Farrell has brought about a transition in Ireland’s international side and the sight of the ‘Boks at the end of the cycle makes his task all the tougher.

Reviewing the recent double-header and previewing June’s crucial one with Norway, which will ultimately determine Ireland’s fate.

Their bid to reach a first-ever major tournament took a hit last night, but it can still be done.

Having drawn 0-0 with the Dutch back in November, manager Colin Bell is hopeful of pulling off something similar at Tallaght Stadium tomorrow.

Her 87th-minute winner proved decisive at Tallaght Stadium.

Ireland captain Katie McCabe will live her childhood dream this evening.

Karen Duggan and the Ireland WNT are focused as their quest to reach a first major tournament continues.

Four talking points from last night’s win, as Colin Bell’s side go in search of qualification for their first major tournament.

The Boys in Green went down 2-1 at Turner’s Cross tonight.

Supporters will get the chance to watch the team being put through their paces by Martin O’Neill and Roy Keane next Tuesday.

The Aviva Stadium hosts two friendlies against Swizterland and Slovakia later this month.

The former France midfielder also suggested the Irish defenders should play rough with Sweden’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

The Boys in Green face Switzerland and Slovakia in friendlies later this month.

The Ireland boss picks his panel for the upcoming friendlies with Switzerland and Slovakia on Friday afternoon.

Martin O’Neill has been speaking about the team’s pre-tournanment plans.

The Burnley full-back played 90 minutes in their 4-0 win over Bristol City.

Most Ireland fans will be keeping their fingers crossed for a two-legged tie with Hungary.

Ireland’s manager was delighted with the team spirit shown by his players tonight.

The Boys in Green host the world champions at Lansdowne Road this evening.

The Boys in Green face a make-or-break double-header against Germany (8 Oct) and Poland (11 Oct).

Martin O’Neill names his squad for the make-or-break qualifiers against Germany and Poland this afternoon.

Edin Dzeko had opened the scoring for Bosnia & Herzegovina but the home side went on to claim a 3-1 win.

Ireland’s number two has called for an assured performance against minnows Gibraltar on Friday night.

The Boys in Green will face Michael O’Neill’s men behind closed doors on 4 June.

The Hull City winger says he is ready to give ’110%’ if called upon by Martin O’Neill this weekend.

The Ireland manager has also emphasised the importance of getting three points against Poland later this month.

How did the Derryman perform in his role during 2014?

The Ireland boss believes there was very little between the sides at Cetic Park.

The Ireland boss believes the world champions will still top Group D despite their under-par performances, however.

The Green Army are likely to travel to Glasgow in their droves next month but finding tickets has proven difficult for many.

O’Neill and Keane face crucial qualification double-header against Gibraltar and Germany next month.

Martin O’Neill’s men came away from Tbilisi with three points thanks to the Everton winger’s brace.

Ahead of Sunday’s clash with Georgia, Everton’s flying full-back says he would love nothing more than to represent his country on the ‘biggest stage’.

The Ireland number two was in bullish form ahead of the trip Tbilisi for Sunday’s Euro 2016 qualifying curtain-raiser.

The Ireland boss was asked about a number of his forwards at today’s press conference in Malahide.

Plenty of decisions for Ireland boss to mull over before his squad meets up in Malahide next week.

The 54-year-old has announced that he will remain with the World Cup winners until Euro 2016.

Ireland take on Costa Rica tonight before a final summer friendly with Portugal in New York on Tuesday.