Anthony Pyne

Chloe Mustaki 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. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Mustaki determined to 'keep raising the level'

Chloe Mustaki has endured enough highs and lows to keep things in perspective, but no one would blame the teak-tough defender for really savouring Friday night's win against Belgium at Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 26 Oct 25

Marissa Sheva of Republic of Ireland, centre, is congratulate by teammates after scoring their side's fourth goal during the UEFA Women's Nations League A/B promotion/relegation play-off first leg match between Republic of Ireland and Belgium at the Aviva

Ward hails Ireland's 'heart, desire and fight'

Republic of Ireland head coach Carla Ward hailed the spirit and endeavour of her team after they defeated Belgium 4-2 in the first leg of their Nations League promotion play-off at Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 24 Oct 25

Katie McCabe of Republic of Ireland 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.

McCabe warns Ireland to stay 'humble' after Belgium win

Katie McCabe gathered her Republic of Ireland teammates into a huddle after their 4-2 win against Belgium on Friday night and warned them to stay "humble" if they want to finish the job in Leuven.

Soccer • 25 Oct 25

Republic of Ireland equipment officer Barry Sanfey prepares the jersey of goalkeeper Grace Moloney in the dresingroom before the UEFA Women's Nations League A/B promotion/relegation play-off first leg match between Republic of Ireland and Belgium at the A

Team news: Moloney between the sticks, Mustaki starts

Grace Moloney starts in goal for the Republic of Ireland against Belgium tonight, with Chloe Mustaki getting the nod in defence off the back of her strong showing in June's friendlies in the USA.

Soccer • 24 Oct 25

Head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson speaks to his players during a Republic of Ireland training session at the FAI National Training Centre in Abbotstown, Dublin.

Republic of Ireland v Armenia - all you need to know

The Republic of Ireland welcome Armenia to Aviva Stadium for a must-win World Cup qualifier on Tuesday night. Here's all you need to know.

Soccer • 13 Oct 25

Shamrock Rovers goalkeeper Ed McGinty makes a save during the UEFA Conference League Play-off Round second leg match between Shamrock Rovers and CD Santa Clara at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin

'It's part of my job' - McGinty plays down wonder save

You only have to watch Ed McGinty play the game to know he's not a man easily fazed. After his incredible, and crucial, save against Santa Clara on Thursday night, he was reliably grounded.

Soccer • 29 Aug 25

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley and his son Josh celebrate after the UEFA Conference League Play-off Round second leg match between Shamrock Rovers and Santa Clara at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin.

Bradley: 'A special night, as a father and a manager'

Stephen Bradley hailed "a special night, both as a father and as a manager" after his Shamrock Rovers team shut out Portuguse side Santa Clara to reach the Conference League league stage for the second year in succession.

Soccer • 29 Aug 25

Shamrock Rovers players celebrate after the final whistle in the UEFA Conference League Play-off Round second leg match between Shamrock Rovers and Santa Clara at Tallaght Stadium

Hoops make it a famous European night for the LOI

Shamrock Rovers made it a magnificent European double for the League of Ireland as they shut out Portuguese side Santa Clara to follow Shelbourne into the league stage of the Conference League.

Soccer • 28 Aug 25

Evan Caffrey of Shelbourne celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the UEFA Conference League Play-off Round first leg match between Shelbourne and Linfield at Tolka Park in Dublin

Shels beat 10-man Linfield in pulsating Tolka clash

Goals from Harry Wood, Mipo Odubeko and Evan Caffrey saw Shelbourne grind down ten-man Linfield to earn a 3-1 win in the first leg of their Conference League play-off at Tolka Park on Thursday night.

Soccer • 27 Aug 25

29 June 2025; Tyler Toland, right, and Megan Connolly of Republic of Ireland reacts after her side concede a third goal during the women's international friendly match between the USA and Republic of Ireland at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Photo

USA ease past Girls in Green in scorching Cincinnati

The Republic of Ireland fell to a second successive 4-0 friendly defeat to the USA in sweltering conditions at the TQL Stadium in Cincinnati.

Soccer • 30 Jun 25