Anthony Pyne

BIELLA, ITALY - JANUARY 30: Megan Connolly of SS Lazio reacts during theCoppa Italia Femminile Quarter Final 2nd Leg match between Juventus FC and SS Lazio at Stadio Comunale Vittorio Pozzo Lamarmora on January 30, 2025 in Biella, Italy. (Photo by Jonatha

Connolly loving colour and passion of life in Serie A

Megan Connolly took the plunge by moving to Lazio last summer. The Cork woman has no regrets as she looks towards two important Nations League games with the Republic of Ireland.

Soccer • 29 May

27 May 2025; Republic of Ireland's Marissa Sheva poses for a portrait at their team hotel in Istanbul ahead of their UEFA Women's Nations League League B match against Türkiye on Friday. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Rejuvenated Sheva inspired by 'incredible' McCabe

Marissa Sheva couldn't get a look-in with the Republic of Ireland for 15 months, but the 28-year-old is flourishing under boss Carla Ward and targeting more highs with the Girls in Green.

Soccer • 28 May

Ward reveals she turned down WSL job 'a few weeks ago'

Carla Ward has revealed she rejected an offer to manage a Women's Super League club "a few weeks ago", and insisted she's fully committed to helping the Republic of Ireland make the 2027 World Cup.

Soccer • 21 May

Louise Quinn represented the Republic of Ireland for 16 years

Another leader gone as sense of transition deepens

All in all it's just another brick in the wall. But Louise Quinn often felt like more than that to the Republic of Ireland: she was the grout, the grit and adhesive that held that wall together as historic highs were scaled.

Soccer • 02 May

Mipo Odubeko: '(Damien Duff's) demands for me are very high because I think he knows what I'm capable of'

From ballboy to talisman, Odubeko makes Tallaght return

Things will come full circle for Shelbourne striker Mipo Odubeko on Friday night, as he goes back to the ground where he once served as a Shamrock Rovers balboy, searching for what would be a big three points.

Soccer • 24 Apr

Patten confident Ireland adapting to 'intense' new plan

Republic of Ireland defenders Anna Patten and Megan Campbell were both upbeat after the Nations League defeat of Greece, confident the players are beginning to understand Carla Ward's vision for the team.

Soccer • 09 Apr

Ward: 'I'll make no bones about it, it's a big job'

Carla Ward admitted she's facing "a bigger job" than she anticipated with the Republic of Ireland but remains confident they are moving in the right direction after Tuesday night's 2-1 Nations League win against Greece.

Soccer • 08 Apr

Anna Patten is mobbed after making it 2-0

Barrett and Patten squeeze sloppy Ireland past Greeks

The Republic of Ireland conspired to turn a routine victory into a nervous slog as they squeezed past Greece 2-1 in their Nations League clash at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 08 Apr

Amber Barrett arrives at Tallaght Stadium

Barrett and Sheva in from the start for Greek showdown

Amber Barrett and Marissa Sheva start for the Republic of Ireland in their Nations League clash against Greece at Tallaght Stadium tonight (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player from 7pm).

Soccer • 08 Apr

Republic of Ireland players go through their paces in training at Tallaght Stadium

Preview: Ireland must prove they can win without McCabe

It's back to Tallaght for round two against Greece as the Republic of Ireland look to make it six points out of six in their Nations League April window.

Soccer • 08 Apr