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Manager and captain during the Nigeria encounter

'That's Vera' - Jarrett says issue should be in-house

Rianna Jarrett believes that the commotion that has been created regarding manager Vera Pauw and captain Katie McCabe following Ireland's exit from the World Cup could have, and should have, been avoided.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 01 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

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

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: Postcard from Perth, Canada build-up

Ireland international Rianna Jarrett and RTÉ Sport online's Anthony Pyne join Raf Diallo from Perth as the Girls in Green's crucial clash with Canada closes in. We also hear from Sinead Farrelly, get the latest on Louise Quinn and an insight into the demands of leading the line for Vera Pauw.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 24 Jul 23

Rianna Jarrett (R) with Leanne Kiernan in 2018

Jarrett: I'm bitterly disappointed for Kiernan

Rianna Jarrett said she's "bitterly disappointed" for Leanne Kiernan after the Liverpool striker missed out on selection for the Republic of Ireland's World Cup squad.

Soccer • 28 Jun 23

Jarrett's last appearance for the Republic of Ireland came against Finland in October 2021

Rianna Jarrett not giving up on Irish World Cup dream

Rianna Jarrett hasn't given up the possibility of forcing her way back into Vera Pauw's World Cup squad, but admits that her return from a long injury layoff may have come too late.

Soccer • 06 Mar 23

Rianna Jarrett has come home for the 2023 campaign

Rianna Jarrett returns home to sign for Wexford

Rianna Jarrett has returned to Wexford Youths ahead of the upcoming SSE Airtricity Women's National League season.

Soccer • 31 Jan 23

The Wexford native has been a key member of the Ireland squad since her senior international debut in 2016

Ireland's Rianna Jarrett joins London City Lionesses

Republic of Ireland striker Rianna Jarrett has joined FA Women's Championship side London City Lionesses after an 18-month spell at top flight club Brighton & Hove Albion.

Soccer • 15 Jul 21

Rianna Jarrett is on the look-out for a new club

Jarrett wants Ireland to 'peak at right time'

Ireland striker Rianna Jarrett is hoping Ireland can continue their upward curve and peak for their World Cup qualifiers.

Soccer • 27 May 21

Rianna Jarrett scored two goals this season

Jarrett seeking new club after exit from Brighton

Republic of Ireland international Rianna Jarrett has been released by Brighton.

Soccer • 20 May 21

Sam Kerr scored a first-half hat-trick for Chelsea

Rampant Chelsea maintain two-point WSL lead

Irish international duo Ruesha Littlejohn and Harriet Scott endured a tough day at the office as Birmingham City were beaten 6-0 by Super League leaders Chelsea.

Soccer • 04 Apr 21

Steph Houghton is mobbed after scoring her second goal

WSL round-up: Manchester City put seven past Brighton

Manchester City beat Brighton and Hove Albion 7-1 away to move up to third in the FA Women's Super League on Sunday as Chloe Kelly pulled the strings with two assists and a goal.

Soccer • 24 Jan 21

Rianna Jarrett takes a shot against West Ham

WSL round-up: Ireland's Jarrett nets Brighton winner

Ireland's Rianna Jarrett's scored the winner to earn Brighton a 1-0 victory over West Ham in the Women's Super League.

Soccer • 15 Nov 20

Toone of Manchester United celebrates with teammates

WSL round-up: Man United stun Arsenal to go top

Manchester United went top of England's Women's Super League thanks to a surprise 1-0 win over Arsenal on Sunday, with Ellen Toone scoring the winner in the 83rd minute.

Soccer • 08 Nov 20

Rianna Jarrett: "I definitely learned a lot about myself mentally"

'There's no shortcuts' - Jarrett feels Van Dijk's pain

Rianna Jarrett has said Virgil van Dijk faces a long, tough road back to full fitness after suffering anterior cruciate ligament damage, but the Republic of Ireland attacker believes she's proof you can come back stronger than ever.

Soccer • 20 Oct 20

Katie McCabe helped Arsenal to an emphatic win

McCabe helps Arsenal to big Women's Super League win

Katie McCabe's Arsenal maintained their only 100% start in the FA Women's Super League with victory over Brighton, for whom Denise O'Sullivan and Rianna Jarrett started.

Soccer • 11 Oct 20

Vivanne Miedema celebrates with Beth Mead

Women's Super League wrap: Gunners go back to summit

Arsenal climbed back to the top of the Women's Super League with a hard-fought 3-1 win over bottom side Bristol City, while Fran Kirby's early headed goal gave champions Chelsea a narrow 1-0 win over Birmingham City on Sunday.

Soccer • 04 Oct 20

O'Sullivan scored after coming off the bench (file pic)

O'Sullivan scores but Brighton exit cup on penalties

Rianna Jarrett and Denise O'Sullivan made an impact off the bench for Brighton, but could not prevent a Women's FA Cup quarter-final exit to Birmingham after a penalty shootout.

Soccer • 27 Sep 20

Denise OSullivan during a Republic of Ireland Women's team training session

Familiar faces helping O'Sullivan settle at Brighton

Republic of Ireland midfielder Denise O'Sullivan speaks to RTÉ 2fm's Game On about her loan move to Brighton ahead of crucial European Championship qualifiers and how Rianna Jarrett and Megan Connolly's presence at her new club is helping her settle.

Soccer • 11 Sep 20

By the time Rianna Jarrett was 22, the forward had suffered three cruciate knee injuries, the third one almost causing her to quit the game

Persistence pays off for patient pro Rianna Jarrett

Darren Frehill spoke to Republic of Ireland international Rianna Jarrett about overcoming injury setbacks, her life as a professional and her experience of racism in Ireland

Soccer • 28 Jun 20

Rianna Jarrett: 'There is that big step up to the Women's Super League from the Women's National League'

Rianna Jarrett ready to take flight with Ireland

Rianna Jarrett says she's feeling better than ever as she gears up for the Republic of Ireland's crunch Euro 2021 qualifier against Greece in Tallaght on Thursday.

Soccer • 04 Mar 20

McCabe: Professionalism driving Ireland towards Euros

Katie McCabe has welcomed Rianna Jarrett joining the growing ranks of Irish women playing professional football in England, saying she believes it can help realise the squad's dream of qualification for a first major tournament.

Soccer • 03 Mar 20

Rianna Jarrett of Brighton and Hove Albion (R) breaks past Frya Holdaway of Crystal Place

Dream double on debut for Rianna Jarrett

Ireland international striker Rianna Jarrett described her Brighton debut as '"a dream start" after her brace helped see off south London rivals Crystal Palace 3-0 in the Women's FA Cup.

Soccer • 25 Feb 20

Rianna Jarrett was in fine form for club and country throughout 2019

Rianna Jarrett signs six-month deal at Brighton

Rianna Jarrett has signed for FA Women's Super League side Brighton & Hove Albion until the end of the 2019-2020 season.

Soccer • 23 Jan 20