Nathan Collins is confident that decimated Ireland can keep their U21 European Championship challenge on course in Armenia today.

After waiting eight years for Ireland to reach the U19 Euros, captain Lee O’Connor wants a swift start today against Norway in Yerevan (3.45pm, RTÉ Two).

After a couple of injury-enforced absences hampered her progress, Cork girl Clare Shine is eager to end 2015 by earning her competitive debut against Spain in tomorrow’s European Championship qualifier.