Giovanni Trapattoni hails Republic of Ireland youngsters
Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni praises his young side following their 2-0 win over Poland.
Feb 6, 23:11
Reading's Ian Harte hits out at "clown" Giovanni Trapattoni
Reading defender calls Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni a "clown" for snubbing him from the squad for tomorrow's friendly against Poland.
Feb 5, 10:57
Preview: Republic of Ireland vs. Poland
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's international friendly involving the Republic of Ireland and Poland.
Feb 4, 15:56
Shay Given comes out of international retirement
Shay Given says that sitting on the Aston Villa bench every week forced him to come out of international retirement for the Republic of Ireland.
Jan 16, 07:27
Giovanni Trapattoni: 'Roma wanted me as coach'
Giovanni Trapattoni reveals that Roma offered him their coaching job 18 months ago and says that it was not the first time that he had been approached by the Italian club.
Dec 21, 05:51
Mark Bunn targets international recognition
Mark Bunn is hoping to make the most of his chance at Norwich City by forcing his way into the Republic of Ireland squad.
Dec 4, 13:05
Giovanni Trapattoni: 'Seamus Coleman can be a star'
Giovanni Trapattoni says that Seamus Coleman has a big future ahead of him for Republic of Ireland.
Nov 15, 08:00
Giovanni Trapattoni takes positives from defeat
Giovanni Trapattoni praises Republic of Ireland's fringe players following their performance against Greece.
Nov 15, 00:25
Seamus Coleman bemoans Greece defeat
Republic of Ireland's Seamus Coleman insists that his side should have defeated Greece in tonight's friendly.
Nov 14, 23:28
Ireland lack finishing touch against Greece
Ireland slip to defeat against Greece, despite a strong second-half display.
Nov 14, 21:42
Live Commentary: Republic of Ireland 0-1 Greece - as it happened
Sports Mole provides live text coverage of tonight's international friendly between the Republic of Ireland and Greece.
Nov 14, 19:10
Sunderland's James McClean 'donates poppy-free shirt to cancer charity'
Sunderland winger James McClean reportedly donates his shirt to a cancer charity, despite refusing to wear a poppy over the weekend.
Nov 13, 12:11
Preview: Republic of Ireland vs. Greece
Sports Mole previews the friendly clash between Republic of Ireland and Greece on Wednesday.
Nov 12, 14:48
Ireland boss Giovani Trapattoni: 'James McClean's poppy snub is his choice'
Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni says that Sunderland winger James McClean shouldn't be condemned for refusing to wear a poppy over the weekend.
Nov 12, 12:11
Steve Clarke hopes to get Shane Long fit for Southampton clash
West Bromwich Albion manager Steve Clarke insists that the Baggies are trying to get striker Shane Long fit for Monday's Premier League match against Southampton.
Nov 2, 16:59
Giovanni Trapattoni maintains he has full control over Republic of Ireland
Giovanni Trapattoni believes that he still has total control over team affairs for Republic of Ireland.
Oct 31, 20:15
Giovanni Trapattoni to remain Republic of Ireland manager
Giovanni Trapattoni is to remain as Republic of Ireland manager following a board meeting of the FAI.
Oct 17, 20:36
Robbie Keane still wants Giovanni Trapattoni as Republic of Ireland manager
Republic of Ireland skipper Robbie Keane thinks that Giovanni Trapattoni should stay on as manager and is convinced that the squad must stick together to turn their World Cup qualifying campaign around.
Oct 17, 05:21
Republic of Ireland bounce back from Germany defeat
The Republic of Ireland respond to their hammering at the hands of Germany with a 4-1 win over the minnows of the group, the Faroe Islands.
Oct 16, 20:51
Giovanni Trapattoni denies Republic of Ireland exit talk
Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni refutes claims that tonight's match against the Faroe Islands could be his last in charge of the national team.
Oct 16, 09:19
Mark Lawrenson wants the Republic of Ireland to sack Giovanni Trapattoni'
Former Republic of Ireland defender Mark Lawrenson believes that Giovanni Trapattoni should be sacked as manager following their humiliating 6-1 defeat to Germany.
Oct 16, 05:19
Republic of Ireland striker Robbie Keane plays down reports of a rift in the camp
Robbie Keane insists that reports of a row in the Republic of Ireland camp will not have a negative effect on their match against the Faroe Islands in midweek.
Oct 15, 22:58
Republic of Ireland's Stephen Kelly refuses to board plane?
Reports claim that Stephen Kelly initially refused to board a plane to the Faroe Islands with his Republic of Ireland teammates following a row with coaching staff.
Oct 15, 18:08
Preview: Faroe Islands vs. Republic of Ireland
Sports Mole takes a look at Ireland's trip to the Faroe Islands in Tuesday's World Cup qualifier.
Oct 15, 00:44
Robbie Keane passed fit to face the Faroe Islands
Republic of Ireland talisman Robbie Keane is passed fit to travel to the Faroe Islands ahead of Tuesday's must-win World Cup qualifier.
Oct 14, 20:26
Giovanni Trapattoni: 'Players believe in my approach'
Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni refuses to consider quitting and insists that his players are behind his approach to the game.
Oct 13, 20:23
Oliver Bierhoff: 'Republic of Ireland were disappointing against Germany'
Oliver Bierhoff says that he expected the Republic of Ireland to be "stronger" than they were against Germany at home on Friday.
Oct 13, 02:32
Giovanni Trapattoni keen to remain Republic of Ireland coach
Republic of Ireland coach Giovanni Trapattoni insists that he will not quit his job.
Oct 13, 02:23
Giovanni Trapattoni: 'Ireland can still qualify'
Giovanni Trapattoni still believes that Ireland can beat Sweden and Austria to second place in Group C.
Oct 13, 00:20
Live Commentary: Republic of Ireland 1-6 Germany - as it happened
Republic of Ireland host Germany in Group C of the World Cup qualifiers without leading scorer Robbie Keane.
Oct 12, 19:09
Preview: Republic of Ireland vs. Germany
Sports Mole previews tonight's World Cup qualifier at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin between the Republic of Ireland and Germany.
Oct 12, 09:31
John O'Shea: 'Germany more than just Mesut Ozil'
Republic of Ireland defender John O'Shea tells his players that they cannot afford to just focus their attention on Germany playmaker Mesut Ozil.
Oct 12, 09:21
Giovanni Trapattoni names Ireland team
Giovanni Trapattoni names his Republic of Ireland team for tomorrow's game against Germany at the Aviva Stadium.
Oct 11, 15:14
Robbie Keane ruled out for Republic of Ireland
Robbie Keane is ruled out of Republic of Ireland's match with Germany on Friday evening with an Achilles injury.
Oct 11, 11:27
Keith Fahey "desperate" for Republic of Ireland start
Keith Fahey admits that he's "desperate" to start for the Republic of Ireland in Friday's World Cup qualifier against Germany.
Oct 10, 23:26
Giovanni Trapattoni denies interest in Blackburn Rovers job
Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni distances himself from speculation linking him with the vacant Blackburn Rovers job.
Oct 10, 11:53
Chelsea's Conor Clifford gets Republic of Ireland call
Giovanni Trapattoni calls up young Chelsea midfielder Conor Clifford to the Republic of Ireland squad for the upcoming qualifiers against Germany and the Faroe Islands.
Oct 9, 21:15
Giovanni Trapattoni: 'Injuries won't be an excuse if we lose'
Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni insists that everyone must give 100% if they are to beat Germany on Friday night.
Oct 9, 10:45
Republic of Ireland put Richard Dunne on standby
Giovanni Trapattoni includes injured Aston Villa defender Richard Dunne on his standby list for the Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifiers next month.
Sep 26, 20:01
Martin O'Neill: 'James McClean has problem with social networking'
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill admits that James McClean has been acting "strangely" and is considering fining the midfielder for breaching club rules on Twitter.
Sep 14, 04:26
