Anthony Pyne

29 May 2025; Republic of Ireland players, including, Kyra Carusa, Katie McCabe, Louise Quinn, Chloe Mustaki, Aoife Mannion and Amber Barrett celebrate during a Republic of Ireland women's training session at Esenler Erok Stadium in Istanbul, Türkiye. Phot

Preview: Irish promotion hopes on the line in Istanbul

The Republic of Ireland are in Istanbul for an important Nations League match against Turkey this evening. Victory is essential if they're to keep alive hopes of gaining automatic promotion back to League A.

Soccer • 30 May

Katie McCabe is gunning for European glory

Irish cohort Lisbon-bound to back McCabe's Euro dream

"A large group" of Republic of Ireland players will make a pit stop in Lisbon on Saturday to support Katie McCabe in the Champions League final, before flying out to Istanbul to prepare for a crunch international double-header.

Soccer • 20 May

Erin Healy has enjoyed a good campaign with Adelaide

A-League attacker Healy gets Ireland nod, Quinn returns

Adelaide United attacker Erin Healy has been called up to Carla Ward's Republic of Ireland squad for the upcoming Nations League games aganst Turkey and Slovenia, with Louise Quinn also included despite announcing her retirement earlier this month.

Soccer • 20 May

FA Cup final: Crystal Palace 1-0 Manchester City recap

Crystal Palace have pulled off a famous upset at Wembley. Read back on how the action unfolded.

Soccer • 17 May

Moses Dyer celebrates his goal against Bohemians back in March

Galway's Kiwi hero Dyer right at home in 'mad' LOI

Well-travelled New Zealander Moses Dyer has been a big hit at Galway United this season. He explains why "crazy" atmospheres and "mad" fans have made him fall in love with the League of Ireland.

Soccer • 16 May

Emily Whelan: 'All the girls, all the staff are amazing I couldn't see myself anywhere else'

Whelan on Glasgow landmark and burning Irish ambitions

Having recently made her 100th appearance for Glasgow City, and committed her future to the Scottish club until 2028, attacker Emily Whelan is looking to knuckle down and stake a claim for a place in Carla Ward's Republic of Ireland squad.

Soccer • 12 May

Canham successor has to be a football person - Ward

Republic of Ireland head coach Carla Ward says the FAI's next chief football officer must be "a wholehearted football person" committed to supporting the women's game.

Soccer • 13 May

Ireland boss Ward baffled by 'ludicrous' skorts fallout

Republic of Ireland women's boss Carla Ward has described the skorts/shorts camogie fallout as "absolutely ludicrous", and said it's symptomatic of "an old mentality towards women".

Soccer • 12 May

Champions League semi-final: PSG 2-1 Arsenal recap

PSG have beaten Arsenal 3-1 on aggregate to reach the Champions League final. Read back on how it happened here.

Soccer • 07 May

Sol Campbell (R) with Chris Hughton in 2010 after he signed for Newcastle United

Campbell on Hughton, Duff and football's 'game-changer'

Sol Campbell was in Dublin last Wednesday to watch Arsenal seal their place in the last four of the Champions League. He spoke to RTÉ Sport's Anthony Pyne about his strong relationship with Chris Hughton, admiration for Damien Duff, and public perceptions of his own career.

Soccer • 22 Apr