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Republic of Ireland national football team
World Cup Qualifying - Europe | Group Stage
Mar 24, 2017 at 7.45pm UK
 
Wales national football team

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Neil Taylor in action during the World Cup qualifier between Wales and Georgia on October 9, 2016
FIFA opens proceedings against Neil Taylor after tackle on Seamus Coleman
FIFA reportedly opens proceedings against Neil Taylor after his tackle broke Seamus Coleman's leg during last week's match between Wales and Republic of Ireland.
Mar 30, 11:35
Everton full-back Seamus Coleman in action during his side's 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace at Goodison Park on September 30, 2016
FIFA to pay Seamus Coleman's wages during injury absence
FIFA's Club Protection Programme means that the governing body will pay Seamus Coleman's Everton wages during the full-back's absence with a broken leg.
Mar 27, 21:15
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
John Toshack: 'Difficult for Wales to reach World Cup'
Former Wales manager John Toshack admits that it will be "difficult" for Chris Coleman's side to qualify for the World Cup having drawn their last four games.
Mar 27, 21:01
Everton full-back Seamus Coleman in action during his side's 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace at Goodison Park on September 30, 2016
Martin O'Neill: 'Seamus Coleman still coming to terms with injury'
Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill reveals that Seamus Coleman is still feeling "down" about his broken leg, but backs the Everton man to return.
Mar 27, 19:31
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Martin O'Neill: Neil Taylor's tackle on Seamus Coleman was "very poor"
Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill describes Neil Taylor's tackle on Seamus Coleman - which broke the right-back's leg - as "very poor".
Mar 27, 10:53
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Martin O'Neill: 'Seamus Coleman leg surgery was successful'
The surgery on Seamus Coleman's broken leg has been successful, Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill confirms.
Mar 26, 11:36
Wales midfielder Joe Ledley in action during his side's World Cup qualifier with Serbia on November 12, 2016
Joe Ledley denies laughing about Seamus Coleman leg break
Wales midfielder Joe Ledley angrily denies laughing about the injury to Republic of Ireland defender Seamus Coleman during Friday's goalless draw in Dublin.
Mar 25, 16:26
Wales midfielder Joe Allen in action during his side's World Cup qualifier with Serbia on November 12, 2016
Joe Allen: 'Neil Taylor in bits over tackle on Seamus Coleman'
Wales midfielder Joe Allen admits that teammate Neil Taylor is "in bits" about the challenge which left Republic of Ireland captain Seamus Coleman with a broken leg.
Mar 25, 15:50
Wales manager Chris Coleman on the touchline during his side's World Cup qualifier with Serbia on November 12, 2016
Chris Coleman "proud" of battling Wales display in Dublin
Chris Coleman declares himself pleased with the performance produced by his players in their goalless draw with Republic of Ireland, particularly after losing a man.
Mar 25, 12:17
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Shane Long: 'I tried to comfort Seamus Coleman'
Republic of Ireland striker Shane Long says that he tried to "comfort" teammate Seamus Coleman after he suffered a badly broken leg against Wales on Friday night.
Mar 25, 10:46
Everton full-back Seamus Coleman in action during his side's 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace at Goodison Park on September 30, 2016
Martin O'Neill confirms Seamus Coleman leg break
Republic of Ireland coach Martin O'Neill confirms that full-back Seamus Coleman suffered a broken leg during their World Cup qualifying match with Wales.
Mar 24, 22:45
Everton full-back Seamus Coleman in action during his side's 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace at Goodison Park on September 30, 2016
Chris Coleman: 'Neil Taylor despondent following Seamus Coleman injury'
Wales manager Chris Coleman admits that defender Neil Taylor has been left "despondent" following his leg-breaking challenge on Republic of Ireland's Seamus Coleman.
Mar 24, 22:29
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Gareth Bale wishes Seamus Coleman "speedy recovery"
Wales frontman Gareth Bale wishes Republic of Ireland full-back Seamus Coleman a "speedy recovery" following his injury in the teams' World Cup qualifying clash.
Mar 24, 22:15

The Match

Match Report

The Republic of Ireland and Wales earn a point each in their World Cup 2018 qualifying clash in Dublin after an ill-tempered contest at the Aviva Stadium.

Team News

Martin O'Neill is forced into making four changes to Republic of Ireland's lineup for the visit of Wales, while the Dragons are able to name their first-choice XI

Head to Head
Aug 14, 2013 7.45pm
International Friendlies
Wales
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Rep. Ireland
Build-up
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Republic of Ireland legend John Giles criticises Gareth Bale, Aaron Ramsey
Republic of Ireland legend John Giles believes that Gareth Bale is some way from being "a great player", while Aaron Ramsey "thinks he's a great player but isn't".
Mar 24, 13:14
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Chris Coleman: 'Wales must handle the pressure of being a scalp'
Chris Coleman acknowledges that Wales are now one of the teams to beat on the international stage due to their run to the semi-finals of Euro 2016.
Mar 24, 11:12
Wales winger Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring during his side's World Cup qualifier with Serbia on November 12, 2016
Seamus Coleman: 'Republic of Ireland can't just focus on Gareth Bale'
Seamus Coleman believes that he knows exactly what it takes to keep Gareth Bale quiet when ROI tackle Wales on Friday, having "played against big players in the past".
Mar 23, 18:38
Joe Ledley in action during the World Cup qualifier between Wales and Georgia on October 9, 2016
Joe Ledley could miss Wales's trip to Republic of Ireland
Wales star Joe Ledley could miss his country's trip to Republic of Ireland if his pregnant wife gives birth.
Mar 22, 20:04
Republic of Ireland midfielder James McCarthy during the Euro 2016 match with Belgium in Bordeaux on June 18, 2016
James McCarthy to stay with Republic of Ireland squad
Everton midfielder James McCarthy will stay with the Republic of Ireland squad in a bid to prove his fitness ahead of Friday's World Cup qualifier with Wales.
Mar 22, 13:10
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Martin O'Neill bemoans Republic of Ireland injury crisis ahead of Wales clash
Martin O'Neill laments the 'worst injury crisis' he has known since taking on the Republic of Ireland job three years ago, as he prepares his side for the visit of Wales.
Mar 20, 22:11
A terrified Ben Woodburn in action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Burnley on March 12, 2017
Jurgen Klopp: 'Ben Woodburn call-up is too soon'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp suggests that Ben Woodburn's call-up to the Wales senior squad has come too soon for the 17-year-old.
Mar 17, 18:06
A terrified Ben Woodburn in action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Burnley on March 12, 2017
Liverpool forward Ben Woodburn receives first Wales call-up
Liverpool forward Ben Woodburn receives a first call-up to the Wales squad for the World Cup qualifier against the Republic of Ireland on March 24.
Mar 16, 11:18
Republic of Ireland midfielder James McCarthy during the Euro 2016 match with Belgium in Bordeaux on June 18, 2016
James McCarthy called up to Republic of Ireland squad
Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill once again includes Everton midfielder James McCarthy in his squad despite concerns over his fitness.
Mar 13, 13:10
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