Anthony Pyne

Liverpool's Cody Gakpo (L) rises with Edmond Tapsoba of Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Tuesday's Champions League recap

Liverpool defeated Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen, Celtic beat RB Leipzig while Manchester City were hammered at Sporting. Read back on how it all unfolded.

Soccer • 05 Nov 24

Ferdi Kadioglu of Brighton & Hove Albion runs holds off Kostas Tsimikas

Premier League: Liverpool 2-1 Brighton recap

Liverpool came back from a goal down to beat Brighton to Anfield. Read back on how it unfolded.

Soccer • 02 Nov 24

Denise O'Sullivan: 'We'll need every single person in this squad'

O'Sullivan: The goal is to get to the Euros

Republic of Ireland playmaker Denise O'Sullivan is ready to roll into a huge Euro 2025 play-off final against familiar foes Wales next month with the ambition crystal clear: qualify for a first ever Women's European Championships.

Soccer • 30 Oct 24

Republic of Ireland head coach Eileen Gleeson with Julie-Ann Russell and her daughter Rosie

Gleeson confident 'stronger' Ireland ready for Wales

Eileen Gleeson believes her Republic of Ireland squad has improved over the last nine months and are steeled for the challenge of facing Wales in the Euro 2025 play-off final.

Soccer • 29 Oct 24

Julie-Ann Russell (far right) celebrates her goal in Tallaght

Ireland coast into play-off final with routine win

The Republic of Ireland coasted into the Euro 2025 play-off final with a 3-0 defeat of a limited, but doggedly committed Georgia at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 29 Oct 24

Eileen Gleeson wants a strong performance against Georgia

Gleeson promises Ireland will be 'ruthless' in Tallaght

Eileen Gleeson has promised her Republic of Ireland team will be "ruthless" against Georgia tomorrow night, insisting their 6-0 first-leg victory has not suppressed a collective appetite to impress on home soil.

Soccer • 28 Oct 24

Marissa Sheva: 'I've been absolutely buzzing to be back'

Sheva banishes Sydney demons and eyes bright horizons

Marissa Sheva couldn't hide her delight as she ended her Republic of Ireland exile with a bright cameo and a fine goal against Georgia. Now the 27-year-old is aiming to reboot her international career.

Soccer • 28 Oct 24

Abbie Larkin (L) with Izzy Atkinson after Ireland's win in Georgia

'I'm so proud of myself' - Larkin hungry to kick on

It was a good night for Abbie Larkin, who couldn't take the smile off her face as she sat down for her post-match media duties after helping the Republic of Ireland hammer Georgia 6-0.

Soccer • 26 Oct 24

Eileen Gleeson: 'We'll aim to definitely not be complacent'

Gleeson won't 'relax' but ready to give youth a chance

Republic of Ireland head coach Eileen Gleeson insists her side won't "relax" for Tuesday's play-off semi-final second leg against Georgia, but admitted a six-goal buffer affords her the opportunity to give more fringe players a spin in Tallaght.

Soccer • 25 Oct 24

Katie McCabe (L) celebrates her second goal

McCabe fires brace as Ireland grind down plucky Georgia

The Republic of Ireland had to be patient in Tbilisi, but their superior quality and fitness ultimatey told as they planted one foot in the Euro 2025 play-off final with a 6-0 win against Georgia.

Soccer • 25 Oct 24