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World Cup | Qualifiers
Oct 11, 2013 at 7.45pm UK
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3-0
Reaction
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Seamus Coleman "proud" of Republic of Ireland captaincy
Republic of Ireland defender Seamus Coleman expresses his pride at having captained his country for the first time during last night's 3-0 defeat to Germany.
Oct 12, 15:28
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Noel King: 'Irish boys can be proud of themselves'
Republic of Ireland interim boss Noel King believes that his team can be proud of themselves following the 3-0 defeat to Germany, which sees them eliminated from World Cup qualifying.
Oct 11, 22:22
The Match
Analysis
Sports Mole analyses the clash between Germany and Republic of Ireland in Group C.
Match Report
Germany seal their passage to next summer's World Cup finals in Brazil courtesy of a comfortable victory over the Republic of Ireland, whose fate has been sealed by the defeat.
Live Commentary
Live text commentary as Germany took on Republic of Ireland and ensured World Cup qualification.
HT Report
Germany move nearer to securing an automatic qualification place to next summer's World Cup by earning a first-half lead over the Republic of Ireland.
Team News
Republic of Ireland captain Robbie Keane sits out the World Cup qualifier with Germany in Cologne tonight through injury.
Preview
Sports Mole looks ahead to Friday's World Cup qualifier between Germany and the Republic of Ireland.
Head to Head
Oct 12, 2012 7.45pm
Qualifiers
Rep. Ireland
1-6
Germany
Form Guide
Build-up
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Sami Khedira wary of Republic of Ireland threat
Sami Khedira believes that Republic of Ireland will want to avenge their heavy defeat to Germany last year when they meet tomorrow.
Oct 10, 20:55
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Joachim Low: 'No 6-1 repeat'
Joachim Low says that his Germany side have no chance of repeating their 6-1 win over the Republic of Ireland when the two teams meet on Friday.
Oct 9, 14:48
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FAI headhunter Ruud Dokter: 'Finding Giovanni Trapattoni replacement will take time'
FAI high performance director Ruud Dokter says that finding a new manager for the Republic of Ireland will take time.
Oct 9, 13:53
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Robbie Keane sits out Republic of Ireland training
Robbie Keane misses the Republic of Ireland's latest training session through injury ahead of Friday's World Cup qualifier against Germany.
Oct 9, 11:44