Anthony Pyne

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

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