Anthony Pyne

Chloe Mustaki during a Republic of Ireland women training session at the FAI National Training Centre in Abbotstown, Dublin

Mustaki has the French connection to earn Tallaght edge

The Republic of Ireland have a not-so-secret weapon that might give them a little edge in their attempts to do something special against France at Tallaght Stadium on Tuesday: the remarkably resilient, linguistically accomplished Chloe Mustaki.

Soccer • 01 Mar

Goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan during a Republic of Ireland women press conference at FAI Headquarters in Abbotstown,

Brosnan: 'This is where we believe we deserve to be'

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan is bullishly embracing next week's daunting World Cup qualifier double-header against France and the Netherlands, declaring: "This is where we want to be and we believe we deserve to be".

Soccer • 26 Feb

Kyra Carusa of Republic of Ireland celebrates after the UEFA Women's Nations League A/B promotion/relegation play-off first leg match between Republic of Ireland and Belgium at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

Carusa urges Girls in Green to 'stay in these rooms'

California-born Kyra Carusa is blessed with a sunny disposition that rarely dims, but the Republic of Ireland striker also has a pragmatic streak that's helped her carve out a career at the top level.

Soccer • 27 Feb

Republic of Ireland head coach Carla Ward speaks to her team after the UEFA Women's Nations League B match between Republic of Ireland and Greece at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin

Ward hatching Tallaght plan to upset France

Republic of Ireland boss Carla Ward is hatching a Tallaght Stadium plan to try and unsettle world No 7-ranked France in just under two weeks' time.

Soccer • 18 Feb

Head coach Carla Ward speaks to the media during a Republic of Ireland women squad announcement at the FAI Headquarters in Abbotstown, Dublin

Ward says Israel debate is for the FAI, not coaches

Republic of Ireland head coach Carla Ward said herself and Heimir Hallgrimsson have to focus on "the football side" of their respective jobs as the debate swirls around whether the Boys in Green should fulfil their Nations League fixture against Israel in the autumn.

Soccer • 17 Feb

Connolly back for Girls in Green's World Cup qualifiers

Megan Connolly is back in the Republic of Ireland squad for next month's World Cup qualifiers against France and the Netherlands, while Heather Payne misses out despite returning to action with Leicester City last Friday.

Soccer • 17 Feb

Former Republic of Ireland squad kit manager Charlie O'Leary after watching the broadcast of Jack Charlton’s funeral service, in West Road Crematorium, at his home in Dublin. The former Republic of Ireland manager Jack Charlton lead the Republic of Irelan

Charlie at 102: 'Troy Parrott brought it all back'

Ahead of the release of a new documentary on his life and career, Charlie O'Leary spoke to RTÉ Sport about his gratitude for so many golden memories - and his hope that the Boys in Green are about to make more.

Soccer • 15 Feb

Team Ireland freestyle half-pipe skiier Ben Lynch during the Milano Cortina 2026 content capture day ahead of the Winter Olympic Games in Bolzano

No half measures for Ireland's half-pipe king Lynch

Ben Lynch's Dubliner dad was a champion rower. This month, the 23-year-old will look to write a new chapter in the family's sporting history when he competes in the half-pipe event for Ireland at the Winter Olympics.

other sport • 05 Feb

Team Ireland alpine skiier Anabelle Zurbay in Piazza Walther during the Milano Cortina 2026 content capture day ahead of the Winter Olympic Games in Bolzano, Italy.

'In my school it's kind of normal to be an Olympian'

Annabelle Zurbay is about to make a little bit of history by becoming the youngest ever alpine skier to represent Ireland at a Winter Olympic Games.

Other sport • 05 Feb

1 February 2026; Barry Nash of Limerick races clear of Jamie Barron and Reuben Halloran of Waterford, 13, during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A match between Waterford and Limerick at Azzurri Walsh Park in Waterford. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfil

Sunday's Allianz Hurling League results and reports

No less than eight games taking place around the grounds today in round two of the Allianz Hurling League season. Waterford and Limerick may be the pick of the bunch - that all-Munster affair throws in at 2pm.

Hurling • 03 Feb