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Denise O'Sullivan was involved in light training at Meakin Park in Brisbane on Monday

Campbell backs 'tough nut' O'Sullivan to make Oz opener

Republic of Ireland international Megan Campbell is confident that 'tough nut' Denise O'Sullivan will overcome her current injury setback and make it back in time for the Girls in Green's FIFA Women's World Cup against hosts Australia on Thursday.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 17 Jul 23

World Cup Podcast: Denise O'Sullivan's injury scare

Republic of Ireland international Megan Campbell and RTÉ Sport's Anthony Pyne join Raf Diallo to discuss the fallout from the warm-up match against Colombia and the injury scare suffered by midfielder Denise O'Sullivan as Thursday's World Cup opener against co-hosts Australia closes in

FIFA Women's World Cup • 17 Jul 23

Denise O'Sullivan was caught on the shin

Footage emerges of Denise O'Sullivan injury incident

Footage has emerged of the incident that led to the Republic of Ireland abandoning their behind-closed-doors game against Colombia in Brisbane on Friday.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 16 Jul 23

Pauw hopeful O'Sullivan will make Australia showdown

Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw is hopeful Denise O'Sullivan will recover in time for Thursday's World Cup opener against Australia after the Cork midfielder suffered a shin injury in Friday night's behind-closed-doors game against Colombia.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 15 Jul 23

Tony O'Donoghue reports from Brisbane after Denise O'Sullivan was injured in Ireland's abandoned game against Colombia

O'Sullivan scare for Ireland as Colombia game abandoned

The Republic of Ireland's behind-closed-doors game against Colombia on Friday was abandoned with just 20 minutes on the clock after a bad challenge on Denise O'Sullivan led to the Girls in Green walking off the pitch.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 14 Jul 23

Denise O'Sullivan training at Meakin Park, Brisbane

O'Sullivan confident Ireland ready to roll for opener

The World Cup is unchartered territory for an Irish women's football team. But Denise O'Sullivan wants to reassure the folks back home that Vera Pauw's squad haven't travelled Down Under just to take in the scenery.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 14 Jul 23

Denise O'Sullivan

profiles • 11 Jul 23

Barrett: I'll tell grandkids about playing with Denise

Amber Barrett says playing alongside Denise O'Sullivan will be something to tell the grandkids about, and hailed the Corkwoman as one of the Republic of Ireland's greatest players.

Soccer • 05 Apr 23

McCabe and O'Sullivan were immense in Glasgow

McCabe: We're going to the World Cup, book your tickets

'Anyone buying or selling tickets, folks?' Katie McCabe may not exactly be flogging passes for next year's World Cup - she'll have bigger business to attend to Down Under - but the Irish captain is a sports marketer's dream.

Soccer • 12 Oct 22

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: O'Sullivan interview & Djurgardens

Denise O'Sullivan speaks to Raf Diallo, Marie Crowe and Paul Corry after her goal against Slovakia fired Ireland into the second round of the World Cup play-offs. Shamrock Rovers vs Djurgarden is previewed, while there is reaction to the LOI, Tuchel's Chelsea sacking and the Champions League.

Soccer • 07 Sep 22

'I'm just filled with pride and emotion right now'

No fear for O'Sullivan as Ireland plant play-off flag

Denise O'Sullivan speaks to Raf Diallo, Marie Crowe and Paul Corry after her goal against Slovakia fired Ireland into the second round of the 2023 World Cup play-offs.

Soccer • 07 Sep 22

Denise O'Sullivan (L) embraces Katie McCabe at the final whistle

O'Sullivan says there's more to come from rising Irish

Denise O'Sullivan believes the Republic of Ireland have yet to reach the "pinnacle" of their capabilities after they sealed a place in the World Cup play-offs.

Soccer • 03 Sep 22

Heather O'Reilly says she is coming out of retirement to join Shelbourne

Shels confirm deal to sign World Cup winner O'Reilly

Shelbourne have confirmed the signing of American World Cup winner Heather O'Reilly, who has come out of retirement to try to help the Dublin club qualify for the Women's Champions League.

Soccer • 29 Jul 22

Denise O'Sullivan in action for North Carolina Courage

O'Sullivan opens up on 'very tough year' at Courage

Denise O'Sullivan admits she's endured a "very tough year mentally" in the USA after the controversy surrounding ex-North Carolina Courage coach Paul Riley that rocked the National Women's Soccer League.

Soccer • 08 Apr 22

Denise O'Sullivan took home the match ball last night

O'Sullivan: Irish confident after ending year on high

Hat-trick hero Denise O'Sullivan was delighted with Ireland's response to drawing with Slovakia last week as they hit a record 11 goals past Georgia on Wednesday night.

Soccer • 01 Dec 21

Denise O'Sullivan celebrates the win in Helsinki

Pauw's Irish 'tigers' evolving a killer instinct

Two years on from conceding an injury-time equaliser to Greece, the Republic of Ireland held firm in Helsinki. Vera Pauw's side look stronger, fitter and smarter as they try to finally make the breakthrough and qualify for a major tournament.

Soccer • 27 Oct 21

Vera Pauw addresses her players after victory in Helsinki

Lessons from defeats made the difference, says Pauw

Republic of Ireland boss Vera Pauw said her team's run of defeats against high-ranking opposition taught them the lessons required to pull off a huge World Cup qualifier win against Finland in Helsinki on Tuesday.

Soccer • 26 Oct 21

Denise O'Sullivan leaves the field with an injury against Sweden

Denise O'Sullivan passed fit to face Finland

Denise O'Sullivan has been given the all-clear to play in the Republic of Ireland's crucial 2023 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Finland after a scan on an arm injury sustained against Sweden.

Soccer • 22 Oct 21

North Carolina Courage head coach Paul Riley

Games cancelled after allegations against Courage coach

The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) said this weekend's matches will not take place a day after a report detailed allegations of misconduct against former North Carolina Courage head coach Paul Riley.

Soccer • 01 Oct 21

Caldwell in action against Denmark in April

Caldwell ready for Iceland as American dream prospers

Ireland defender Diane Caldwell speaks to RTÉ Sport's Tony O'Donoghue and Raf Diallo about how her move to North Carolina Courage is panning out as the Irish team prepare for a friendly double-header against Iceland.

Soccer • 09 Jun 21

Naomi Osaka was named Forbes' highest-paid female athlete

Naomi Osaka invests in NWSL club North Carolina Courage

Japan's three-times Grand Slam tennis champion Naomi Osaka has invested in National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) team North Carolina Courage to become a team owner.

Soccer • 28 Jan 21

Diane Caldwell (R) with Denise O'Sullivan

Diane Caldwell makes move to North Carolina Courage

Republic of Ireland defender Diane Caldwell is set to link up with her international team-mate Denise O'Sullivan at club level after completing a move to North Carolina Courage.

Soccer • 19 Jan 21

Only a win will do for Ireland against Germany

Pauw eyes upset over 'best in the world' Germany

It's not quite mission impossible for Ireland as they welcome Germany to Tallaght Stadium for their crunch Euro 2022 qualifier, but manager Vera Pauw admits that her side will have to have the game of their careers if they're to cause an upset.

Soccer • 01 Dec 20

Denise O'Sullivan is realistic yet ready to take on the Germans at Tallaght Stadium

O'Sullivan excited ahead of 'huge game' with Germany

After the disappointment comes the realism for Ireland midfielder Denise O'Sullivan, who is looking to drive her side to an unlikely, but not impossible, victory over Germany next week.

Soccer • 24 Nov 20

Megan Campbell is back in the Ireland squad

Campbell returns to the Ireland fold for Germany clash

Manchester City defender Megan Campbell returns to Ireland women's squad for their crucial European Championship qualifier against Germany at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 23 Nov 20

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