Anthony Pyne

3 June 2025; Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe, centre, speaks to her teammates after the UEFA Women's Nations League, League B match between Republic of Ireland and Slovenia at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

'She's on the verge of burnout' - McCabe out of US trip

Katie McCabe will not travel to the USA for the Republic of Ireland's friendlies against the USA at the end of the month, with head coach Carla Ward saying the 29-year-old is "on the verge of burnout".

Soccer • 04 Jun

3 June 2025; Saoirse Noonan of Republic of Ireland celebrates after scoring her side's first goal during the UEFA Women's Nations League, League B match between Republic of Ireland and Slovenia at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sports

Ireland beat Slovenia but fall short in promotion quest

The Republic of Ireland delivered their best peformance under Carla Ward to date but fell short in their pursuit of Nations League promotion, despite beating Slovenia 1-0 at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Soccer • 03 Jun

3 June 2025; The jersey of Saoirse Noonan in the Republic of Ireland dressingroom before the UEFA Women's Nations League, League B match between Republic of Ireland and Slovenia at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Team news: Noonan set to make some Páirc history

Saoirse Noonan will create a bit of sporting history this evening after being named to start for the Republic of Ireland in their Nations League showdown with Slovenia at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Soccer • 03 Jun

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