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Netherlands are the reigning European champions, securing the trophy in 2017

UEFA doubles prize fund for Women's Euro Championships

UEFA has doubled its prize fund for the 2022 Women's European Championship to €16million with increased guaranteed payments for the 16 qualified teams.

Soccer • 23 Sep 21

Denise O'Sullivan is realistic yet ready to take on the Germans at Tallaght Stadium

O'Sullivan excited ahead of 'huge game' with Germany

After the disappointment comes the realism for Ireland midfielder Denise O'Sullivan, who is looking to drive her side to an unlikely, but not impossible, victory over Germany next week.

Soccer • 24 Nov 20

Keeva Keenan knows Ireland need something spectacular to be in with a chance of beating the Germans

'Nothing to lose' - Keenan primed for vital Germany tie

Ireland have nothing to lose and everything to gain ahead of Tuesday's clash with Germany at Tallaght Stadium, according to defender Keeva Keenan.

Soccer • 23 Nov 20

Ruesha Littlejohn holds her head in her hand at the final whistle in Kyiv

Ireland's Euro 2022 dream dented by defeat in Ukraine

Ireland's dreams of reaching the UEFA Women's Championships in 2022 were dealt a severe blow as Vera Pauw's side were beaten 1-0 by Ukraine in Kyiv.

Soccer • 23 Oct 20

Vera Pauw: 'There is something going on in this world that we need to take into account'

Pauw calls on UEFA to play qualifiers in Covid bubble

Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw believes that UEFA should stage her side's remaining Euro 2021 qualifiers in a Covid-19 'bubble' next year rather than make them travel to Ukraine and Germany in the coming months.

Soccer • 29 Aug 20

Denise O'Sullivan has already played 75 times for Ireland aged just 26

O'Sullivan joins Brighton to boost Irish Euro hopes

Denise O'Sullivan will join Brighton & Hove Albion on a four-month loan from North Carolina Courage to ensure she can play in the Republic of Ireland's upcoming Euro 2021 qualifiers, manager Vera Pauw has revealed.

Soccer • 28 Aug 20

Phil Neville (L) and England's Ellen White (R) react after England's World Cup semi-final defeat to the USA last year

Phil Neville to step down as England head coach in 2021

Phil Neville will leave his role as England Women's head coach next summer following yesterday's confirmation that the Euros had been postponed from 2021 to 2022.

Soccer • 24 Apr 20

The Ireland women's side are currently in a strong position in their group as they attempt to qualify for the England-hosted tournament

Vera Pauw welcomes clarity as Euro 2021 moved to 2022

UEFA's Euro 2021 Women's Championship, to be held in England, will be played one year later in July 2022, European soccer's governing body decided at an executive committee meeting on Thursday.

Soccer • 23 Apr 20

Mick McCarthy could find out on Tuesday whether Ireland's game with Slovakia goes ahead

UEFA prepares to decide on European football fixtures

European football's fixture calendar is poised for some significant changes on Tuesday, with UEFA holding calls to discuss a way ahead amid the current coronavirus pandemic.

Soccer • 16 Mar 20

Vera Pauw speaking to RTE Sport following the game in Montenegro

'Job done' but room for Irish improvement - Vera Pauw

Ireland manager Vera Pauw said that while it was a case of "job done" following her side's 3-0 victory over Montenegro, she emphasised that there was real room for improvement as the women's national side look to qualify for Euro 2021.

Soccer • 11 Mar 20

Ireland took the lead in the 12th minute

Euro 2021 qualifier recap: Montenegro 0-3 Ireland

Ireland continued their quest to qualify for Euro 2021 with a 3-0 victory in Montenegro.

Soccer • 11 Mar 20

Ireland trained at the Stadion Pod Malim Brdom on Tuesday

Montenegro vs Ireland to be played behind closed doors

The Republic of Ireland's crucial Women's Euro 2021 qualifier against Montenegro on Wednesday will be played behind closed doors due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Soccer • 11 Mar 20

Amber Barrett is pushing for a starting spot against Montenegro

Barrett feeling the benefits of Bundesliga move

Just like the start to her professional club career in Germany, Amber Barrett has had to be patient for new Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw to place trust in her.

Soccer • 11 Mar 20

(L-R) Hayley Nolan, Rianna Jarrett, Claire Walsh, Stephanie Roche, Jamie Finn and Kyra Carusa prepare for a training in Petrovac

All you need to know: Montenegro v Republic of Ireland

The Republic of Ireland head for Montenegro looking to maintain their fine form in the Euro 2021 qualifiers. Here's all you need to know.

Soccer • 10 Mar 20

The Ireland captain leading by example on Thursday night at Tallaght Stadium

'It won't mean anything if we don't beat Montenegro'

As Ireland's chances of qualifying for their very first European Championships continue to move from dreams towards reality, captain Katie McCabe insists the team's main focus is on Wednesday's away match in Montenegro.

Soccer • 07 Mar 20

Ruesha Littlejohn was impressive for Ireland

'I couldn't finish my dinner' - Littlejohn airs relief

Player of the match Ruesha Littlejohn marked her return to the Republic of Ireland side with a terrific display in Thursday night's 1-0 Euro 2021 qualifier win over Greece - but she feared her missed chances were going to cost the team dear.

Soccer • 05 Mar 20

Recap: Republic of Ireland 1-0 Greece

Can the Republic of Ireland get past the Greeks in their crunch Euro 2021 qualifier? Follow the action right here.

Soccer • 05 Mar 20

Julie-Ann Russell (L) and manager Vera Pauw bump shoulders in training

Pauw patrol: Ireland tuned up for Greek showdown

The Ireland team have travelled from all over the world to meet up in Dublin for their Euro 2021 clash with Greece, but despite all the coronavirus chaos, everything has gone very smoothly in the Ireland camp.

Soccer • 04 Mar 20

Diane Caldwell of Republic of Ireland celebrates following the UEFA Women's 2021 European Championships win over Ukraine

Caldwell looks beyond numbers as pivotal fixtures loom

Diane Caldwell is on course to win her 75th Republic of Ireland cap and speaks in-depth to RTÉ Sport's Marie Crowe ahead of the crucial Euro 2021 qualifier against Greece.

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

Áine O'Gorman training today in County Meath

Áine O'Gorman ready to play wherever she's called upon

Áine O'Gorman tells RTÉ Sport that it feels as though she's never been away, after returning to training this week with the Republic of Ireland. The Wicklow woman previously won 100 caps before retiring in June September 2018.

Soccer • 02 Mar 20

Ireland concede late goal to draw against Greece

An injury-time equaliser denied the Republic of Ireland victory against Greece in their UEFA Women's Euro 2021 qualifier in Athens as super-sub Anastasia Spyridonidou struck with a volley to earn her side a 1-1 draw.

Soccer • 12 Nov 19

Ireland's Diane Caldwell says there's a newfound belief in the current squad

Ireland 'playing for second' in bid to reach Euro 2021

Ireland's Diane Caldwell says her side are aiming to take the runners-up spot in their group in their bid to reach Euro 2021.

Soccer • 10 Nov 19

Jarrett celebrates her goal with Megan Campbell

A dream come true for Rianna Jarrett at Tallaght

Rianna Jarrett says it was a dream come true for her as she scored her first senior international goal in the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2021 qualifier win over Ukraine at Tallaght.

Soccer • 09 Oct 19

Jarrett to the fore as Ireland Pauw-er to victory

The Republic of Ireland made the perfect start to Vera Pauw's managerial reign, beating Group I second seeds Ukraine 3-2 at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 08 Oct 19