Anthony Pyne

Fahey and Littlejohn start for Ireland in Cardiff

They have seen very little club action this season but Republic of Ireland boss Eileen Gleeson has rolled the dice by opting to start Niamh Fahey and Ruesha Littlejohn in tonight's Euro 2025 play-off first leg against Wales in Cardiff.

Soccer • 29 Nov 24

Megan Campbell dries the ball before taking a thro-in against England

Wales do their homework to deal with Irish threats

Wales have done their homework on the Republic of Ireland and will be ready for whatever is thrown at them at the Cardiff City Stadium, according to boss Rhian Wilkinson.

Soccer • 28 Nov 24

The Republic of Ireland go through their paces at Cardiff City Stadium

Preview: Welsh hunger makes them a dangerous animal

The Republic of Ireland wade into the familiar waters of the play-offs in Cardiff tonight as they square up to a dangerous, highly motivated Wales side that knows the inside out.

Soccer • 29 Nov 24

Denise O'Sullivan and Eileen Gleeson faced the media on Thursday

Mannion out but Gleeson insists Irish ready for Wales

The Republic of Ireland will be without defender Aoife Mannion for Friday night's Euro 2025 play-off first leg against Wales, but head coach Eileen Gleeson is confident they are well stocked to cope with a Cardiff City Stadium cauldron.

Soccer • 28 Nov 24

Leanne Kiernan: 'I'm really enjoying my football'

Kiernan's zen-like calm keeps her universe in balance

Despite being emblazoned on the exterior wall of the Kop, Liverpool and Republic of Ireland forward Kiernan is the definition of zen.

Soccer • 28 Nov 24

Heimir Hallgrimsson: 'No matter who we face we will be ready when it comes to the World Cup'

'We're not hiding' - Hallgrimsson to take winter stock

Heimir Hallgrimsson will put his feet up over Christmas and revisit the notes he's been jotting down since September as he plots a path towards League B safety and World Cup qualification.

Soccer • 23 Nov 24

Heimir Hallgrimsson: 'I think Bulgaria is an OK draw'

Hallgrimsson sees progress as he eyes 'tricky' Bulgaria

Heimir Hallgrimsson is confident the Republic of Ireland's second-half collapse against England was "an outlier" that they can put right in March's Nations League B/C relegation/promotion play-off against Bulgaria.

Soccer • 23 Nov 24

The Girls in Green travel to Cardiff for the first leg next Friday

Penalty practice on agenda as crunch Wales clash looms

The Republic of Ireland will dedicate time to practising penalties as they prepare for a Euro 2025 play-off showdown with Wales that could go right to the wire.

Soccer • 22 Nov 24

Republic of Ireland head coach Eileen Gleeson at the Aviva Stadium

Gleeson keen to stay on but no talks over fresh deal

Eileen Gleeson has aired her desire to stay on as Republic of Ireland head coach no matter what happens in the upcoming Euro 2025 play-off against Wales, but admitted there's been no talks with the FAI on a potential contract extension.

Soccer • 21 Nov 24

Conference League: Shamrock Rovers 2-1 TNS recap

Shamrock Rovers have beaten TNS at Tallaght Stadium in their crunch Conference League clash. Read back on how it unfolded here.

Soccer • 07 Nov 24