Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Ireland will know their qualifying opponents in February

England to host Women's Euro 2021

England have been confirmed as hosts of the 2021 Women's European Championship.

Shelbourne's Jessica Ziu got more international experience in Tuesday's friendly

Ireland soundly beaten by Poland in friendly

There was no joy for Colin Bell's Irish side as they fell to a 4-0 defeat to Poland in an international friendly in Ostrada.

Soccer • 09 Oct 18

Injuries hit Ireland ahead of Poland game

Republic of Ireland manager Colin Bell will be missing Harriet Scott and Leanne Kiernan for Tuesday's international friendly against Poland.

Soccer • 08 Oct 18

Zara Foley has been called up to the senior squad

New faces in Colin Bell's Ireland squad

Colin Bell has introduced new faces to the Republic of Ireland following the recent retirements to experienced players.

Soccer • 28 Sep 18

Karen Duggan has retired from international football

Karen Duggan calls time on international career

Republic of Ireland midfielder Karen Duggan has announced her retirement from international football.

Soccer • 26 Sep 18

Aine O'Gorman has called it a day with Ireland

Bell hails retiring Aine O'Gorman's 'profound impact'

Republic of Ireland boss Colin Bell said Aine O'Gorman had "a profound impact on the growth of the sport in this country" after the attacker announced her international retirement on Monday.

Soccer • 17 Sep 18

Leanne Kiernan scores the first goal of the game

Recap: Republic of Ireland 4-0 Northern Ireland

Read how it all unfolded as the Republic of Ireland Women ran out convincing winners over Northern Ireland

Soccer • 31 Aug 18

Colin Bell: 'We want to round the campaign off the way we started it, and that's with a victory.'

Bell 'hurt' but confident Ireland are moving forward

Colin Bell believes the Republic of Ireland are "moving forward" as they look to wrap up their 2019 World Cup qualification campaign with a home victory against Northern Ireland on Friday evening.

Soccer • 29 Aug 18

The Republic of Ireland are looking for another win over their neighbours

Bell eager to sign off World Cup campaign with a win

Republic of Ireland manager Colin Bell is eager to end his side's World Cup qualifying campaign with a win, but already has one eye on booking a place at Euro 2021.

Soccer • 28 Aug 18

Niamh Fahey and Katie McCabe are both named in the Ireland squad

Jessica Ziu in line to make international debut

Republic of Ireland Women's National Team Head Coach Colin Bell has named an 18-player squad for the upcoming FIFA 2019 World Cup qualifier against Northern Ireland, which includes new cap Jessica Ziu.

Soccer • 24 Aug 18

'If I get to play it's going to be a very proud moment for myself and my family for the 100th game for my country.'

O'Gorman hoping to mark 100th cap with win in Norway

Republic of Ireland's Áine O'Gorman says earning her 100th international cap against Norway tomorrow will be a 'huge honour'.

Soccer • 11 Jun 18

Louise Quinn went off injured against Norway

Defensive crisis deepens for Colin Bell's side

Republic of Ireland manager Colin Bell has a defensive crisis on his hands as his list of injured and suspended players lengthens.

Soccer • 09 Jun 18

Katie McCabe and her team-mates play Norway again next week

'Lose again, we're done' - Ireland must win in Norway

Ireland manager Colin Bell admitted that his side face an uphill battle to remain in the hunt for World Cup qualification following his side's 2-0 defeat to Norway at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 09 Jun 18

Colin Bell is very familiar with this Norwegian squad having coached there in the past

Norway to provide 'tough' test for Bell's Ireland team

Republic of Ireland women's manager Colin Bell feels that Norway will provide a "tough" test for his side in their upcoming World Cup qualifier game in Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 05 Jun 18

Louise Quinn (L) and Katie McCabe will hope to deliver the FA Cup for Arsenal this Saturday

Colin Bell: Quinn & McCabe are living my Wembley dream

Republic of Ireland boss Colin Bell said he'll be bursting with pride when Arsenal pair Louise Quinn and Katie McCabe walk on to the Wembley turf for the Women's FA Cup final, and admitted they'll be living out his boyhood dream.

Soccer • 05 May 18

Colin Bell expected at least a point from his side's game with the Dutch

No moral victory for Bell who wants to raise standards

Republic of Ireland manager Colin Bell declared himself disappointed by his side's 2-0 World Cup qualifying defeat to the Netherlands, and insisted that expectations have to be raised among the players and supporters.

Soccer • 10 Apr 18

Bell loving new attention on Irish team

Republic of Ireland manager Colin Bell is loving the added attention on his team as they prepare to take on European champions Netherlands in front of possibly a record crowd.

Soccer • 09 Apr 18

Leanne Kiernan opened the scoring for Ireland

Ireland win but Bell sees room for improvement

Republic of Ireland manager Colin Bell says his team deserved their win over Slovakia in the 2019 World Cup qualifier, but was far from impressed with their first-half showing.

Soccer • 07 Apr 18

Amber Barrett celebrates scoring the winning goal

Super-sub Barrett keeps Ireland's World Cup hopes alive

Substitute Amber Barrett was the match winner as the Republic of Ireland's 2019 Women's World Cup hopes remain on track a following a 2-1 victory over battling Slovakia at the Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 07 Apr 18

Bell led Frankfurt to the Champions League title in 2015

Bell: Women's football has to become more professional

Republic of Ireland women's head coach Colin Bell wants to bring the women's game to a better place in Ireland and qualifying for a major tournament is top of his agenda.

Soccer • 03 Apr 18

Aine O'Gorman, Claire Walsh and Karen Duggan have all returned from injury.

O'Gorman returns to Ireland as 24-player squad named

Áine O'Gorman is among the Republic of Ireland players making a return from injury, as manager Colin Bell names a 24-player squad for a training camp, in preparation for their upcoming 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup qualifiers against Slovakia and Netherlands.

Soccer • 23 Feb 18

The Republic of Ireland Women are gearing up for a big year ahead

Ireland women set for friendly dates against Portugal

The Republic of Ireland Women's senior side will start 2018 with a trip to Portugal for two international friendlies ahead of their crucial 2019 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in April.

Soccer • 11 Jan 18

Ireland come away from their trip to Holland with a 0-0 draw.

Republic of Ireland hold European champions to a draw

The Republic of Ireland women's team have earned a crucial point in their World Cup qualifier against European champions the Netherlands, but it came in controversial circumstances.

Soccer • 29 Nov 17

Bell believes Ireland are outsiders to qualify from their group for France in 2019

Bell eyes Slovakian win to maintain 2019 World Cup push

Republic of Ireland Women's manager Colin Bell believes that his team must punch above their weight if they are to have any chance of achieving World Cup qualification.

Soccer • 24 Oct 17

Colin Bell addresses his players in training

Bell backs fringe players to seize chance in Slovakia

Republic of Ireland manager Colin Bell is confident his team have enough quality to cope without Stephanie Roche and Aine O'Gorman for the clash with Slovakia.

Soccer • 22 Oct 17