A history of the Republic of Ireland v Wales in pictures

A history of the Republic of Ireland v Wales in pictures

The Republic of Ireland and Wales go head-to-head in Dublin on Tuesday evening in the battle for three Nations League points.

Here, Press Association Sport takes a took at some of the more memorable images from their previous encounters.

Republic of Ireland midfielder Stephen Ireland beats Wales keeper Danny Coyne to score the only goal in a Euro 2008 qualifier in March 2007
Republic of Ireland midfielder Stephen Ireland beats Wales goalkeeper Danny Coyne to score the only goal in a Euro 2008 qualifier in March 2007 (Niall Carson/PA)
Wales players celebrate after Jason Koumas scores during a 202 Euro 2008 qualifier draw at the Millennium Stadium in November 2007
Wales players celebrate after Jason Koumas scores during a 2-2 Euro 2008 qualifier draw at the Millennium Stadium in November 2007 (Rebecca Naden/PA)
Republic of Ireland midfielder Damien Duff (right) is congratulated by his team-mates after scoring in a 3-0 Nations Cup win over Wales in February 2011
Republic of Ireland midfielder Damien Duff, right, is congratulated by his team-mates after scoring in a 3-0 Nations Cup win over Wales in February 2011 (PA)
Soccer – Carling Nations Cup – Republic of Ireland v Wales – Aviva Stadium
The Nations Cup fixture was the late Gary Speed’s first as Wales manager (PA)
Republic of Ireland skipper Seamus Coleman holds his broken leg after a challenge from Wales’ Neil Taylor in March 2017
Republic of Ireland skipper Seamus Coleman holds his broken leg after a challenge from Wales’ Neil Taylor during a goalless draw in March 2017 (Niall Carson/PA)
James McClean celebrates firing Ireland to World Cup qualifier victory in Cardiff in October 2017
James McClean celebrates firing Ireland to a World Cup qualifier victory in Cardiff in October 2017 (Nigel French/PA)
Gareth Bale celebrates scoring his side’s second goal in their 4-1 Nations league demolition of Ireland in September 2018
Gareth Bale celebrates scoring his side’s second goal in their 4-1 Nations League demolition of Ireland in September 2018 (Mike Egerton/PA)
Wales manager Ryan Giggs applauds the fans after his side's 4-1 victory over the Republic
Wales manager Ryan Giggs applauds the fans after his side’s 4-1 victory over the Republic (David Davies/PA)

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