Anthony Pyne

Head coach Heimir Hallgrímsson during a Republic of Ireland men's squad announcement at FAI Headquarters in Abbotstown, Dublin.

Hallgrimsson names Ireland squad for Prague - recap

Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson has named his squad for the World Cup play-off against Czech Republic. Read back on how it unfolded here.

Soccer • 3 hrs

Amber Barrett of Republic of Ireland reacts during the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifier match between the Netherlands and Republic of Ireland at Stadion Galgenwaard in Utrecht, Netherlands

Barrett: Ireland have matured but need killer instinct

Amber Barrett believes the Republic of Ireland have matured into a side capable of rattling the best in the world, but the Strasbourg striker could not hide her frustration after their 2-1 loss to the Netherlands last night.

Soccer • 08 Mar

7 March 2026; Republic of Ireland head coach Carla Ward, left, and Netherland's head coach Arjan Veurink before the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifier match between the Netherlands and Republic of Ireland at Stadion Galgenwaard in Utrecht, Netherlands.

'Disrespectful' Dutch leave Ward with sour taste

There was a bit of bad blood in the aftermath of the Republic of Ireland's 2-1 World Cup qualifier defeat to the Netherlands on Saturday night, with head coach Carla Ward irked by "disrespectful" behaviour from the hosts.

Soccer • 09 Mar

Anna Patten of Republic of Ireland during the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifier match between the Netherlands and Republic of Ireland at Stadion Galgenwaard in Utrecht, Netherlands.

Patten takes positives and eyes 'massive' Poland games

Anna Patten is already looking forward to April's crunch double-header with Poland after the Republic of Ireland's 2-1 World Cup qualifier defeat to the Netherlands on Saturday night.

Soccer • 08 Mar

Lineth Beerensteyn of Netherlands shoots to score her side's first goal during the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifier match between the Netherlands and Republic of Ireland at Stadion Galgenwaard in Utrecht, Netherlands.

Beerensteyn brace sinks gutsy Ireland in Utrecht

There was more pain for a typically gritty Republic of Ireland on Saturday night as they fell to a 2-1 World Cup qualifier defeat in the Netherlands.

Soccer • 08 Mar

The Republic of Ireland matchday pennant in their dressing room before the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifier match between the Netherlands and Republic of Ireland at Stadion Galgenwaard in Utrecht, Netherlands.

Team news: Quinn fills O'Sullivan void for Dutch clash

Lucy Quinn will step into the void left by the injured Denise O'Sullivan for the Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifier against the Netherlands at Stadion Galgenwaard in Utrecht tonight.

Soccer • 07 Mar

Republic of Ireland's Katie McCabe, left, and Aoife Mannion onboard their chartered flight to Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport as Republic of Ireland women travel to the Netherlands for their 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifier against the Netherlands in Ut

Postcard from Utrecht: Giantkilling in land of giants

The Republic of Ireland are in Utrecht aiming to pull off a famous giant-killing in their quest to reach another World Cup.

Soccer • 07 Mar

Head coach Carla Ward during a Republic of Ireland women's training session at Stadion Galgenwaard in Utrecht, Netherlands

Preview: Girls in Green braced for tough night in Utrecht

The Republic of Ireland face another daunting World Cup qualifier tonoght when they square up to the world No 11-ranked Netherlands at Stadion Galgenwaard in Utrecht.

Soccer • 07 Mar

Denise O’Sullivan of Republic of Ireland is checked on by teammate Kyra Carusa during the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifier match between Republic of Ireland and France at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin

O'Sullivan out for Dutch clash, McCabe gets green light

Republic of Ireland midfielder Denise O'Sullivan has been ruled out of Saturday night's World Cup qualifier against the Netherlands in Utrecht, but captain Katie McCabe has been declared fully fit after picking up a niggle against France.

Soccer • 07 Mar

Emily Murphy of Republic of Ireland reacts to a shot on goal during the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifier match between Republic of Ireland and France at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin.

Murphy offers optimism for present and hope for future

When Carla Ward and her backroom team pick the bones out of Tuesday night's painful defeat to France, they might circle, underline and highlight one name in particular: Emily Murphy.

Soccer • 04 Mar