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Republic of Ireland braced for daunting assignment in Paris

Republic of Ireland braced for daunting assignment in Paris

Deschamps' France unlikely to show much sympathy for Stephen Kenny’s struggling and understrength Republic of Ireland side in Paris

Wed Sept 06 2023 - 20:08
Group B state of play: Dramatic upturn in form required for Ireland’s survival

Group B state of play: Dramatic upturn in form required for Ireland’s survival

Euro 2024: Greece, the Netherlands and the Republic of Ireland in a three-way battle for play-off spot in Group B

Wed Sept 06 2023 - 05:00
Evan Ferguson ruled out of Ireland’s qualifiers against France and the Netherlands

Evan Ferguson ruled out of Ireland’s qualifiers against France and the Netherlands

The in-form Brighton striker sustained a knee injury against Newcastle

Tue Sept 05 2023 - 16:15
John Egan remains an injury worry as Ireland seek famous win against France

John Egan remains an injury worry as Ireland seek famous win against France

Stand-in Ireland skipper may need to be replaced by Shane Duffy or Josh Cullen for Thursday’s Euro 2024 qualifier in Paris

Mon Sept 04 2023 - 23:05
The rise of Evan Ferguson has caught no one by surprise

The rise of Evan Ferguson has caught no one by surprise

The Brighton striker is now in a group of four Irish players to have scored a Premier League hat-trick

Mon Sept 04 2023 - 20:42
John Egan sent for scan on knee injury ahead of France qualifier

John Egan sent for scan on knee injury ahead of France qualifier

FAI 'strongly advises' Irish supporters travelling to Paris to collect their match tickets on Wednesday at the Playce hotel

Mon Sept 04 2023 - 18:16
Lack of midfield quality hinders Kenny’s Irish revival

Lack of midfield quality hinders Kenny’s Irish revival

The inability to dictate the tone and shape of proceedings from the engine-room is still holding the Republic of Ireland back

Sat Sept 02 2023 - 05:00
Vera Pauw claims FAI undermined her authority at World Cup

Vera Pauw claims FAI undermined her authority at World Cup

Former Ireland manager says association’s CEO and director of football interfered in ‘technical football matters’ during tournament

Fri Sept 01 2023 - 14:07
Stephen Kenny craves ‘one big win’ for Ireland to salvage Euros campaign

Stephen Kenny craves ‘one big win’ for Ireland to salvage Euros campaign

Ireland must get a win or at least two draws against France in Paris next Thursday and the Netherlands at the Aviva stadium three days later

Fri Sept 01 2023 - 05:00
Vera Pauw accuses FAI of reneging on contract ‘promise’

Vera Pauw accuses FAI of reneging on contract ‘promise’

FAI board of directors voted to cut ties with the Dutch woman after she guided Ireland to their first World Cup

Fri Sept 01 2023 - 05:00
Stephen Kenny hails ‘terrific job’ by Vera Pauw

Stephen Kenny hails ‘terrific job’ by Vera Pauw

Senior managers of the Ireland men and women developed a ‘good relationship’ over the past three years

Thu Aug 31 2023 - 23:00
Vera Pauw accuses FAI of reneging on contract pledge and undermining her at World Cup

Vera Pauw accuses FAI of reneging on contract pledge and undermining her at World Cup

Ireland women’s manager was told on Tuesday her contract would not be renewed, following six-hour board meeting

Thu Aug 31 2023 - 18:40
Shane Duffy and Aaron Connolly back in Ireland squad but no Troy Parrott for Euro 2024 qualifiers

Shane Duffy and Aaron Connolly back in Ireland squad but no Troy Parrott for Euro 2024 qualifiers

Festy Ebosele receives his first senior call-up since June 2022 as Kenny names 25-man squad

Thu Aug 31 2023 - 13:57
Matt Doherty ruled out of France game as suspension for red card is extended

Matt Doherty ruled out of France game as suspension for red card is extended

Right-back showed form by scoring twice for Wolves against Blackpool in the League Cup last night

Wed Aug 30 2023 - 16:38
Eileen Gleeson to replace Vera Pauw as Ireland manager on interim basis

Eileen Gleeson to replace Vera Pauw as Ireland manager on interim basis

Former assistant manager to Pauw will be in charge for the crucial Nations League games against Northern Ireland and Hungary next month

Wed Aug 30 2023 - 11:27
FAI parts company with manager Vera Pauw after six-hour board meeting

FAI parts company with manager Vera Pauw after six-hour board meeting

Pauw led Ireland to a first ever Women’s World Cup this summer

Tue Aug 29 2023 - 22:46
FAI board to decide Vera Pauw’s fate on Tuesday

FAI board to decide Vera Pauw’s fate on Tuesday

Player view paramount as director of football Marc Canham submits detailed report on World Cup adventure

Mon Aug 28 2023 - 19:58
FAI facing big decision as they ponder Pauw’s future

FAI facing big decision as they ponder Pauw’s future

Simmering tensions within the squad finally surfaced in the open disagreement between captain Katie McCabe and the Republic’s coach

Tue Aug 01 2023 - 19:00
Tensions emerge between Pauw and McCabe as Ireland’s World Cup ends

Tensions emerge between Pauw and McCabe as Ireland’s World Cup ends

Ireland coach brushes off team captain’s demand to have Sinead Farrelly replaced in the 70th minute against Nigeria

Tue Aug 01 2023 - 05:00
‘She’s not the coach’: Vera Pauw reprimands Katie McCabe over call to ‘freshen up’ team

‘She’s not the coach’: Vera Pauw reprimands Katie McCabe over call to ‘freshen up’ team

Ireland captain remonstrated with her manager in the latter stages of final World Cup game against Nigeria

Mon Jul 31 2023 - 16:00
Katie McCabe breaks ranks as Ireland’s World Cup adventure ends with scoreless draw

Katie McCabe breaks ranks as Ireland’s World Cup adventure ends with scoreless draw

Goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan helps Ireland claim a first World Cup point in Brisbane

Mon Jul 31 2023 - 13:43
Louise Quinn on being called up to the front: ‘I’m told to go up there, I’m going to give it everything that I have’

Louise Quinn on being called up to the front: ‘I’m told to go up there, I’m going to give it everything that I have’

Birmingham city skipper is the glue that keeps Ireland’s defence intact, but when Ireland go behind, she is often the one called on to get a goal or create one

Sun Jul 30 2023 - 16:27
Ireland could still do Australia and Canada a favour in this last match – as long as Nigeria don’t catch fire

Ireland could still do Australia and Canada a favour in this last match – as long as Nigeria don’t catch fire

With nothing to play for but pride and legacy, Ireland should deliver an emotionally charged first-half performance, but they could easily fall off a cliff thereafter

Sun Jul 30 2023 - 16:00
Vera Pauw critical of FAI over contract delay ahead of final World Cup game

Vera Pauw critical of FAI over contract delay ahead of final World Cup game

Ireland manager is seeking a two-year extension to guide the team into 2025 European Championships

Sun Jul 30 2023 - 07:49
Historic campaign leaves Ireland with memories, regrets and plenty to build on

Historic campaign leaves Ireland with memories, regrets and plenty to build on

Vera Pauw has got a lot right during her reign but some crucial decisions backfired at the World Cup

Sat Jul 29 2023 - 06:00
Put Áine O’Gorman’s name down under ‘Irish trailblazer’

Put Áine O’Gorman’s name down under ‘Irish trailblazer’

There is far more to O’Gorman’s career than her World Cup appearance against Canada

Fri Jul 28 2023 - 06:00
Katie McCabe left frustrated as Ireland let big chance slip away

Katie McCabe left frustrated as Ireland let big chance slip away

‘I hope we’ve done the nation proud,’ says valiant Republic captain after unlucky own goal before the interval helped tilt the tie in Canada's direction

Wed Jul 26 2023 - 19:16
Ireland’s World Cup runs out of steam after Katie McCabe’s early moment of magic

Ireland’s World Cup runs out of steam after Katie McCabe’s early moment of magic

Megan Connolly own goal on the stroke of half-time sucks the life out of huge Irish crowd in Perth

Wed Jul 26 2023 - 16:20
Ireland defender Louise Quinn available for World Cup clash with Canada after coming through training

Ireland defender Louise Quinn available for World Cup clash with Canada after coming through training

Ireland manager Vera Pauw had been ‘concerned’ about foot injury suffered by Irish centre back

Tue Jul 25 2023 - 14:23
Women’s World Cup: Nothing less than a draw will do Ireland against Olympic champions Canada

Women’s World Cup: Nothing less than a draw will do Ireland against Olympic champions Canada

The Canadians have ramped up the narrative around Ireland and specifically captain Katie McCabe

Tue Jul 25 2023 - 12:43
Ireland to stick with back five for Canada clash as Vera Pauw points out lack of pace in defence

Ireland to stick with back five for Canada clash as Vera Pauw points out lack of pace in defence

Manager highlights ‘fantastic’ Irish defenders’ lack of pace ‘and that is what we’re dealing with’

Tue Jul 25 2023 - 06:00
Women’s World Cup failing to make a dent in the TV screens of sports-mad Australians

Women’s World Cup failing to make a dent in the TV screens of sports-mad Australians

Brisbane letter: Fifa’s decision to keep matches behind a paywall means locals are missing out as rugby, AFL and cricket dominate

Mon Jul 24 2023 - 19:51
Abbie Larkin pushing to start World Cup game against Canada and can see and be Katie McCabe 2.0

Abbie Larkin pushing to start World Cup game against Canada and can see and be Katie McCabe 2.0

Louise Quinn moonboot should not hinder Perth landing for Canada mission

Sun Jul 23 2023 - 13:06
Denise O’Sullivan: ‘I feared the worst after tackle against Colombia’

Denise O’Sullivan: ‘I feared the worst after tackle against Colombia’

Midfielder walks another tightrope against Canada and Nigeria as a yellow card would lead to suspension

Sat Jul 22 2023 - 12:54
Vera Pauw’s ‘perfect tactics’ reveal fly in the Ireland ointment

Vera Pauw’s ‘perfect tactics’ reveal fly in the Ireland ointment

Women’s World Cup: Abbie Larkin pushing for a starting place after inspirational performance off the bench

Sat Jul 22 2023 - 06:00
Ireland defeated but unbowed as they give hosts a scare in Sydney

Ireland defeated but unbowed as they give hosts a scare in Sydney

Vera Pauw’s team kick off Women’s World Cup with a battling display at Stadium Australia

Fri Jul 21 2023 - 01:00
Ireland manager Vera Pauw praises players and game plan that ‘worked perfectly’

Ireland manager Vera Pauw praises players and game plan that ‘worked perfectly’

‘We are a team that is battling, we are Irish, the DNA of the team is to battle’

Thu Jul 20 2023 - 18:06
Ireland 0 Australia 1: Irish narrowly beaten on Women’s World Cup debut

Ireland 0 Australia 1: Irish narrowly beaten on Women’s World Cup debut

Steph Catley steps up to the mark for hosts as Ireland pay the penalty in Sydney

Thu Jul 20 2023 - 13:33
Ireland v Australia: ‘We don’t fear anyone,’ says Vera Pauw in advance of World Cup kick-off

Ireland v Australia: ‘We don’t fear anyone,’ says Vera Pauw in advance of World Cup kick-off

Women’s World Cup: Ireland look to seize a day that has been a long time coming

Wed Jul 19 2023 - 19:00
Women’s World Cup: Ireland out to make golden memories in historic showdown with Australia

Women’s World Cup: Ireland out to make golden memories in historic showdown with Australia

Vera Pauw’s side will start as underdogs against the talented Matildas in front of a huge Sydney crowd

Wed Jul 19 2023 - 15:26
Minister says Government need time to consider increase in betting tax to boost funding for sport

Minister says Government need time to consider increase in betting tax to boost funding for sport

Thomas Byrne: ‘One would have to question should we be expanding the profile of gambling’

Wed Jul 19 2023 - 12:16
Gianni Infantino confirms Fifa will not directly pay bonuses to players but to associations

Gianni Infantino confirms Fifa will not directly pay bonuses to players but to associations

All 736 players are expected to be played a minimum of €28k for taking part in the tournament

Wed Jul 19 2023 - 11:34
Denise O’Sullivan set to train fully on Wednesday ahead of Ireland’s opener against Australia

Denise O’Sullivan set to train fully on Wednesday ahead of Ireland’s opener against Australia

Women's World Cup: Midfielder has completed two light training sessions but signals are positive that midfielder will be fit for opening game

Tue Jul 18 2023 - 12:30
Ireland’s Ruesha Littlejohn relishing the brief calm before the storm begins

Ireland’s Ruesha Littlejohn relishing the brief calm before the storm begins

Following the unwanted distraction of the Colombia controversy, midfielder counting down the days to when Ireland’s first World Cup begins against hosts Australia

Tue Jul 18 2023 - 05:00
Denise O’Sullivan sheds moonboot and returns to training ahead of World Cup opener

Denise O’Sullivan sheds moonboot and returns to training ahead of World Cup opener

FAI seek to dampen social media blaze over abandoned Colombia game

Mon Jul 17 2023 - 08:01
Ireland’s Louise Quinn relishing another chance to keep Australian sensation Sam Kerr under wraps

Ireland’s Louise Quinn relishing another chance to keep Australian sensation Sam Kerr under wraps

Striker has been in stunning form but she drew a blank against the Irish defender the last time they met

Sun Jul 16 2023 - 12:58
Women’s World Cup 2023: Footage emerges of foul by Colombian player on Denise O’Sullivan

Women’s World Cup 2023: Footage emerges of foul by Colombian player on Denise O’Sullivan

Challenge by Lorena Bedoya in the 20th minute of the warm-up game led to the match being abandoned

Sun Jul 16 2023 - 11:41
Next 48 hours crucial for Denise O’Sullivan’s World Cup dream after horror tackle by Colombian player

Next 48 hours crucial for Denise O’Sullivan’s World Cup dream after horror tackle by Colombian player

Vera Pauw: ‘This will not disturb us from being ready for Australia’

Sat Jul 15 2023 - 07:45
Irish diaspora has provided significant talent for Women’s World Cup squad

Irish diaspora has provided significant talent for Women’s World Cup squad

The Irish diaspora has provided some significant talent for Vera Pauw’s Republic squad as they embark on a first World Cup adventure

Sat Jul 15 2023 - 06:00
Ireland abandon ‘overly physical’ World Cup warm-up game as Denise O’Sullivan goes to hospital

Ireland abandon ‘overly physical’ World Cup warm-up game as Denise O’Sullivan goes to hospital

Republic of Ireland’s game against Colombia stopped after just 23 minutes when tackle on midfielder prompted Irish management to act

Fri Jul 14 2023 - 19:51
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