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Manager Vera Pauw training with the Ireland squad in Gothenburg over the weekend

Fallon: Ireland have to believe they can rattle Swedes

Lisa Fallon tells RTÉ's Soccer Podcast that the Republic of Ireland have got the correct mindset to finally qualify for a big international tournament.

Soccer • 11 Apr 22

McCabe fires a shot at goal against Sweden during the Tallaght qualifier last October

McCabe staying on front foot for Ireland's Sweden quest

Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe speaks to Raf Diallo on the RTÉ Soccer Podcast as the World Cup qualifier against Sweden looms.

Soccer • 05 Apr 22

Tyreik Wright celebrates the second goal

Ireland U21s earn vital victory in Sweden

Ross Tierney and Tyreik Wright scored to earn a 2-0 win for Republic of Ireland in Sweden and boost hopes of reaching the European Under-21s Championship finals.

Soccer • 29 Mar 22

'I thought to a man, the players that came on we're abosutely outstanding'

'It's in our hands now' - Crawford reacts to big win

Jim Crawford was "exceptionally proud" of his Republic of Ireland Under-21 side after a 2-0 win away over Sweden in their European Championship qualifier.

Soccer • 29 Mar 22

Robert Lewandowski sent Poland on their way from the spot

Poland come good to beat Swedes and claim finals spot

Robert Lewandowski and Piotr Zielinski fired second-half goals as Poland booked their place in the World Cup finals in Qatar with a 2-0 win over Sweden in an electrifying play-off encounter in Wrocław.

Soccer • 29 Mar 22

Jim Crawford's side take on Sweden on Tuesday

Sweden clash the 'most important to date' for Crawford

Republic of Ireland Under-21s boss Jim Crawford has told his players their European Championship qualification dream lies in their own hands.

Soccer • 28 Mar 22

Sweden claim extra-time World Cup playoff win

Sweden substitute Robin Quaison struck in the second half of extra time to secure a 1-0 win over the Czech Republic and set up a clash away to Poland next Tuesday with a place at the World Cup finals in Qatar up for grabs.

Soccer • 24 Mar 22

Kenny and Elbouzedi, who captained Ireland against Sweden in 2019, share a laugh at full-time

Elbouzedi hopes Swedish strides enhance Ireland dream

Zack Elbouzedi speaks to Raf Diallo on the RTÉ Soccer Podcast about life at AIK in Sweden and his dream of becoming the latest member of Stephen Kenny's former Under-21 crop to earn a senior cap.

Soccer • 24 Feb 22

Oliver O'Neill celebrates his decisive strike against Sweden

Ireland U-21s strike at the death to down Sweden

Ollie O'Neill struck in injury-time to keep Ireland's U-21 European Championship qualifying hopes alive with a last-gasp 1-0 win over Sweden.

Soccer • 17 Nov 21

Joshua Kayode is hoping to help Ireland to a big three points against Sweden

Kayode trusting the process ahead of vital Sweden clash

Republic of Ireland U21 attacker Joshua 'JJ' Kayode has said that the fierce battle for starting berths up front can only be a good thing as they prepare for tonight's crucial European U21 Championship qualifier against Sweden at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 16 Nov 21

Amber Barrett: "We're getting closer all the time and we are developing."

Barrett: Ireland getting closer to slaying big guns

Amber Barrett says the Republic of Ireland's demanding run of fixtures over the last ten months is now standing to them as they look to pick up three crucial points against Finland this evening.

Soccer • 26 Oct 21

Lucy Quinn: "It's been a long time coming."

Lucy Quinn: 'It feels like I'm finally home'

It's been a whirlwind month for Lucy Quinn who has made an instant impression with the Republic of Ireland after a five-year journey to pull on the green shirt.

Soccer • 25 Oct 21

Pauw believes her side are getting closer to reaching their full potential

Pauw proud of Ireland's 'tigers' after narrow defeat

Vera Pauw believes her Republic of Ireland side has demonstrated further evidence of the progress they continue to make after a narrow defeat to Sweden in their opening 2023 World Cup qualifier.

Soccer • 21 Oct 21

World Cup qualifiers recap: Ireland 0-1 Sweden

The Republic of Ireland begin with defeat despite a battling performance against Sweden.

Soccer • 21 Oct 21

Courtney Brosnan looks on as the ball trickles into the net for Sweden's goal

Swedes get rub of green as Ireland curse rotten luck

The Republic of Ireland were left to rue a cruel piece of luck as Stina Blackstenius' heavily deflected effort got world No 2-ranked Sweden out of Dublin with a narrow World Cup qualifier win.

Soccer • 21 Oct 21

The Republic of Ireland are put through their paces at the FAI National Training Centre in Abbotstown

Preview: Ireland require a special night to stun Swedes

It's 323 days since the Republic of Ireland's dream of making the 2022 Euros was ended by a 3-1 defeat to Germany. Finally, they are about to begin their mission to qualify for the World Cup.

Soccer • 21 Oct 21

The Irish coach is hoping her side can put on a good show in front of 4,000 fans at Tallaght Stadium

Pauw relishing test against 'amazing' Swedes

The Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw knows that her side face a tough task against Sweden in their opening 2023 World Cup qualifier, but says her squad are determined to give it everything at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 20 Oct 21

Manager Vera Pauw and the players are aiming to cause an immediate upset

All you need to know: Republic of Ireland v Sweden

Republic of Ireland begin their 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification campaign against group favourites Sweden at Tallaght Stadium. Here's all you need to know.

Soccer • 20 Oct 21

Leanne Kiernan in action in last month's 3-2 friendly win over Australia

Kiernan aiming to bring Reds scoring streak to Ireland

There are few things more important to a manager than a confident striker and Vera Pauw will be hoping that Leanne Kiernan's red-hot club form transfers to the Ireland team for tomorrow night's World Cup qualifier against a mean Swedish outfit.

Soccer • 20 Oct 21

Megan Connolly was speaking ahead of Ireland's World Cup qualifier with Sweden

Connolly: We won't shy away from World Cup dream

Games with Sweden will always evoke wonderful memories for Republic of Ireland midfielder Megan Connolly and she is hoping to add another in Thursday's World Cup qualifier at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 20 Oct 21

Katie McCabe will captain Ireland against Sweden

McCabe hoping to carry Arsenal form into Irish games

Katie McCabe is hoping to bring her eye-catching performances for Arsenal into the Republic of Ireland's upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Sweden and Finland.

Soccer • 18 Oct 21

Vera Pauw was speaking ahead of the start of World Cup qualification

Pauw: Irish players to discuss abuse in the game

Vera Pauw has said that the Irish squad will have a "players' discussion" in the coming days regarding sexual misconduct in the game in the wake of allegations made against North Carolina Courage head coach Paul Riley.

Soccer • 18 Oct 21

Sweden inflicted a first World Cup qualifying defeat on Spain in 28 years

World Cup qualifying round-up: Spain suffer shock loss

Sweden recovered from a goal down to hand Spain their first World Cup qualifying defeat for 28 years with a shock 2-1 victory on Thursday.

Soccer • 02 Sep 21

Canada beat USA in the semi-finals to reach the decider

Tokyo 2020: Sweden & Canada ask for soccer final delay

Sweden and Canada have asked Olympic organisers to move what is expected to be a closely-fought women's gold-medal soccer match on Friday at Tokyo's Olympic Stadium to later in the day to avoid the sweltering heat of the Japanese summer.

Olympics • 04 Aug 21

Lina Hurtig celebrates scoring Sweden's third goal

USA shocked by Sweden in Olympics opener

A pair of goals from Swedish forward Stina Blackstenius spelled catastrophe for the United States, as they suffered a shock 3-0 defeat in their Olympics opener.

Soccer • 21 Jul 21