# Austria

Last year

2022

# Done Deal

RTÉ confirm they will show Ireland's World Cup playoff with Scotland

There had previously been some doubt surrounding the details of the TV coverage.

14.6k

Oct 7th 2022, 1:21 PM

All time

# Boost

Austria seal historic Euros victory

Franco Foda’s side beat Ukraine and advanced out of the group stages of the Euros for the first time ever.

5.9k

Jun 21st 2021, 6:57 PM

# Sorry

Arnautovic apologises for insulting North Macedonia player

Media reports have claimed he insulted Leeds United’s Ezgjan Alioski, referring to the defender’s Albanian heritage.

12.4k

Jun 14th 2021, 7:17 PM

# mixed emotions

Pandev becomes 2nd oldest goalscorer ever at Euros but North Macedonia lose on debut

The underdogs were beaten 3-1 by Austria.

7.5k

Jun 13th 2021, 7:03 PM

# Young Guns

Euro 2020: Five young players to watch

A look at five young players who will be out to make their mark at the Euros.

8.6k

Jun 9th 2021, 8:00 PM

# All Square

Superb John McGinn overhead kick earns a point against Austria for Scotland

Steve Clarke’s side twice came from behind at Hampden to seal a 2-2 draw.

4.3k

Mar 25th 2021, 10:00 PM

# Going down?

Late Austria fightback leaves Northern Ireland facing Nations League relegation

The hosts hit back after Josh Magennis had put Northern Ireland in front.

5.4k

Nov 15th 2020, 10:10 PM

# Nations League

Northern Ireland brought back down to earth by Austria after play-off delight

Michael Gregoritsch’s header proved the difference, while world champions France drew 0-0 with Portugal.

11.0k

Oct 11th 2020, 11:44 PM

# short-term deal

Inter Milan winger Lazaro joins Newcastle on loan

The 23-year-old will bolster Steve Bruce’s options, and can also fill in at right-back.

5.3k

Jan 24th 2020, 3:57 PM

# success stories

Germany, Croatia and Austria join list of teams qualified for Euro 2020

16 teams have now qualified for the 24-team tournament.

4.2k

Nov 16th 2019, 10:37 PM

# Wrap

Italy outclass Spain in Belfield to top Group D

Elsewhere, Germany beat Austria, as the details for the quarter-finals were confirmed.

3.6k

May 10th 2019, 9:55 PM

# Rock Bottom

Northern Ireland go down to 92nd-minute Austrian stunner in Belfast

Michael O’Neill’s side finish bottom of Group B3 with four defeats from four.

7.4k

Nov 18th 2018, 8:02 PM

# goodnight vienna

Arnautovic hits winner as Northern Ireland suffer second Nations League defeat

Michael O’Neill’s side were beaten in Vienna tonight.

4.2k

Oct 12th 2018, 10:07 PM

# Respect

'I remember saying to my family, if Roy Keane rang me, I don't think I'd know what to say'

Scott Hogan admits he grew up idolising the Ireland assistant boss.

11.6k

Oct 3rd 2017, 12:05 AM

# Potential

12-year-old wunderkind nets twice in Germany U16 win

He has already made waves in German youth football this season by scoring 13 goals in five games.

11.2k

Sep 13th 2017, 5:09 PM

# Welsh Wizard

Bad news for Ireland as debutant Woodburn hits stunner to snatch vital victory for Wales

Chris Coleman’s side are now just two points behind Ireland in Group D.

10.0k

Sep 2nd 2017, 10:02 PM

# Haters Gonna Hate

Bale unfazed by latest Real Madrid boos, says Wales boss

Chris Coleman has backed his star attacker to deal with the latest criticism he is receiving in La Liga.

4.6k

Aug 30th 2017, 8:31 AM

# slap on the wrist

Good news for O'Neill and McClean as Fifa decide against handing out bans

World football’s governing body will not punish the Ireland pair for their comments made about referee David Fernández Borbalán.

4.7k

Jul 27th 2017, 12:10 PM

# Opinion

Is the mentality right for Martin O'Neill's Irish side?

Despite a frenetic finish, the Boys in Green looked out of sorts for large parts of their World Cup qualifier against Austria.

3.5k

Jun 18th 2017, 7:30 AM

# Critical

Dunphy criticises Keane for the 'war' talk before Austria qualifier

The RTÉ pundit also suggested that Martin O’Neill could have picked a better team by putting all the players’ names into a hat.

8.7k

Jun 13th 2017, 11:05 AM

# Analysis

How Daryl Murphy put aside bad news at club level to produce his most influential display in a green jersey

The Newcastle star made a big impact after being introduced in the second half against Austria.

11.9k

Jun 13th 2017, 6:30 AM

# fyi

Explainer: What Ireland now need to do to qualify for World Cup 2018

Group D remains tight with each team having four games to play.

54.7k

Jun 12th 2017, 9:30 PM

# Unimpressed

'It was not easy to play our game because they play, most of the time, long balls'

Bayern Munich and Austria star David Alaba was frustrated with how Ireland approached their qualifier on Sunday.

6.0k

Jun 12th 2017, 4:18 PM

# Analysis

Ireland change a winning formula - and almost pay for it

The Boys in Green escaped with a draw against Austria after a dire first-half performance.

18.8k

Jun 12th 2017, 8:00 AM

# Proud moment

'It's what dreams are made of' - Long still pinching himself after making competitive debut for Ireland

The Burnley defender was a surprise choice at centre-half in last night’s 1-1 draw with Austria.

3.7k

Jun 12th 2017, 6:30 AM

# Support

'Darren Randolph has done nothing wrong'

Martin O’Neill defended his choice of goalkeeper after Sunday’s Ireland-Austria game.

10.1k

Jun 12th 2017, 12:05 AM

# Reaction

'The referee wasn't totally to blame for our first-half performance... But I thought he was very poor'

Martin O’Neill expressed his dismay with some of the decisions made by Spanish referee David Fernandez Borbalan.

8.0k

Jun 11th 2017, 9:20 PM

# key player

Man for the big stage Walters still vital for Ireland as he becomes top scorer of the O'Neill era

Tonight’s goal against Austria was his eight under the current management team and 14th in total for the Boys in Green.

5.2k

Jun 11th 2017, 9:17 PM

# point apiece

Walters strikes late to earn Ireland a share of the spoils with Austria

The draw leaves Martin O’Neill’s side top of Group D with Serbia and Wales facing off this evening.

24.7k

Jun 11th 2017, 6:58 PM

# Opinion

Player ratings: How the Boys in Green fared against Austria

On a day of mixed emotions, Ireland were ultimately forced to settle for a point.

17.6k

Jun 11th 2017, 6:57 PM

# Team news

Burnley defender Kevin Long handed shock start for Ireland-Austria game

Glenn Whelan captains the side, with no place in the team for Wes Hoolahan.

29.0k

Jun 11th 2017, 3:51 PM

# Talking Points

Ireland presented with a golden opportunity to kill off one of their World Cup qualifying rivals

Martin O’Neill’s side can take Austria out of the running for a spot at next year’s finals by claiming victory this evening.

28.1k

Jun 11th 2017, 11:48 AM

# Strategy

Analysis: How Ireland are becoming the Leicester City of international football

The Boys in Green have increasingly been embracing counter-attacking football of late.

8.9k

Jun 11th 2017, 9:00 AM

# Profile

Can one of the world's best footballers silence the Aviva again?

David Alaba will be hoping to inspire his side against Ireland, having made the difference in previous games.

5.1k

Jun 11th 2017, 6:59 AM

# The Opposition

Last chance saloon for Austria and their under-pressure manager Koller

The Swiss coach says he has been in the business long enough to deal with situations like tomorrow’s World Cup qualifier against Ireland.

4.4k

Jun 10th 2017, 6:58 PM

# Welcome boost

'Warrior' Walters set to lead the line for Ireland after declaring himself fighting fit

The Stoke City man is raring to go ahead of tomorrow’s World Cup qualifier against Austria.

12.8k

Jun 10th 2017, 1:02 PM

# belief

'If you look at Wesley’s career, it’s about people giving him a chance'

It is a momentous week for Thomas Morgan and his more well-known cousin.

5.4k

Jun 10th 2017, 7:45 AM

# Back in Time

Clubs refusing to release players and multiple pitch invasions - Ireland-v-Austria in 1963

Prior to their win last November, 1963 was the last time the Boys in Green prevailed against their long-time rivals.

2.7k

Jun 10th 2017, 7:00 AM

# Under no illusions

Keane: 'Do you think, for one second, we're going to underestimate anybody? Forget about it'

‘If I was in the Austria camp, I’d be looking forward to playing Ireland,’ says Ireland’s number two.

4.5k

Jun 9th 2017, 5:15 PM

# Rallying Cry

'People have died for their country so we want our lads to put their bodies on the line'

Ireland’s assistant boss has been glad to see injured captain Seamus Coleman link up with the group ahead of Sunday’s World Cup qualifier.

21.1k

Jun 9th 2017, 1:40 PM