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Vera Pauw has given her first interview since leaving the FAI

Exclusive Pauw claims staff turned on her and takes aim at FAI

Former Republic of Ireland women's manager Vera Pauw has claimed some of her staff turned on her in the final weeks of her tenure.

Soccer • 01 Sep 23

Eileen Gleeson will lead the side on a temporary basis

Gleeson appointed interim Ireland boss after Pauw exit

Eileen Gleeson has been appointed interim head coach of the Republic of Ireland team.

Soccer • 30 Aug 23

Pauw's Ireland reign ends as FAI opt for new direction

Vera Pauw's reign as manager of the Republic of Ireland is over after the FAI decided not to offer the Dutch woman a new contract.

Soccer • 29 Aug 23

Vera Pauw's time as Republic of Ireland boss is over

Pauw's strengths and weaknesses tapped from same well

Vera Pauw's single-mindedness and absolute dedication to her methods were both a driving force and corrosive influence for the Republic of Ireland. It's inevitable that her departure has triggered a mixed reaction, writes Anthony Pyne.

Soccer • 30 Aug 23

Pauw set to learn fate after FAI board meeting

Vera Pauw's future as Republic of Ireland manager will be decided at an FAI board meeting on Tuesday.

Soccer • 28 Aug 23

Aine O'Gorman will continue playing with Shamrock Rovers

O'Gorman calls time on long Ireland career

Centurion Aine O'Gorman has called time on her Republic of Ireland career for the second time in the aftermath of the maiden World Cup appearance for the Girls in Green.

Soccer • 24 Aug 23

Seamus Coleman was speaking at the SPAR Better Choices Back to School campaign

Coleman set to miss Irish games as recovery continues

Seamus Coleman is set to miss the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2024 qualifiers against France and Netherlands as he continues his recovery from injury.

Soccer • 23 Aug 23

Australia's decentralised model has long seen rival states compete for talent, coaches and resources but it has produced diminishing returns

Australia to follow Ireland with centralised model

Rugby Australia (RA) will take greater control of the sport's high performance programme in a bid to strengthen the national teams after reaching an agreement with provincial member unions on structural reforms.

Rugby • 23 Aug 23

Jorge Vilda: 'We've achieved results that we've never achieved before'

'Vilda in' - Spanish FA revel in World Cup glory

The Spanish FA (RFEF) did not wait long after Spain won the Women's World Cup on Sunday before posting a pointed message on social media with a picture of coach Jorge Vilda kissing the trophy below the words "VILDA IN".

FIFA Women's World Cup • 20 Aug 23

Spain celebrate winning the Women's World Cup for the first time ever

Slick Spain edge England to win the World Cup

Spain won the Women's World Cup for the first time after beating England 1-0 in the final on Sunday.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 21 Aug 23

Clinical Sweden beat Aussies to clinch third place

Sweden picked up their fourth Women's World Cup bronze medal on Saturday after beating co-hosts Australia 2-0 in the third-place playoff match.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 20 Aug 23

Preview: England & Spain chase history in Sydney

A wide open FIFA Women's World Cup reaches its conclusion on Sunday, as two teams familiar with adversity - and each other - collide at the Accor Stadium in Sydney.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 19 Aug 23

Olga Carmona struck in the final minute of normal time

Late Carmona strike sends Spain to World Cup final

Olga Carmona struck late to lift Spain to a thrilling 2-1 win over Sweden and send the Iberians into a first Women's World Cup final.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 15 Aug 23

Jorge Vilda addressing his squad before the second half of extra-time against the Netherlands

Spain turmoil in the past as side prepare for Sweden

Spain coach Jorge Vilda said his team would not be in the Women's World Cup semi-finals if the country's soccer federation had not backed him during last year's player revolt.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 14 Aug 23

France's number eight Gregory Alldritt vies with Rory Darge and Kyle Steyn

Scotland fightback falls just short against France

Scotland staged another stirring fightback against France before being edged out by a late penalty from Thomas Ramos on an intoxicating Saturday night in the Saint-Etienne heat.

Rugby • 12 Aug 23

Farrell shown red as England edge out Wales

England's preparations for the World Cup continued to unravel after captain Owen Farrell was sent off in a 19-17 victory secured through a late George Ford penalty.

Rugby • 12 Aug 23

Zecira Musovic with one of the 11 saves she made against the States

Praise for 'incredible' Musovic after Swedes advance

Sweden goalkeeper Zecira Musovic emerged as the hero, making 11 saves, as her team beat the United States 5-4 on penalties to knock the defending champions out of the Women's World Cup.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 06 Aug 23

Lina Hurtig celebrates after her penalty was confirmed to have crossed the line

Hurtig hits the spot for Sweden as USA crash out

Sweden beat the United States 5-4 on penalties to knock the defending champions out of the Women's World Cup after the teams were locked at 0-0 at the end of extra time.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 06 Aug 23

Richie Mo'unga delivered from the boot at the death

Last-gasp Mo'unga penalty sees New Zealand edge Aussies

Richie Mo'unga booted a penalty in the last minute to give New Zealand to a 23-20 comeback win over Australia as they continued their perfect start to the season in the lead-up to the World Cup.

Rugby • 05 Aug 23

The Zambia FA said it had not received any complaint related to the World Cup and was surprised by the allegations

Zambia Women's coach accused of rubbing player's chest

FIFA is investigating allegations of misconduct involving the Zambia team at the Women's World Cup, after the Guardian reported coach Bruce Mwape had allegedly rubbed his hands over the chest of one of his players.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 04 Aug 23

Pernille Harder had a late header disallowed in the victory over Haiti

Harder ends scoring drought as Danes advance to last 16

Denmark captain Pernille Harder converted a first-half penalty to register her maiden Women's World Cup goal, setting up a 2-0 victory over Haiti to book their place in the last 16.

Soccer • 01 Aug 23

Esmee Brugts with her second against Vietnam

Dutch delight in crushing Vietnam and topping group

Esmee Brugts netted two long-range stunners as the Netherlands rediscovered their scoring touch in a crushing 7-0 win over Vietnam, reaching the Women's World Cup round of 16 in style and locking up top spot in Group E on goal difference.