The Republic of Ireland were forced to settle for a 2-2 Nations League draw against Austria at the Aviva Stadium after twice seeing play halted by pro-Palestine protests. Troy Parrott's brace had put the hosts 2-0 up, but second-half substitutes Alexander Prass and Michael Gregoritsch rescued a point for the visitors.
Republic of Ireland defender John Egan has signed a new two-year contract at Hull City after a stunning late-career revival that has taken him from the Championship wilderness back to Premier League regularity and an international recall.
Heimir Hallgrimsson's Republic of Ireland face Kosovo, Israel twice and Austria in a demanding 12-day Nations League window that could shape their Euro 2028 qualifying seeding and provide a route to the finals.
Joe Willock and Lewis Hall gave Newcastle a two-goal lead inside seven minutes, and despite Mohamed-Ali Cho’s second-half reply and sustained Hull pressure, Newcastle held on for a morale-boosting Premier League victory.