Anthony Pyne

Troy Parrott of Republic of Ireland celebrates after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F Qualifier match between Hungary and Republic of Ireland at Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary.

Why Prague is Irish football's biggest moment in years

If you haven't caught 'Prague Fever' yet, be warned: you will. It'll be inescapable, unavoidable, something that heightens the senses and unites the country, writes Anthony Pyne.

Soccer • 21 Mar

Dominik Szoboszlai of Liverpool scores his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on March 15, 2026 in Liverpool

Premier League: Liverpool 1-1 Tottenham recap

Liverpool have drawn with Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield. Read back on how the action unfolded.

Soccer • 15 Mar

Tommy Freeman of England is challenged by fra13during the Guinness Six Nations 2026 match between France and England at Stade de France on March 14, 2026 in Paris, France.

Six Nations title decider: France 48-46 England recap

France beat England at the death to clinch the Six Nations title. Read back on how it unfolded.

Rugby • 14 Mar

Republic of Ireland players, from left, Saoirse Noonan, Marissa Sheva, Katie McCabe, Caitlin Hayes, Anna Patten and Megan Connolly after the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifier match between the Netherlands and Republic of Ireland at Stadion Galgenwaard

'Faith is believing in what you cannot see' - Hayes

Republic of Ireland defender Caitlin Hayes is keeping the faith after a tough World Cup qualifier double-header that ended with no points but several positives.

Soccer • 10 Mar

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