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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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

Kyra Carusa (L) will not feature against Greece tomorrow

Carusa ruled out as Ward targets another Greek win

Kyra Carusa is out of the Republic of Ireland's Nations League clash against Greece at Tallaght Stadium tomorrow night due to a quad injury.

Soccer • 07 Apr 25

Denise O'Sullivan: 'I love representing Ireland'

O'Sullivan sets rules of engagement for Greek collision

Denise O'Sullivan will wear the Republic of Ireland captain's armband for the fourth time against Greece tonight as she closes in on Emma Byrne's all-time appearance record.

Soccer • 08 Apr 25

Amber Barrett: 'It has been a refreshing start'

Barrett desperate for more huge moments in green

Amber Barrett could earn her 50th Republic of Ireland cap if she features in tomorrow's Nations League clash against Greece in Crete. Ahead of the game she reflected on life in Belgium, playing under Carla Ward and her future international ambitions.

Soccer • 03 Apr 25

Kyra Carusa in action against Slovenia in February

Carusa on Saudi sponsorship stance amid FIFA silence

Republic of Ireland attacker Kyra Carusa has said FIFA are yet to respond to an open letter sent over five months ago that was signed by more than 100 professional female footballers urging the world governing body to end its partnership with oil and gas conglomerate Saudi Aramco.

Soccer • 02 Apr 25

Troy Parrott (L) congratulates Finn Azaz on his goal

Player ratings: Azaz catches the eye in Plovdiv victory

It was a satisfying night at the office for the Republic of Ireland who came away from Plovdiv with a 2-1 win against Bulgaria in the first leg of their Nations League promotion/relegation play-off. Here's how we rated the players.

Soccer • 20 Mar 25