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Republic of Ireland appoint Heimir Hallgrimsson as new head coach
Former Iceland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson is named as the new head coach of Republic of Ireland, replacing interim boss John O'Shea.
Jul 10, 16:25
Can you name the top 25 international goalscorers of all time?
After Lionel Messi moved into second place with his latest strike for Argentina, Sports Mole challenges you to name the top 25 international goalscorers of all time.
Jul 10, 11:00
Euro 2024: What is a Group of Death?
Sports Mole takes a look what constitutes a Group of Death in football terms and ranks the five biggest Groups of Death from the last five European Championships.
Jun 15, 06:55
Roberto Martinez lavishes praise on "unbelievable" Cristiano Ronaldo
Portugal manager Roberto Martinez hails "unbelievable" Cristiano Ronaldo following his brace against Republic of Ireland.
Jun 12, 18:10
Tuesday's International Friendlies predictions including Portugal vs. Republic of Ireland
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's International Friendlies fixtures, including Portugal vs. Republic of Ireland.
Jun 11, 06:00
How Portugal could line up against Republic of Ireland
Sports Mole looks at how Portugal could line up in their friendly encounter with Republic of Ireland.
Jun 9, 19:19
Preview: Portugal vs. Republic of Ireland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's friendly clash between Portugal and Republic of Ireland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 9, 19:07
Tuesday's International Friendlies predictions including Portugal vs. Finland
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's International Friendlies fixtures, including Portugal vs. Finland.
Jun 4, 06:00
Preview: Republic of Ireland vs. Hungary - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's friendly clash between Republic of Ireland and Hungary, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 2, 13:26
John O'Shea given extended stay as Republic of Ireland boss
The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) extends the stay of interim head coach John O'Shea by an extra two games.
Apr 26, 12:06
Sunderland 'Player of the Century' Charlie Hurley dies, aged 87
Sunderland legend Charlie Hurley - nicknamed 'The King' and voted the club's 'Player of the Century' - dies at the age of 87.
Apr 25, 10:31
Sarina Wiegman names England Women squad for first Euro 2025 qualifiers
England Women head coach Sarina Wiegman confirms her 23-player squad for April's Euro 2025 qualifiers with Sweden and the Republic of Ireland.
Mar 26, 12:39
Tuesday's international friendly predictions including Spain vs. Brazil
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for today's international friendlies, including Spain vs. Brazil.
Mar 26, 06:05
Preview: Republic of Ireland vs. Switzerland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's friendly clash between Republic of Ireland and Switzerland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 24, 10:55
Team News: Caoimhin Kelleher, Sammie Szmodics start for Republic of Ireland against Belgium
John O'Shea names Caoimhin Kelleher and Sammie Szmodics in his first Republic of Ireland XI for the friendly against Belgium.
Mar 23, 15:55
Saturday's international friendly predictions including England vs. Brazil
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's international friendlies, including England vs. Brazil.
Mar 23, 06:00
Preview: Republic of Ireland vs. Belgium - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's friendly clash between Republic of Ireland and Belgium, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 21, 14:54
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne omitted from Belgium squad with groin injury
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne is omitted from the Belgium squad for friendlies against the Republic of Ireland and England this month due to a groin injury.
Mar 14, 12:04
John O'Shea named Republic of Ireland interim coach
The Football Association of Ireland announces that John O'Shea has become the Republic of Ireland's interim coach.
Feb 28, 13:13
England to face Republic of Ireland in 2024-25 Nations League
England are drawn to face the Republic of Ireland in League B Group 2 of the 2024-25 UEFA Nations League, while Scotland will meet Croatia and Portugal.
Feb 8, 17:38
