Looking closely at the FIFA rankings, Ireland sits comfortably at 60, while Bulgaria lags at 82. At first glance, these rankings could bolster Irish confidence. However, football history has shown ...

In an exhilarating display of skill and determination, Ireland overcame Bulgaria in tonight's UEFA Nations League play-off held at the iconic Aviva Stadium. This match not only showcased Ireland's ...

We asked Balls.ie readers to vote for their best Ireland starting XI after the playoff win v Bulgaria. The intriguing results ...

Heimir Hallgrímsson is so popular in his native Iceland that a group of fans from his local town travelled to Dublin for ...

Evan Ferguson could finally make his first start for West Ham in tonight’s Premier League clash with Wolves as Hammers boss Graham Potter said that he is ...

CRYSTAL PALACE are keen on signing Ireland star Finn Azaz this summer. Eagles scouts watched Middlesbrough midfielder Azaz, ...

One goal against Bulgaria won’t shape his career but it can be defined as good rather than bad. A game defined by the shot he took a few minutes beforehand might have allowed a different story to take ...

John O'Shea on the importance of manager Heimir Hallgrímsson communicating effectively to a Republic of Ireland squad which ...

Heimir Hallgrímsson has some thrilling attacking options, but Finn Azaz is one that is generating plenty of excitement.

Even in the midst of a new wave, age does not have to be a barrier. It’s significant that when Ireland needed two big ...

That Ferguson equalised on the hour is simple demonstration that he will improve with game time, that he needs to start so he ...

Ireland’s attacking play in Sunday’s 2-1 second leg win over Bulgaria in the Nations League has come in for warm praise from ...