Anthony Pyne

Courtney Brosnan: 'Everyone knows coming into camp how important it is'

Brosnan embracing another massive play-off showdown

Republic of Ireland stopper Courtney Brosnan has good muscle memory when it comes to play-offs. She'll need to be at her brilliant best again this week as the Girls in Green chase their Euro 2025 dream.

Soccer • 25 Nov 24

Littlejohn, Campbell & Connolly back for Wales showdown

Ruesha Littlejohn, Megan Campbell and Megan Connolly are back in the Republic of Ireland squad for the Euro 2025 play-off against Wales, but Eileen Gleeson is without centre-half Louise Quinn for the crucial two-legged tie.

Soccer • 21 Nov 24

Eileen Gleeson and her squad line up for the national anthem

Gleeson set to name most crucial squad of her tenure

On Thursday morning, Eileen Gleeson names her Republic of Ireland squad for the Euro 2025 play-off against Wales - a tie that looks like a crossroads as much as a potential bridge to another major tournament.

Soccer • 21 Nov 24

LOI play-off: Bray Wanderers 1-3 Drogheda United recap

FAI Cup winners Drogheda United have beaten Bray Wanderers in the SSE Airtricity Men's Promotion/Relegation play-off at Tallaght Stadium. Read back on how it unfolded.

Soccer • 16 Nov 24

Tyler Toland (L) and Leanne Kiernan in training on Monday

Preview: No jeopardy but a chance to shuffle the pack

The Republic of Ireland's 6-0 win in Tbilisi last Friday night means tonight's Euro 2025 play-off semi-final second leg is a formality, a runaround under the lights and a chance to have a look at some fringe players.

Soccer • 29 Oct 24

Abbie Larkin pictured in Tbilisi ahead of the Republic of Ireland's clash against Georgia

Larkin keeping feet on the ground and eyes on the prize

It's been quite a journey for Abbie Larkin, the fleet-footed winger from Ringsend who breezed onto the world stage with such carefree abandon 15 months ago. After a couple of moves and a step up in level, she's aiming to remind Republic of Ireland fans what she's capable of.

Soccer • 24 Oct 24

Anna Patten: 'You can't switch off at any moment'

'A massive step up' - Patten loving life in green

Anna Patten has been operating at the top end of the game for a long time now, having come through the Arsenal academy and then moved Aston Villa in the Women's Super League. But nothing prepared her for the challenges of the international stage.

Soccer • 23 Oct 24

Pearl Slattery (L) and Laurie Ryan are gunning for cup glory

Preview: Athlone & Shels set for part three of trilogy

It's part three of a Sports Direct FAI Women's Cup final trilogy on Sunday as Shelbourne and Athlone Town collide once again at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 20 Oct 24

Éabha O'Mahony (L) and Heather Payne bump shoulders during a Republic of Ireland home-based training session back in 2021

Cracks in women's game highlights needs to build bridge

With no home-based sessions and no bridge between the Republic of Ireland's Under-19s and senior women's teams, time is of the essence as the FAI seek to fill the void.

Soccer • 18 Oct 24

Leah Doyle: 'These big occasions are meant to be enjoyed'

Doyle ready for another battle against mentor Kilduff

On Sunday, Shelbourne's Leah Doyle once again goes up against her friend and mentor Ciaran Kilduff - the Athlone Town boss - in the Sports Direct FAI Women's Cup final, desperate to end the campaign on a high.

Soccer • 18 Oct 24