World Cup 2018 qualifying

Martin O'Neill must manage Ireland's 'short blanket' dilemma

By By Damian Spellman

The end of the World: Republic of Ireland's dreams of a trip to Russia shattered by Denmark

The Republic of Ireland simply couldn’t compete as their World Cup dream was smashed into a million pieces by ruthless Denmark.

By Brendan Crossan at the Aviva Stadium

Giving it a lash could be Ireland's best approach against tricky Danes

2018 World Cup play-off second leg: Republic of Ireland v Denmark (tonight, Aviva Stadium.

By From Brendan Crossan in Abbotstown

Michael O'Neill not considering his own future after NI's World Cup exit

By From Liam Blackburn, Press Association Sport, and Basel

Northern Ireland left to reflect on the most cruel of World Cup exits

By Kenny Archer in Basel

Battling Northern Ireland bow out: World Cup qualifying play-off: Switzerland 0 Northern Ireland 0 (Switzerland win 1-0 on aggregate)

By Liam Blackburn

Michael O'Neill 'staggered' by controversial penalty call in NI defeat

By Liam Blackburn at Windsor Park

Controversial penalty gives Switzerland World Cup play-off win over Northern Ireland

By Kenny Archer at Windsor Park

Jeff Hendrick hands Republic of Ireland a boost ahead of Copenhagen clash

By Damien Spellman in Copenhagen

NI manager Michael O'Neill expecting a tight first leg against Switzerland

By Kenny Archer