Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Ireland fall to Tallaght loss against impressive Wales

The Republic of Ireland fell to their first defeat in nine games as an impressive Wales claimed a 2-0 win in Tuesday night's friendly at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 28 Feb 24

Eileen Gleeson's side take on Wales next month

Ireland line up friendly with Wales, game live on RTÉ

The Ireland Women's National Team will host Wales in Tallaght Stadium in their first home game of 2024, in a game that will be shown live on RTÉ Television and the RTÉ Player.

Soccer • 23 Jan 24

(L to R): Kyra Carusa, Izzy Atkinson, Abbie Larkin, Megan Connolly and Sinead Farrelly during training

Preview: In-form Girls in Green close in on promotion

Positivity abounds as the Republic of Ireland continue to breeze through their UEFA Nations League campaign. A win this evening against Albania could seal top spot in the group and promotion to League A.

Soccer • 31 Oct 23

Erin McLaughlin poses on the streets of Shkoder, Albania

Erin McLaughlin ready to take things to the next level

Peamount United star Erin McLaughlin says the pieces are falling into place as she looks to take her international and club ambitions to the next level.

Soccer • 31 Oct 23

Eileen Gleeson is already looking towards Euro 2025

'Complacency is our enemy', says Irish boss Gleeson

Republic of Ireland interim interim manager Eileen Gleeson insists that her side can't take anything for granted in their Nations League double-header with Albania, two games that she believes are crucial for Ireland's Euro 2025 hopes.

Soccer • 19 Oct 23

Eileen Gleeson will remain in charge of the Ireland team

Gleeson to see out Nations League campaign with Ireland

The FAI have confirmed that Eileen Gleeson will remain in charge of the Republic of Ireland team for the remainder of their Nations League campaign.

Soccer • 06 Oct 23

Courtney Brosnan was able to shake off Alana Cook's long-range fluke

Ireland strengthened despite USA defeats, says Brosnan

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan insists that Ireland's two World Cup warm-up defeats to the USA this week are the perfect preparation for the summer's tournament in Australia and New Zealand.

Soccer • 12 Apr 23

Katie McCabe: 'We don't go out playing these games to lose.'

McCabe wants Swedish scalp to drive Irish momentum

Katie McCabe wants her Republic of Ireland team-mates to "keep fighting" to build on the good work of former players as the class of 2022 aim to drive Irish women's football to new heights.

Soccer • 12 Apr 22

Fahey targets World Cup as she closes in on 100 caps

Republic of Ireland international Niamh Fahey is poised to make his 100th appearance for her country, but while she's proud of her achievements so far, she still feels that she has plenty to offer as she targets World Cup qualification.

Soccer • 15 Feb 22

Lucy Quinn could make her Irish debut next week

Quinn receives clearance to play for Ireland

Lucy Quinn is now eligible to play for the Republic of Ireland after receiving a passport ahead of Tuesday's friendly with Australia.

Soccer • 16 Sep 21

Saoirse Noonan is in line for her first international cap

Noonan eager to follow in Ogbene's footsteps

Saoirse Noonan is hoping to follow in the footsteps of childhood friend Chiedozie Ogbene and make her international debut for Ireland on Friday.

Soccer • 10 Jun 21

Republic of Ireland 0-1 Denmark - recap

Vera Pauw's Republic of Ireland were edged out 1-0 by Denmark at Tallaght Stadium in their international friendly, but it was a performance from which the hosts can take plenty. See how it all unfolded here.

Soccer • 08 Apr 21

Republic of Ireland v Denmark: All You Need To Know

The Republic of Ireland start to build towards qualification for the 2023 World Cup with a testing friendly clash against Denmark at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 07 Apr 21

Vera Pauw feels Ireland may have blown their chances following the defeat in Kyiv

'We feel we've given it away here' - Pauw rues defeat

Vera Pauw believes that Ireland may have missed their chance of Euro 2022 qualification as the women's national team lost 1-0 to Ukraine in Friday's Euro 2022 qualifier.

Soccer • 23 Oct 20

Vera Pauw is missing several players for the trip to Greece

It's all academic - Pauw unhappy as key players missing

Ireland manager Vera Pauw has hit out at the university and college football system after key players Heather Payne and Harriet Scott were not released for the upcoming UEFA Women's Euro 2021 qualifier in Greece.

Soccer • 05 Nov 19

'It would be ideal to have it done by Ukraine but we will have to wait and see'

'It's a hard job to fill. You need the right person'

Republic of Ireland women's captain Katie McCabe says the manager position is "hard job to fill and you really need to find the right person" as the team awaits the appointment of their new boss this afternoon.

Soccer • 04 Sep 19

Ireland have moved up two spots in the latest FIFA rankings

Ireland up two places to 31st in FIFA rankings

The Republic of Ireland have moved up two spots to 31st in the latest FIFA world rankings.

Soccer • 29 Mar 19

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

Heather Payne is among those included in the Ireland Under-19 squad

Peamount and Galway clash moved due to call-ups

Peamount United's clash with Galway in the Continental Tyres Women's National League has been postponed after a number of players from both sides were called up to the Republic of Ireland Women's Under-19 squad.

Soccer • 10 Jul 18

Colin Bell's side need a victory to keep their chances alive

RTÉ Sport will broadcast Ireland v Norway

Republic of Ireland's 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup qualifier versus Norway will be broadcast live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player next Tuesday 12 June.

Soccer • 08 Jun 18

As it happened: Ireland earn controversial draw

The Republic of Ireland women's team earned a point against the European champions in a controversial draw.

Soccer • 28 Nov 17

Ireland's Aine O'Gorman hurdles Gunnhildur Yrsa Jonsdottir of Iceland

Ireland women held scoreless by Iceland

The Republic of Ireland's women's side extended their unbeaten run with a scoreless draw against their Icelandic counterparts in Thursday night's friendly in Tallaght.

Soccer • 08 Jun 17

Ireland Wnt