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Euro 2022 recap: England 4-0 Sweden

The action as it happened from tonight's Euro 2022 semi-final between England and Sweden at Bramall Lane.

England struggled at times against Austria

Sadlier: Cagey England win won't dim the Euro hype

Whether the narrow win over Austria will heighten the expectations around hosts England at Euro 2022, or put a dampener on the hype, remains to be seen according to the RTÉ soccer panel.

Soccer • 07 Jul 22

Ada Hegerberg is closing on a return to action

Hegerberg supports stance on Euro 2022 prize money

Ballon d'Or winner Ada Hegerberg has told UEFA she fully supports Chelsea manager Emma Hayes in the row over prize money for the 2022 European Championships.

Soccer • 04 Oct 21

Northern Ireland secure historic play-off spot

Northern Ireland secured a historic Women's European Championship play-off spot ahead of Wales with a 5-1 victory over the Faroe Islands at Seaview.

Soccer • 01 Dec 20

Euro 2022 Qualifier: Ireland 1-3 Germany

Republic of Ireland have been beaten 3-1 by Germany in the final Euro 2022 qualifier as Vera Pauw's side miss out on the play-offs.

Soccer • 01 Dec 20

Ireland had some under-par performances on a hugely frustrating evening

Fine margins prove costly for Irish but all is not lost

It was a desperately disappointing evening in Ukraine for the Republic of Ireland but their Euro 2022 dreams are not completely shattered just yet.

Soccer • 24 Oct 20

The pressure is on and Ireland are ready for it

Remarkable Ireland embrace pressure to perform in Kyiv

As Ireland prepare for the biggest game in many of the players' careers, Lisa Fallon reflects on the huge efforts and the battles it took to get them to this stage.

Soccer • 23 Oct 20

Niamh Fahey (L), Grace Moloney (C) and Denise O'Sullivan in good spirits during Ireland training

Fahey confident Irish quality can deliver elusive dream

Niamh Fahey has had a long and successful career, but she admits qualifying for a major tournament with the Republic of Ireland would be her proudest day.

Soccer • 22 Oct 20

Injury forces Hourihan out as Pauw names final squad

Marie Hourihan was the only notable omission as Vera Pauw named her final squad for the crucial upcoming Euro 2022 qualifier against Ukraine, with the Braga goalkeeper having dislocated her finger recently.

Soccer • 16 Oct 20

Ireland will be aiming to repeat last year's victory against Ukraine

No changes as Pauw confirms extended squad for Ukraine

Vera Pauw has named a 30-woman extended squad for the Republic of Ireland's crucial upcoming Euro 2022 qualifier against Ukraine later this month which shows no changes from the squad used for last month's game against Germany.

Soccer • 06 Oct 20

The Republic of Ireland players huddle together at the final whistle

Pauw takes huge heart from resilient, adaptable Irish

Republic of Ireland boss Vera Pauw revealed that a hasty half-time video analysis allowed her side to compete with Germany in Essen - and gave the Dutch coach real confidence that her team are a coming force.

Soccer • 19 Sep 20

'We've basically three cup finals left now and we're going to be giving it our all'

McCabe looking to Ireland's form players in Germany

Katie McCabe is looking to Republic of Ireland's in-form players to give her side an outside chance of frustrating Germany in Saturday's UEFA Euro 2022 qualifier in Essen.

Soccer • 19 Sep 20

Ireland head coach Vera Pauw looks on as her side go through a training session at the stadium in Essen

Pauw primed for 'very, very difficult' Germany game

Vera Pauw is under no illusion about the size of the task facing her players in Saturday's Euro 2022 encounter with Germany in Essen.

Soccer • 18 Sep 20

'I think it will be one of those games where Ireland have to play a dirty game'

Duggan: Dirty game will help Ireland stand chance

Former Republic of Ireland international Karen Duggan believes Vera Pauw's side will need to play a 'dirty game' to have any chance of getting anything out of Saturday's UEFA Women's Euro 2022 qualifier against Germany.

Soccer • 18 Sep 20

Heather Payne in action against Greece in March

Payne keeping on even keel ahead of huge German task

Republic of Ireland's Heather Payne looks ahead to the European Championship qualifier against Germany.

Soccer • 15 Sep 20

Phil Neville (L) and England's Ellen White (R) react after England's World Cup semi-final defeat to the USA last year

Phil Neville to step down as England head coach in 2021

Phil Neville will leave his role as England Women's head coach next summer following yesterday's confirmation that the Euros had been postponed from 2021 to 2022.

Soccer • 24 Apr 20

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