Raf Diallo

RTÉ Sport Journalist

Troy Parrott of Republic of Ireland celebrates after scoring his and his side's second goal during the UEFA Nations League B match between the Republic of Ireland and Austria at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

Parrott leaves Austria boss Rangnick purring

Austria manager Ralf Rangnick branded Troy Parrott as "probably the man of the match" after the Republic of Ireland's 2-2 draw with his side at Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 14 mins

1 October 2026; Troy Parrott of Republic of Ireland celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the UEFA Nations League B match between the Republic of Ireland and Austria at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Parrott makes magic but Austria claw back two-goal lead

A Troy Parrott-inspired two-goal lead was wiped out in the space of five second-half minutes as the Republic of Ireland were forced to settle for a 2-2 draw with Austria at Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 45 mins

The jerseys of, from left, Jason Knight, Tom Cannon, Adam Idah and Finn Azaz hang in the Republic of Ireland dressing room before the UEFA Nations League B match between the Republic of Ireland and Austria at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

Team news: Ireland make three changes for Austria's visit

Heimir Hallgrimsson has made three changes to his Republic of Ireland team for tonight's UEFA Nations League match against Austria at Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 14 hrs

Troy Parrott of Republic of Ireland, centre, celebrates with teammates Jack Moylan, left, and Adam Idah after scoring his and his side's second goal, a penalty, during the UEFA Nations League B match between the Republic of Ireland and Austria at the Aviv

Parrott-led triumvirate points way forward for Ireland

Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson sees promise in the way the forward trio of Troy Parrott, Adam Idah and Jack Moylan dovetailed against Austria on Thursday night, having all scored against Israel in Debrecen three days earlier.

Soccer • 12 mins

Finn Azaz during the Republic of Ireland training session at the FAI National Training Centre in Abbotstown, Dublin.

'Tricky situation' but Azaz 'wants to belong' - Heimir

Heimir Hallgrimsson has been very clear about his admiration for Finn Azaz but the Republic of Ireland manager acknowledged that the midfielder has found himself in a "tricky situation" during this contentious international window.

Soccer • 01 Oct

Head coach Heimir Hallgrímsson during the Republic of Ireland media conference at the FAI National Training Centre in Abbotstown, Dublin.

Heimir hits out at 'lies' as squad welcomes Bazunu back

Heimir Hallgrimsson claimed that "a lot of lies" had been written about the situation within the Republic of Ireland camp as he emphasised that the players had welcomed Gavin Bazunu back with open arms in the wake of his decision not to partake in the UEFA Nations League games against Israel.

Soccer • 30 Sep

Jack Moylan during the Republic of Ireland training session at the FAI National Training Centre in Abbotstown, Dublin.

Preview: Ireland to face pressing questions from Austria

The Republic of Ireland face Austria at Aviva Stadium tonight in the third of their four matches in this portion of the UEFA Nations League campaign.

Soccer • 01 Oct

FAI chief executive officer David Courell, left and FAI director of football John Martin during the Republic of Ireland press conference at Nagyerdei Stadion in Debrecen, Hungary.

Frying pan to the fire: FAI set for Oireachtas appearance

At a time when the FAI are midway through the fallout from the controversial Israel fixtures, the association's key figures will be heading to Leinster House on Wednesday afternoon to appear in front of an Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport.

Soccer • 30 Sep

10 November 2024; A Free Palestine banner during the Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup Final match between Drogheda United and Derry City at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

How Ireland-Israel became the most controversial game

As the Republic of Ireland prepare for Sunday night's clash with Israel in Debrecen, Raf Diallo explains how this UEFA Nations League fixture became the most talked about game of the international window.

Soccer • 26 Sep

James Abankwah of Republic of Ireland arrives for the UEFA Nations League B match between Kosovo and Republic of Ireland at Fadil Vokrri Stadium in Pristina, Kosovo.

Team news: Abankwah gets nod to start in Kosovo

Udinese defender James Abankwah has been named to start in a rejigged back five for the Republic of Ireland's UEFA Nations League opener against Kosovo at the Fadil Vokrri Stadium in Pristina.

Soccer • 24 Sep