Ireland throw it all at Portugal but fail to break the door down

Stephen Kenny’s side sensed chance of a famous win after Pepe’s red card

Republic of Ireland 0 Portugal 0: How the Irish players rated

Malachy Clerkin runs the rule over Stephen Kenny’s side after the draw against Portugal

Ronaldo still the star turn as Portugal bid for Qatar

Seleção have had an average World Cup record since Eusébio-inspired journey of 1966

Why did Aaron Rodgers have to dive headfirst into the Covid culture war?

Malachy Clerkin: Quarterback entitled to own choice but comments leave sour taste

Stephen Kenny backs Aaron Connolly to ‘have a big part to play’ in Ireland’s future

Brighton forward will miss final qualifiers against Portugal and Luxembourg with Achilles injury

Stephen Kenny’s Ireland on the cusp of recapturing public imagination

Tipping Point: More positive results next month should peak the interest of sponsors

David McWilliams: Ireland could be the Qatar of renewable energy

With an ideal climate for renewable energy generation, we could become a net exporter

Jamie McGrath: ‘I always had a determination to try and go as far as I could’

Ireland midfielder surprised that things have moved so fast for him over last couple of years

Stephen Kenny justified in making future Ireland plans as things start falling into place

Listening to the players it’s clear they have bought in completely to the manager’s approach

Conor Hourihane: ‘You have to keep believing as much as you can’

Midfielder calls on squad to build on positive results ahead of November Portugal game

TV View: Here’s to you Mr Robinson, thanks for keeping the budget blues at bay

Didi Hamann doubles down on Stephen Kenny criticism ahead of big win

Ireland 4 Qatar 0: How the Irish players rated at the Aviva Stadium

Malachy Clerkin hands out the marks after a comprehensive win in Dublin.

Ken Early: This Ireland feels like a team at the beginning of its story not the end

Stephen Kenny’s team has got people interested in what happens next

Shane Duffy: ‘I think everyone with eyes can see the progression we are making’

Duffy delighted for Kenny as players finally repay the manager’s faith in their ability

TV View: Ireland get a shot in the arm but pundits pour vinegar all over the chips

Callum Robinson-inspired victory in Baku fails to change the narrative

Robinson silences his critics and eases the pressure on Kenny

West Brom striker strikes twice in Baku to help seal a long-awaited first competitive win for Ireland’s manager

Stephen Kenny reflects on ‘long overdue’ win in Baku

‘To have all our better players available more regularly is important to us’

Azerbaijan 0 Ireland 3: Irish player ratings

Eamon Donoghue runs the rule over Stephen Kenny’s Ireland side after win in Baku

Callum Robinson makes the Liveline brigade eat their words in Baku

West Brom striker scores twice to give Stephen Kenny his first competitive victory

Callum Robinson and Adam Idah start against Azerbaijan

John Egan captains the side as Aaron Connolly dropped for World Cup qualifier

Stakes are high both for Stephen Kenny and the future of Irish football

The manager’s long-term vision for Ireland is clear but he desperately needs some results

Backed into a corner, Kenny’s Ireland need to strike out with purpose in Baku

After another trying build-up a confident performance on the pitch can lift the mood

John Egan defends Callum Robinson’s decision not to be vaccinated against Covid-19

‘I was quite disappointed to see how many people jumped down his throat’

Adam Idah and Jason Knight both doubts with fever after trip to Baku

Both players returned negative results from Covid tests ahead of Azerbaijan match

Unvaccinated footballers are putting lives at risk. Is it time to stop picking them?

Maybe it’s time for sports governing bodies to come down harder on vaccine hesitancy

FAI missed the boat when it came to getting on top of Callum Robinson story

Statement came after story was the topic of choice for morning news shows

Malachy Clerkin: Callum Robinson pile-on has all been a bit purer than pure

Why should any of us care why a young footballer will not take a Covid-19 vaccine?

Football clubs continuing to struggle with vaccine uptake among players

Callum Robinson’s comments on Tuesday are an indication of wider issue in the sport

FAI insist they ‘must accept’ if Ireland players refuse Covid-19 vaccination

FAI also confirm that rigorous testing remains part of international protocols

Callum Robinson questioned on vaccine stance; Gordon D’Arcy on how Munster can end barren run

The Morning Sports Briefing: Keep ahead of the game with ‘The Irish Times’ sports team

Callum Robinson committed to his ‘no vaccination’ stance

Despite recovering from second bout, Ireland striker opts to continue taking chances

Ireland manager Stephen Kenny admits he’s ‘not above criticism’ ahead of Azerbaijan clash

Callum Robinson calls for patience ahead of trip to Baku

Gavin Bazunu comfortable racking up game time in League One for now

Ireland goalkeeper knows a decision will have to be made whether to return to City

‘A very clever player’ - Stephen Kenny explains Will Keane selection

Ireland manager says ‘we need to turn our draws into wins’ against Azerbaijan

Ireland players set for more chances to develop on international stage

Midfield continues to be problematic with no one playing at top end of the English game

Ireland players put trust in Stephen Kenny as green shoots emerge

Manager’s long-term goal becoming clearer as young prospects impress

Same old emotions and same old results for Kenny’s winless Ireland

Serbia can mathematically end hopes of reaching World Cup on Tuesday

More soul searching for Ireland as Azerbaijan nearly sack Dublin

Duffy’s late header spares serious blushes as Kenny’s side toil against team ranked 112th

Shane Duffy leaps late as Ireland salvage a draw with Azerbaijan

Stephen Kenny spared another chastening defeat as Republic finally earn first points

Kenny backs Ireland’s youngsters to end miserable run in Azerbaijan clash

Manager can ‘see players emerging’ following impressive display in defeat to Portugal

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