# U21

Last month

February 2023

# RIP

Former Munster and Ireland team manager Brian O’Brien dies

He was 83 years old.

33.1k

Feb 28th 2023, 8:00 PM

# COYBIG

Ireland U21s drawn against Italy and Norway in European qualifying

Turkey, Latvia and San Marino will also face Ireland.

2.7k

Feb 2nd 2023, 9:04 AM

Last year

2022

# Potential

What happened next for one of the stars of Stephen Kenny's Ireland U21 team?

Conor Masterson on life at Championship leaders QPR and his hopes for the future.

8.2k

Oct 22nd 2022, 8:45 AM

# Ins and outs

Four squad changes for Ireland U21s ahead of Euro play-off

Dara Costelloe, Anselmo Garcia MacNulty, Adam O’Reilly and David Odumosu receive call-ups, with Luca Connell and Liam Kerrigan among those ruled out through injury.

5.8k

Sep 19th 2022, 10:35 AM

# COYBIG

Aaron Connolly included in Ireland U21 squad for European play-off

Connolly has not featured for the senior team since the 1-1 draw with Azerbaijan this time last year.

9.1k

Updated

Sep 15th 2022, 2:45 PM

# Farewell

Ireland U21 international Will Ferry leaves Southampton

The youngster has secured a permanent move to League One outfit Cheltenham Town.

8.8k

Aug 9th 2022, 6:13 PM

# Blow

Ireland have to settle for playoffs after decisive loss to Italy

Jim Crawford’s side needed a win to qualify automatically.

25.5k

Jun 14th 2022, 6:28 PM

# looking ahead

U21s unlikely to recall Irish senior players for future big games

Jim Crawford has suggested he will stick with the players in the current squad.

12.6k

Jun 13th 2022, 2:41 PM

All time

# hot prospect

Ireland U21 international Noss makes Bundesliga debut

The midfielder came off the bench in Borussia Mönchengladbach’s 4-0 win over Furth.

10.3k

Nov 21st 2021, 5:26 PM

# The Tykes

Sweden U21 head coach announced as new Barnsley boss hours after defeat to Ireland

Poya Asbaghi’s final game in charge was last night’s 1-0 loss at Tallaght Stadium.

4.3k

Nov 17th 2021, 10:43 AM

# red list

Two Ireland U21s squad named as only home-based players may travel to Montenegro

Jim Crawford’s side play a double-header of Euro qualifiers this month, but restrictions could leave him with a depleted panel for the second game in Podgorica.

6.5k

Oct 1st 2021, 12:12 PM

# Called Off

Lee Carsley's first game in charge of England U21s is cancelled due to positive Covid cases

The game was due to take place in Bucharest on Friday.

3.5k

Sep 2nd 2021, 4:39 PM

# 10 years on

'I still love that team. I love what we stood for and how we rebelled against the status quo'

10 years on from a landmark U21 football title for Cavan, goalkeeper Alan O’Mara reflects on the significance of that win.

26.4k

Apr 13th 2021, 8:00 PM

# opportunity knocks

Celtic youngster among 3 replacement call-ups to Ireland U21 squad

Luca Connell has been given the nod, while Ademipo Odubeko will not be available.

9.6k

Mar 22nd 2021, 6:07 PM

# In form

Ex-Ireland U21 winger scores 11th goal of the season

Olamide Shodipo is enjoying a prolific loan spell with Oxford United.

11.8k

Mar 16th 2021, 11:27 PM

# Disruption

Italy U21 squad isolating after two positive Covid-19 tests ahead of Ireland qualifier

Jim Crawford’s side are due to face the Italians next Tuesday, as they go in search of a place at the European Championships.

6.9k

Oct 7th 2020, 1:08 PM

# Ready to go

Premier League trio included in Ireland U21 squad

Michael Obafemi, Will Smallbone and Dara O’Shea feature in the panel for the vital qualifier against Italy.

10.6k

Oct 2nd 2020, 11:53 AM

# U21

World's top young players shortlisted for prestigious Golden Boy award

The likes of Joao Felix, Ansu Fati, Jadon Sancho and Kai Havertz will be looking to win the prize that Matthijs de Ligt claimed last year.

9.8k

Oct 15th 2019, 1:58 PM

# fast tracked

Barca's youngest-ever goalscorer cleared to play for Spain and immediately called up to U21s

24 hours after his paperwork went through with Fifa, Ansu Fati has been included in La Roja’s squad.

7.0k

Oct 11th 2019, 2:25 PM

# Philosophy

'You can’t be paralysed by fear. Life is short'

Stephen Kenny is hoping for another positive display against Italy, after an encouraging start as Ireland U21 boss.

5.2k

Oct 10th 2019, 6:00 AM

# Potential

11 months on from Ireland senior debut, Obafemi could be set for first U21 appearance

The Southampton striker has had his troubles with injuries over the past year.

7.7k

Oct 9th 2019, 4:44 PM

# Potential

'I was extremely impressed' - Mick McCarthy singles out Ireland U21 duo for praise

Aaron Connolly and Jayson Molumby both caught the eye in Tallaght on Friday.

27.5k

Sep 9th 2019, 5:23 PM

# Euro Qualifiers

Obafemi, Collins and Parrott included in Kenny's exciting Ireland U21 squad

Kenny has named a 22-player squad for the upcoming European Championship qualifiers.

8.2k

Aug 28th 2019, 3:18 PM

# Young Guns

Defending champions Germany to face four-time winners Spain in Euro U21 final

It was a late, late show for Germany against Romania, while Spain saw off France in the last four.

4.5k

Jun 27th 2019, 10:44 PM

# my bad

England youngster apologises for red card

Hamza Choudhury was dismissed in the young Lions’ European Championships opening defeat to France.

12.8k

Jun 19th 2019, 8:58 PM

# Upset

Barnet youngster scores twice as Ireland defeated by U21s in training match

Mick McCarthy’s side were overcome after Jack Taylor hit a brace.

17.7k

May 30th 2019, 9:41 PM

# change of scenery

The Irish youngster who rejuvenated his career in Slovakia

Connor Ronan helped DAC 1904 Dunajská Streda qualify for the Europa League after joining on loan from Wolves.

24.7k

May 29th 2019, 4:37 PM

# Ready to go

Promising Brighton youngster included in Stephen Kenny's Ireland U21 squad for first time

Aaron Connolly is among the players to feature.

7.3k

May 21st 2019, 2:14 PM

# COYBIG

Kenny's Ireland U21 side discover group opponents for Toulon action in France in June

Ireland will take on Bahrain, China and Mexico in the prestigious tournament.

5.5k

Apr 8th 2019, 11:35 AM

# succession plan

New Ireland U21 boss Stephen Kenny admits he is unlikely to see out qualifying campaign

The outgoing Dundalk boss has emphasised that results on the pitch are not the be all and end all at underage level.

43.4k

Nov 26th 2018, 8:14 PM

# doubt

Announcement due next week on Noel King's future as Ireland U21 boss

There is speculation that the 62-year-old coach could leave his role, with Robbie Keane spoken of as a potential replacement.

4.4k

Nov 2nd 2018, 11:11 AM

# Boys in Green

Ireland U21s head into final two games with Euros spot still up for grabs

Manager Noel King has named a 20-man squad for the upcoming qualifiers today.

5.2k

Oct 5th 2018, 12:13 PM

# hit for six

Germany run riot in Tallaght as Ireland's qualification hopes suffer blow

Schalke youngster Cedric Teuchert hit a hat-trick on a difficult evening for Noel King’s men.

31.8k

Sep 11th 2018, 7:59 PM

# Rebel Regrets

Cork boss - 'A late goal like that, it is a sucker-punch. It is desperately disappointing.'

Disappointment for Cork at U21 hurling level last night at the Gaelic Grounds.

6.9k

Aug 27th 2018, 1:45 PM

# The Step Up

"My mother used to always say, ‘be fierce careful what you wish for’ " - Cahill on vacant Tipp senior post

The Tipperary boss steered his team to All-Ireland U21 hurling glory yesterday.

7.2k

Aug 27th 2018, 12:16 PM

# Premier Pride

Late scoring show hands Tipp dramatic All-Ireland U21 final win over Cork

The Gaelic Grounds in Limerick hosted this evening’s game.

30.3k

Aug 26th 2018, 7:09 PM

# Rematch Time

'We're going in as raging underdogs which is unique in a Tipperary situation in an All-Ireland final'

Liam Cahill is trying to bridge the gap from Tipperary’s Munster U21 final defeat to Cork.

5.5k

Aug 23rd 2018, 11:44 AM

# premier push

'A Tipperary team going in as the underdogs is a dangerous animal'

Mark Kehoe’s side face Galway in the All-Ireland U21 hurling semi-final this evening.

7.7k

Aug 8th 2018, 6:00 AM

# rebel redemption

'We can have no regrets really' - Coleman forced to switch focus fast after 'gut-wrenching' loss

The Cork star is facing into an All-Ireland U21 semi-final this weekend.

9.9k

Aug 1st 2018, 4:29 PM

# Fill The Diary

RTÉ confirm they will televise both Super 8 games and Galway-Clare replay next Sunday

The All-Ireland U21 hurling semi-final between Galway and Tipperary has been moved to Wednesday 8 August.

60.3k

Updated

Jul 30th 2018, 1:49 PM