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Players go around interim assistant coach Emma Byrne as part of a warm-up drill on Tuesday

Rep of Ireland v Northern Ireland: All you need to know

The Republic of Ireland will get their inaugural UEFA Women's Nations League campaign underway against Northern Ireland at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Soccer • 22 Sep 23

Izzy Atkinson replaces the injured Ruesha Littlejohn

Izzy Atkinson called into Ireland squad

Izzy Atkinson has been called up the Republic of Ireland squad ahead of Saturday's Nations League clash with Northern Ireland.

Soccer • 19 Sep 23

Ireland are currently hold League B status for the inaugural UEFA Women's Nations League

How Women's Nations League impacts Irish Euros hopes

The Republic of Ireland will begin their UEFA Women's Nations League campaign on Saturday, with the inaugural competition having an impact on their qualification hopes for the 2025 European Championships.

Soccer • 21 Sep 23

Vera Pauw puts players through their paces during a pre-World Cup training session

Pauw exit not a 'player power move' - PFAI chief

The FAI's decision not to renew Vera Pauw's contract as Republic of Ireland manager had nothing to do with player power, according to PFAI general secretary Stephen McGuinness.

Soccer • 31 Aug 23

Vera Pauw's time in charge with the Republic of Ireland has come to an end

Duggan: Pauw cloud lifted, but next appointment crucial

The passage of time will be kind on Vera Pauw's stint in charge of Ireland, but choosing her successor will be key to maintaining an upward trajectory for women's football, says former international Karen Duggan.

Soccer • 30 Aug 23

World Cup Podcast: Jarrett on Pauw, McCabe & the future

Republic of Ireland international Rianna Jarrett reflects on the end of the Girls in Green's FIFA World Cup, the fallout from the public disagreement between manager Vera Pauw and captain Katie McCabe and how the breakthrough of getting to a major tournament will be built upon.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 01 Aug 23

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Derry fly the flag & Ireland's exit

Ex-St Pat's midfielder Conan Byrne and former Republic of Ireland international Keith Treacy join Raf Diallo to discuss the Girls in Green's World Cup exit including the public disagreement between Katie McCabe and Vera Pauw as well as talking League of Ireland, LOI European ties and Irish transfers

FIFA Women's World Cup • 01 Aug 23

World Cup Podcast: Pauw and McCabe's opinions diverge

RTÉ Sport online's Anthony Pyne joins Raf Diallo to review the Republic of Ireland's final World Cup group game against Nigeria and to discuss the post-match reaction including Vera Pauw's press conference comments and Katie McCabe's cryptic post-match after a difference of views.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 31 Jul 23

Brosnan was crucial in keeping Ireland's first clean sheet at a major tournament

Player Ratings: Brosnan to the rescue in Nigeria draw

The Republic of Ireland finished off their maiden FIFA Women's World Cup campaign with a final group match against Nigeria in Brisbane which ended in a scoreless stalemate. Here's how the players rated in Brisbane.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 31 Jul 23

Republic of Ireland v Nigeria: All you need to know

The Republic of Ireland play their final 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup match in search of a first-ever point in tournament football.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 30 Jul 23

World Cup Podcast: Back to Brisbane where Nigeria await

Republic of Ireland international Rianna Jarrett and RTÉ Sport online's Anthony Pyne reflect on the Irish performance against Canada as hopes of reaching the last-16 ended, while also reacting to final group opponents Nigeria's thrilling win over co-hosts Australia.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 27 Jul 23

While Denise O'Sullivan plays in her natural position, Megan Connolly and Áine O'Gorman are among those fielded in roles they don't often play at club level

How too few specialists in key roles hampered Ireland

Former Republic of Ireland international Marie Curtin believes a lack of specialists in key positions played a part in the Girls in Green's not reaching the FIFA Women's World Cup knockout stages.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 27 Jul 23

World Cup Podcast: Ireland KO hopes end & Pauw reaction

Former Republic of Ireland international Marie Curtin and RTÉ Sport online's Anthony Pyne join Raf Diallo to analyse the Girls in Green's 2-1 defeat to Canada which has ended any hopes of reaching the World Cup last-16. Manager Vera Pauw speaks to Tony O'Donoghue about the game and her future.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 26 Jul 23

'Against the Olympic champions, again we can be proud of what we've shown but yeah, we're out'

Pauw rues own-goal turning point as Ireland bow out

Vera Pauw rued the game-changing concession of a Canada equaliser on the brink of half-time as a 2-1 defeat ended any hopes of the Republic of Ireland advancing to the Women's World Cup knockout stages.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 26 Jul 23

The defining game is upon us but the Irish players remain in a calm mood

Republic of Ireland v Canada: All you need to know

The Republic of Ireland play their second FIFA Women's World Cup match knowing they must avoid defeat to stand a chance of progressing further.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 26 Jul 23

Denise O'Sullivan and Megan Connolly during Ireland's training session at Dorrien Gardens in Perth on Monday

Jarrett: Higher line could make 'huge difference'

Vera Pauw is unlikely to make significant changes to her Republic of Ireland side for Wednesday's FIFA Women's World Cup clash with Canada but 16-time Girls in Green cap Rianna Jarrett is hopeful that the team will play a slightly higher line to benefit the side in possession.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 24 Jul 23

World Cup Podcast: Ireland's Plan B & rivals' stalemate

RTÉ Sport online's Anthony Pyne joins Raf Diallo to discuss Ireland's need for a Plan B after the opening group defeat to Australia, while Canada and Nigeria's 0-0 draw keeps hopes very much alive for Vera Pauw's side. Samantha Libreri has also been speaking to Football Australia's Sarah Walsh.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 21 Jul 23

Katie McCabe and the Ireland players familiarised themselves with Stadium Australia ahead of their World Cup bow

Australia v Republic of Ireland: All you need to know

The Republic of Ireland are out to spoil the party in Sydney as they aim to mark their Women's World Cup debut with a victory over co-hosts Australia.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 19 Jul 23

Megan Campbell: 'Ireland have quality all over the pitch and from recent good performances against top opposition I'm really excited to see them grow throughout the tournament'

Ireland battle with Australia will be won on the wings

In her latest World Cup column, Republic of Ireland international Megan Campbell looks ahead to the challenge that awaits the Girls in Green as the tournament begins.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 19 Jul 23

Pauw satisfied with Brisbane training base

Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw confirmed Katie McCabe is fully fit and expressed satisfaction with the training facilities as the squad landed at their Women's World Cup base at Meakin Park in Brisbane.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 12 Jul 23

Kyra Carusa challenges Estelle Cascarino

Carusa: Time we got comfortable being uncomfortable

Kyra Carusa and Sinead Farrelly reflect on the Republic of Ireland's 3-0 defeat to France.

Soccer • 06 Jul 23

Katie McCabe receives medical attention for an ankle injury during the 3-0 defeat to France

Pauw hopeful over McCabe's ankle injury

Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw says it is an anxious wait to find out the extent of Katie McCabe's ankle injury, but is hopeful her World Cup isn't in doubt.

Soccer • 06 Jul 23

Maelle Lakrar (C) wheels away in celbration after scoring her side's third goal

France rain on Ireland's farewell parade in Tallaght

France rained on the Republic of Ireland's farewell parade at Tallaght Stadium on Thursday night as they swept to a comprehensive 3-0 victory.

Soccer • 07 Jul 23

Ireland finally take flight after the rocky road to Oz

Whatever happens at the World Cup over the course of the next three weeks, no one can say it has been a smooth ride for the Republic of Ireland.

Soccer • 07 Jul 23

Denise O'Sullivan and Katie McCabe pictured in 2015, early in their Ireland senior careers, during Sue Ronan's tenure

The underage feats underpinning Ireland's golden crop

Former Republic of Ireland manager Sue Ronan speaks to the RTÉ Soccer Podcast about the way the current crop of senior internationals emerged through underage successes.

Soccer • 04 Jul 23

Republic of Ireland Womens National Team

Rep of Ireland v Northern Ireland: All you need to know

Izzy Atkinson called into Ireland squad

How Women's Nations League impacts Irish Euros hopes

Pauw exit not a 'player power move' - PFAI chief

Duggan: Pauw cloud lifted, but next appointment crucial

World Cup Podcast: Jarrett on Pauw, McCabe & the future

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Derry fly the flag & Ireland's exit

World Cup Podcast: Pauw and McCabe's opinions diverge

Player Ratings: Brosnan to the rescue in Nigeria draw

Republic of Ireland v Nigeria: All you need to know

World Cup Podcast: Back to Brisbane where Nigeria await

How too few specialists in key roles hampered Ireland

World Cup Podcast: Ireland KO hopes end & Pauw reaction

Pauw rues own-goal turning point as Ireland bow out

Republic of Ireland v Canada: All you need to know

Jarrett: Higher line could make 'huge difference'

World Cup Podcast: Ireland's Plan B & rivals' stalemate

Australia v Republic of Ireland: All you need to know

Ireland battle with Australia will be won on the wings

Pauw satisfied with Brisbane training base

Carusa: Time we got comfortable being uncomfortable

Pauw hopeful over McCabe's ankle injury

France rain on Ireland's farewell parade in Tallaght

Ireland finally take flight after the rocky road to Oz

The underage feats underpinning Ireland's golden crop

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