches future son-in-law score against Ireland, for better or worse

Green shoots could be seen for Ireland against England at Wembley until everything went to muck

Reality bites at Wembley as England dismantle 10-man Republic of Ireland

Ireland will face a playoff to avoid relegation from League B, while England top Group 2 to gain promotion to League A

Clinical England strong favourites to sweep Ireland aside at Wembley

Victory for home side secures automatic promotion to Nations League A but visitors keen to maintain momentum

Kevin Kilbane: Hints of green shoots as Ireland find a way

Ireland were fortunate to secure the three points before a tough trip to Wembley but steady progress is evident under Heimir Hallgrímsson

Northern Ireland edge closer to Nations League promotion with Belarus win

Round-up: Cristiano Ronaldo nets brace as Portugal thrash Poland to reach quarter-finals

Lee Carsley urges England to follow Germany and Spain’s trust in youth

Interim manager backs promotion of under-21 players as England prepare for Nations League clash with Ireland on Sunday

Liverpool must think Mamardashvili is something very special if they believe he’s better than Kelleher

Evan Ferguson at one end and Caoimhin Kelleher come up with big plays, alongside a regen of Craig Bellamy

Fans clash at Nations League match between France and Israel

Skirmish quickly quashed by security guards at stadium as riot police deployed at ‘high-risk’ game

‘This group deserves a bit of luck’: Hallgrímsson’s Ireland are learning slowly how to win again

Headed goal by Evan Ferguson and penalty save by Caoimhín Kelleher got the job done against Finland

Ireland 1 Finland 0 FT: Nations League as it happened

Heimir Hallgrímsson’s ride their luck but make themselves safe from automatic relegation

Ferguson and Kelleher prove the difference as Ireland edge out Finland

Liverpool goalkeeper pulls off penalty save as Ireland rode their luck to stop the Finns from scoring

Ollie Watkins and Curtis Jones grab their chance to help England sink Greece

England can confirm their promotion back to the top flight of the Nations League by beating Ireland on Sunday

Ireland v Finland: TV details, kick-off time, team news and more

Heimir Hallgrímsson’s men play the Finns on Thursday and England on Sunday in the Nations League

Hallgrímsson’s desire for consistent lineups being tested by injuries as Finland come calling

Brady’s absence is significant as the veteran inspired victory over Finland last month in Helsinki

Harry Kane hits out at his England teammates over withdrawals

Bayern Munich striker asks if players are absent due to ‘tough period’

Mark McGuinness and Andrew Moran biding their time

Strapping Luton defender and on-loan Brighton midfielder eager to press for opportunities with the Republic of Ireland

Sammie Szmodics: ‘The lower leagues seem so far away now’

Republic of Ireland star reveals he got a congratulatory hug from Ed Sheeran following his spectacular goal in Ipswich’s shock away win at Tottenham

Heimir Hallgrímsson’s options narrow ahead of taxing double-bill for Ireland

Assistant-coach John O’Shea welcomes call-ups for Matt Doherty, Ryan Manning and Jake O’Brien to replace injured trio Coleman, Idah and Duffy

Kylian Mbappé left out of France squad for Israel and Italy games

France manager Didier Deschamps says omission is 'one-off decision'

Thomas Tuchel has not influenced selection, says Lee Carsley as he names England squad

Jack Grealish included despite recent lack of action

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