Crawford: Late Italy goal 'a punch in the stomach' Jim Crawford admitted that Italy's late, late equaliser in the Republic of Ireland's Euro under-21 qualifier at Turners Cross was "a punch in the stomach", … Soccer • 5 hrs
Crawford delighted for Moran but keeps focus on Norway Republic of Ireland Under-21 manager Jim Crawford admits not having Andrew Moran available for Friday's crucial European Championship qualifier against Norway is a "loss" for … Soccer • 16 Nov
U21 Euro Qualifier: Latvia 1-2 Rep Ireland recap Jim Crawford's youngsters were in Jelgava to take on Latvia this afternoon. Soccer • 13 Oct
O'Riordan in Ireland U21s squad after Scottish U-turn Defender Connor O'Riordan has been named in the Republic of Ireland Under-21s squad days after being included in Scotland's Under-21s panel. Soccer • 05 Oct
Lessons from Luxembourg but big San Marino win expected Republic of Ireland under-21 manager Jim Crawford has one key message for his players ahead of this evening's Euro 2025 qualifier against San Marino – … Soccer • 12 Sep
Armstrong boost for Ireland Under-21s Sinclair Armstrong has returned to the Republic of Ireland Under-21 squad to play San Marino in a Euro 2025 qualifier at Turner's Cross on Tuesday … Soccer • 11 Sep
Crawford: Making it to big tournaments the ultimate aim Jim Crawford is targeting a fast start to the new Euros campaign as a fresh wave of talent looks to make history by getting a … Soccer • 08 Sep
Crawford: We did the right thing in abandoning game Republic of Ireland U21 manager Jim Crawford commended his players' maturity and said that racist abuse could not be tolerated after the abandonment of their … Soccer • 20 Jun
Abankwah among new call-ups to Ireland U-21 squad Udinese's James Abankwah is among the nine first-time call-ups to the Republic of Ireland Under-21 squad for the upcoming trio of friendlies against Gabon, Kuwait … Soccer • 06 Jun
Jim Crawford slams 'ignorant, uneducated' racist trolls Republic of Ireland Under-21s boss Jim Crawford has hit out at the "uneducated" trolls who sent "unacceptable" online abuse to members of the country's under-15s … Soccer • 25 Mar
Irish Under-21s returning to Cork for Iceland friendly Republic of Ireland Under-21s will take on Iceland in a friendly at Turner's Cross as the team return to Cork for the first time in … Soccer • 31 Jan
Ireland U21 boss Crawford signs new deal until 2025 Republic of Ireland U21 manager Jim Crawford has signed a contract extension, keeping him in the role for the 2025 European Championship campaign. Soccer • 22 Jan
Under-21 boss Crawford hails departing players Republic of Ireland Under-21 manager Jim Crawford has paid tribute to his players after they agonisingly missed out on qualification to the European Championships. Soccer • 29 Sep 22
Crawford: Shootout loss a 'punch in the stomach' Ireland Under-21 manager Jim Crawford described his side's penalty shootout loss to Israel as a real "punch in the stomach" for the players, and rued … Soccer • 28 Sep 22
Preview: Ireland U21s chase the dream in Israel The Republic of Ireland U-21s could make history in Tel Aviv on Tuesday evening by becoming the first Irish team at the this age grade … Soccer • 26 Sep 22
Ferguson unfazed as Ireland travel to Israel There were few who would have predicted Evan Ferguson and Aaron Connolly to start up front alongside each other during the course of the under-21 … Soccer • 25 Sep 22
Jim Goodwin: Ireland is the dream Aberdeen manager Jim Goodwin spoke to RTÉ Radio One Saturday Sport about his ambitions in the game. Soccer • 24 Sep 22
History beckons for the Republic of Ireland Under-21s The Republic of Ireland Under-21 side will kick off a bumper weekend of international football when they play host to Israel Under-21s in Tallaght Stadium … Soccer • 23 Sep 22
Crawford sees Connolly as a 'striker' ahead of play-off Jim Crawford will today attempt to go where no Irish manager has gone before. Soccer • 23 Sep 22
Connolly only senior on U21s' radar, insists Crawford Jim Crawford says it was never a possibility that any of Stephen Kenny's senior Republic of Ireland internationals would follow Aaron Connolly back to the … Soccer • 22 Sep 22
Connolly: U21s shows I don't take Ireland for granted Aaron Connolly says he is determined to help the Republic of Ireland Under-21s make history and prove he still has the hunger to produce the … Soccer • 21 Sep 22
Cashin hoping for rub of the green in huge play-off Republic of Ireland Under-21 player Eiran Cashin has said that the opportunity to make history against Israel in their European Championship play-off double-header brings feelings … Soccer • 21 Sep 22
Crawford: 'We need a full stadium, that's for sure' Israel represent a difficult challenge for Jim Crawford's Republic of Ireland under-21 side as they aim to be the first Irish men's side at this … Soccer • 16 Sep 22
Crawford: 'Connolly is in a happy place' Aaron Connolly was the surprise inclusion in Jim Crawford's Republic of Ireland under-21 squad announced on Thursday as he returns to the fold for the … Soccer • 16 Sep 22
Crawford: 'Connolly wants to put on green shirt again' Aaron Connolly has returned to the Republic of Ireland men's under-21 squad for the first time in three years for the upcoming UEFA European under-21 … Soccer • 15 Sep 22