Cutting bait on a first-rounder, especially a quarterback, is rarely a good sign for a head coach. It usually means the wheels have fallen off, their job is under threat and star players may start looking for the exit #RTESport

'Through two games of this five-game international window, we've seen a bit of everything – both good and bad – from Ireland,' writes Neil Treacy #RTESport

After an emotional whirlwind against Austria on Thursday night, Heimir Hallgrimsson feels time will be of the essence for his Ireland squad to be physically and mentally tuned in for the second of the controversial UEFA Nations League fixtures against Israel #RTESport

With the country wrapped up in events surrounding the Republic of Ireland's Nations League games, this crunch LOI game has gone a little under the radar #RTESport

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has backed Ireland international centre Robbie Henshaw to do a job in the back-row, if he is called upon on Saturday #RTESport

'Over the last number of months and particularly throughout this entire situation surrounding Ireland’s games against Israel I’ve become increasingly concerned by the leadership of FAI president Paul Cooke' #RTESport

If Ian Flanagan accepted "full responsibility" for the situation back in May, one has to wonder why he has waited four months to step down #RTESport

'The combination of these three has worked at least for the last two games. It's just nice to see we are scoring goals

'We are a real threat going forward, so long may that continue' #RTESport

'I don’t know the exact rules, but I believe it should be the strictest punishment in the Premier League regulations regarding this matter' #RTESport

The Republic of Ireland will look to build on Friday's European Under-21 Championship qualifier victory over Slovakia as Kazakhstan travel to Cork this evening #RTESport

Israel captain Manor Solomon declared that his country was "ten times better" than Ireland following their Nations League tie in Debrecen, promising a "completely different game" when the sides meet again #RTESport

'It does feel amazing'

'We knew that we wanted to win it and we got to win. I don't remember any of (the goal). I really don't remember any of it. I think I remember just running off celebrating, that's all. I don't even remember hitting it' #RTESport

'After last year, we've got a bit of work to do to earn their dollars and cents to come buy tickets and come along and support this team' #RTESport

'It becomes more about that than one manager out-witting the other manager

'Going into a cup final, they're not going to do anything we haven't seen before and I can't imagine we're going to do it either' #RTESport

On the pitch, it’s something of a new era at Connacht following the retirement of former captain Jack Carty and the departure of loosehead prop Denis Buckley #RTESport

For a team playing its fifth Club Orange Women's FAI Cup final in six seasons, it may seem surprising to some that Shelbourne manager Seán Russell believes his side, in the eyes of most observers, are underdogs heading into Sunday's showpiece at Tallaght Stadium #RTESport

Leinster started last season in South Africa too, but fell to consecutive defeats to the Stormers (35-0) and Bulls (39-31), which gives them plenty of motivation this time around #RTESport

While the match may be playing second fiddle for the Irish public given the fall-out from their game with Israel, it's set to be a huge occasion for Kosovo #RTESport

Midfield options at premium as Heimir Hallgrimsson seeks balance #RTESport

Aaron Hill was in flying form this morning #RTESport #snooker