Anthony Pyne

Melvine Malard of France celebrates after scoring her side's first goal during the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifier match between Republic of Ireland and France at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin

Malard sinks the Girls in Green on night of high drama

The Republic of Ireland suffered an agonising 2-1 defeat to France in their opening World Cup qualifier at Tallaght Stadium tonight, cursing the gods after a remarkable climax.

Soccer • 04 Mar

A general view inside the Republic of Ireland dressing room before the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifier match between Republic of Ireland and France at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin.

Team news: Brosnan and Connolly back in to face France

Megan Connolly goes straight back into the Republic of Ireland starting XI for their opening World Cup qualifier against world No 7-ranked France at Tallaght Stadium tonight, with Courtney Brosnan and Anna Patten also handed starts.

Soccer • 03 Mar

Tyler Toland, left, and Emily Murphy during a Republic of Ireland women training session at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin.

Preview: Narrow margins for ambitious Girls in Green

The Republic of Ireland welcome France to Tallaght Stadium tonight aiming to pull off a shock World Cup qualifier victory.

Soccer • 03 Mar

Katie McCabe of Arsenal celebrates with the UEFA Women's Champions League trophy after the Champions League final match between Arsenal and Barcelona at Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon, Portugal.

'There's been interest' - McCabe admits clubs circling

Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe has revealed rival clubs are actively showing an interest in acquiring her services amid growing speculation the Dubliner's long association with Arsenal is now in its final few months.

Soccer • 03 Mar

Head coach Carla Ward and Katie McCabe during a Republic of Ireland women media conference at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin.

Battlelines drawn as Ireland look to stun the French

The Tallaght Stadium pitch has been narrowed, the battlelines are drawn and the Republic of Ireland are ready to chase what would be a seismic World Cup qualification victory when France come to town tomorrow night.

Soccer • 02 Mar

Sunday's Allianz Football League results and reports

Catch up on the action from all four divisions in the National Football League.

Football • 01 Mar

Liverpool's Argentinian midfielder #10 Alexis Mac Allister shoots to score their third goal during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and West Ham United at Anfield in Liverpool

Premier League: Liverpool 5-2 West Ham recap

Liverpool have beaten relegation-threatened West Ham at Anfield. Read back on how it unfolded.

Soccer • 28 Feb

Performance analyst Jasmine Mander during a Republic of Ireland women training session at the FAI National Training Centre in Abbotstown, Dublin

Coach involved in Canada drone scandal joins Irish camp

Jasmine Mander, who served a one-year FIFA ban for her role in Canada's drone-spying scandal at the Paris Olympics, has linked up with the Republic of Ireland women's team to help preparations for the World Cup qualifier double-header against France and the Netherlands.

Soccer • 27 Feb

Assistant coach Gary Cronin during a Republic of Ireland press conference at the FAI Headquarters in Abbotstown, Dublin.

Cronin relishing new challenge with the Girls in Green

Gary Cronin, the new assistant manager of the Republic of Ireland women's team, is straight in at the deep end this week with games against France and the Netherlands looming. He discussed his ambitions for the role and plans to chat to Colin Healy after the camp ends.

Soccer • 28 Feb

Republic of Ireland players, from left, Emily Murphy, Denise O’Sullivan, Jessie Stapleton, Amber Barrett, Aoife Mannion and Anna Patten after the UEFA Women's Nations League A/B promotion/relegation play-off second leg match between Belgium and Republic o

Murphy: Every team we come up against underestimates us

Emily Murphy has no problem leaning into the Republic of Ireland's underdog status ahead of a World Cup qualifier double-header that will be the true litmus test Carla Ward's reign to date.

Soccer • 02 Mar