Anthony Pyne

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

Kadidiatou Diani of France in action against Marissa Sheva of Republic of Ireland during the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifier match between Republic of Ireland and France at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin.

We talk about making it to Brazil every day - Sheva

The prospect of going to Brazil for the 2027 World Cup occupies the minds of the Republic of Ireland players and they're not afraid to admit it.

Soccer • 06 Mar

Katie McCabe of Republic of Ireland applauds supporters after her side's defeat in the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifier match between Republic of Ireland and France at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin.

We've got every belief we can go again - McCabe

Katie McCabe has defiantly backed the Republic of Ireland to "go again" after their gallant performance in defeat to France at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 05 Mar

Republic of Ireland head coach Carla Ward reacts after her side's defeat in the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifier match between Republic of Ireland and France at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin.

Ward: I feel like somebody's stabbed me in the heart

As the anguish of a cruel defeat subsided a little, Republic of Ireland boss Carla Ward could talk up the pride she felt in her side's impressive performanc against France.

Soccer • 04 Mar