Anthony Pyne

It was a night to forget for the Republic of Ireland in Koper

After heaven and hell, Ireland land in purgatory

Tuesday evening's 4-0 loss to Slovenia was a reality check at the start of a new era for the Republic of Ireland, writes Anthony Pyne.

Soccer • 07 Mar

Amber Barrett, Marissa Sheva, Caitlin Hayes, Kyra Carusa, Denise O'Sullivan, Izzy Atkinson, Tyler Toland and Heather Payne in Ireland training

Preview: Ireland seek fluidity and points in Slovenia

The Republic of Ireland are in Koper this evening, looking to iron out a few wrinkles in the embryonic stages of the Carla Ward era.

Soccer • 25 Feb

Denise O'Sullivan: 'There is a new energy about the team'

O'Sullivan doubles down on support for Healy

Denise O'Sullivan has doubled down on her support for Colin Healy as the fallout from his departure as Republic of Ireland assistant coach continues.

Soccer • 24 Feb

Megan Campbell: 'We want to be on the ball and we want to keep possession'

Campbell confident Ireland have quality to evolve

Megan Campbell is eyeing a bright new start with the Republic of Ireland after impressing in Friday's hard-fought Nations League win against Turkey.

Soccer • 23 Feb

Republic of Ireland boss Carla Ward will work in the weeks and months ahead on improving the composure of her troops

Ward urges Ireland to resist going into 'chaos mode'

Carla Ward said her Republic of Ireland players strayed into "chaos mode" during their scrappy Nations League 1-0 defeat of Turkey at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 22 Feb

Kyra Carusa celebrates her opening goal for the Republic of Ireland

Ireland start Ward era with hard-fought win over Turkey

Carla Ward got her Republic of Ireland reign up and running with a hard-fought and scrappy Nations League victory over Turkey at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 21 Feb

(L to R): Ruesha Littlejohn, Amber Barrett, Denis O'Sullivan, Katie McCabe and Anna Patten

Team news: Ward goes with experience for Tallaght bow

Republic of Ireland boss Carla Ward has leaned into experience for her first game in charge as Turkey come to Tallaght in the Nations League.

Soccer • 21 Feb

Republic of Ireland players go through their paces at the FAI National Training Centre in Abbotstown

Preview: Ward wants evolution rather than revolution

The Carla Ward reign begins with a Nations League clash against Turkey in Tallaght Stadium tonight. A trio of retirements offers an opportunity for others to stake a claim and prove they can play a part in a new era for the Republic of Ireland.

Soccer • 21 Feb

(L to R): Eileen Gleeson, Colin Healy and Katie McCabe

McCabe urges FAI to review process around Healy exit

Katie McCabe has urged the FAI to review the process that's led to such confusion and frustration around the departure of Colin Healy as Republic of Ireland women's assistant coach.

Soccer • 21 Feb

Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe with head coach Carla Ward

Ward and McCabe eye Turkish delight to kick off new era

Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe paid tribute to Eileen Gleeson and Colin Healy before setting her sights on a Nations League victory against Turkey tomorrow night, as the Carla Ward era begins at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 20 Feb