Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Tessa Wullaert of Belgium in action against Katie McCabe of Republic of Ireland during the women's international friendly match between Belgium and Republic of Ireland at King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels, Belgium.

Just how daunting will Belgium prove for Ireland?

Shelbourne midfielder and former Republic of Ireland international Rachel Graham reacts to the Girls in Green being drawn against Belgium in the Women's Nations League promotion/relegation play-off.

Soccer • 10 Jun

3 June 2025; Louise Quinn of Republic of Ireland, on the occasion of her last international game, after the UEFA Women's Nations League, League B match between Republic of Ireland and Slovenia at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsf

Quinn ready for next chapter after emotional goodbye

Despite Carla Ward's best efforts, it's highly likely we've seen the last of Louise Quinn in a Republic of Ireland jersey. After 122 caps and 16 goals, the Wicklow native is ready to call it a day.

Soccer • 04 Jun

3 June 2025; Saoirse Noonan of Republic of Ireland celebrates after scoring her side's first goal during the UEFA Women's Nations League, League B match between Republic of Ireland and Slovenia at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sports

Ireland beat Slovenia but fall short in promotion quest

The Republic of Ireland delivered their best peformance under Carla Ward to date but fell short in their pursuit of Nations League promotion, despite beating Slovenia 1-0 at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Soccer • 03 Jun

Women's Nations League recap: Ireland 1-0 Slovenia

Read how it all unfolded as Ireland ended their campaign with a victory,

Soccer • 03 Jun

30 May 2025; Emily Murphy of Republic of Ireland scores her side's second and winning goal during the UEFA Women's Nations League, League B Group B2 match between Türkiye and Republic of Ireland at Esenler Erok Stadium in Istanbul, Türkiye.

Murphy's late cracker rescues Ireland in Istanbul

Emily Murphy walloped home an 89th-minute winner to earn the Republic of Ireland a 2-1 Women's Nations League victory in Turkey.

Soccer • 31 May

30 May 2025; Katie McCabe in the Republic of Ireland dressingroom before the UEFA Women's Nations League, League B match between Türkiye and Republic of Ireland at Esenler Stadium in Istanbul, Türkiye. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Team news: Captain McCabe starts in Turkey

Captain Katie McCabe starts for the Republic of Ireland in this evening's Nations League clash against Turkey, six days after helping Arsenal to a famous Champions League triumph.

Soccer • 30 May

29 May 2025; Katie McCabe during a Republic of Ireland women's training session at Esenler Erok Stadium in Istanbul, Türkiye. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Ward says McCabe ready to go for 'must-win' Turkey test

Republic of Ireland head coach Carla Ward insists Katie McCabe is fit and ready to play against Turkey tomorrow evening having savoured the joyous celebrations that followed Arsenal's Champions League triumph.

Soccer • 29 May

29 May 2025; Republic of Ireland players, including, Kyra Carusa, Katie McCabe, Louise Quinn, Chloe Mustaki, Aoife Mannion and Amber Barrett celebrate during a Republic of Ireland women's training session at Esenler Erok Stadium in Istanbul, Türkiye. Phot

Preview: Irish promotion hopes on the line in Istanbul

The Republic of Ireland are in Istanbul for an important Nations League match against Turkey this evening. Victory is essential if they're to keep alive hopes of gaining automatic promotion back to League A.

Soccer • 30 May

27 May 2025; Republic of Ireland's Marissa Sheva poses for a portrait at their team hotel in Istanbul ahead of their UEFA Women's Nations League League B match against Türkiye on Friday. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Rejuvenated Sheva inspired by 'incredible' McCabe

Marissa Sheva couldn't get a look-in with the Republic of Ireland for 15 months, but the 28-year-old is flourishing under boss Carla Ward and targeting more highs with the Girls in Green.

Soccer • 28 May

Anna Patten is mobbed after making it 2-0

Barrett and Patten squeeze sloppy Ireland past Greeks

The Republic of Ireland conspired to turn a routine victory into a nervous slog as they squeezed past Greece 2-1 in their Nations League clash at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 08 Apr

The Irish team were in happy mood in training on Monday

Republic of Ireland v Greece: All You Need to Know

Republic of Ireland look to make it back-to-back wins over Greece in the Nations League on Tuesday night. Here is everything you need to know about the game in Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 07 Apr

Republic of Ireland players go through their paces in training at Tallaght Stadium

Preview: Ireland must prove they can win without McCabe

It's back to Tallaght for round two against Greece as the Republic of Ireland look to make it six points out of six in their Nations League April window.

Soccer • 08 Apr

Denise O'Sullivan: 'I love representing Ireland'

O'Sullivan sets rules of engagement for Greek collision

Denise O'Sullivan will wear the Republic of Ireland captain's armband for the fourth time against Greece tonight as she closes in on Emma Byrne's all-time appearance record.

Soccer • 08 Apr

Carla Ward: 'I thought the second half was superb'

Ward confident Girls in Green are starting to click

Republic of Ireland head coach Carla Ward heaped praise on her players after Friday's 4-0 Nations League defeat of Greece, and insisted things are starting to click.

Soccer • 05 Apr

Amber Barrett celebrates her injury-time goal for Ireland in Crete

'Take a breath' - Half-time reset led to Crete victory

"Take a breath" was the message from experienced goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan at half-time as a transformed Ireland eleven eventually romped to a 4-0 victory over Greece in Crete.

Soccer • 04 Apr

Marissa Sheva is mobbed after her goal in Crete

Ireland move through gears to sail past Greece

The Republic of Ireland produced a fine second-half performance to beat Greece 4-0 in Crete and get their Nations League back on track

Soccer • 04 Apr

Nations League recap: Greece 0-4 Republic of Ireland

Ireland scored four second-half goals in Crete to beat Greece in the UEFA Women's Nations League.

Soccer • 04 Apr

Republic of Ireland players go through their paces in training

Preview: Ireland chase solace and redemption in Greece

The Republic of Ireland are Crete this afternoon desperate to atone for February's 4-0 loss to Slovenia by beating a Greece side 35 places below them in the world rankings.

Soccer • 04 Apr

Elif Keskin got the winner for Turkey in Istanbul

Nations League wrap: Wins for Turkey and Northern Irish

Turkey bounced back from their defeat to the Republic of Ireland in Tallaght last week by beating Greece 1-0 and moving above the Girls in Green in the UEFA Women's Nations League Group B2 table.

Soccer • 25 Feb

It was a night to forget for the Republic of Ireland in Koper

After heaven and hell, Ireland land in purgatory

Tuesday evening's 4-0 loss to Slovenia was a reality check at the start of a new era for the Republic of Ireland, writes Anthony Pyne.

Soccer • 07 Mar

A dejected Denise O'Sullivan can't hide her frustration

Girls in Green stunned as Slovenia saunter to victory

The Republic of Ireland suffered a disastrous 4-0 defeat to Slovenia in their second Nations League game in Koper on Tuesday evening.

Soccer • 26 Feb

Lucy Quinn is determined to make her mark under new manager Carla Ward

Back in favour Quinn has sights set on Brazil in 2027

Lucy Quinn reflects on a "challenging" 2024, insisting injury and slipping out of favour under Eileen Gleeson has made her more determined after being recalled by new head coach Carla Ward.

Soccer • 24 Feb

(L to R): Jessie Stapleton, Anna Patten, Caitlin Hayes, Melisa Filis and Ruesha Littlejohn during training at Bonifika Stadium in Koper, Slovenia

Littlejohn grateful as 100-cap dream stays alive

Ruesha Littlejohn says she's grateful to Republic of Ireland boss Carla Ward for giving her the opportunity to pull on the green jersey as she continues her search for a new club.

Soccer • 25 Feb

We can lean on each other for anything - Larkin

It has been a challenging campaign at Crystal Palace for Abbie Larkin and her great friend Izzy Atkinson, with both looking to make an impact for the Girls in Green under new boss Carla Ward against Turkey on Friday night.

Soccer • 19 Feb

Alan Mahon is assistant to new Ireland boss Carla Ward

Mahon looking ahead after turbulent Ireland transition

New Republic of Ireland coach Alan Mahon doesn't believe there will be issues in the transition to the Carla Ward era following the fallout from departure of Eileen Gleeson and Colin Healy last year.

Soccer • 18 Feb

UEFA Womens Nations League

Just how daunting will Belgium prove for Ireland?

Quinn ready for next chapter after emotional goodbye

Ireland beat Slovenia but fall short in promotion quest

Women's Nations League recap: Ireland 1-0 Slovenia

Murphy's late cracker rescues Ireland in Istanbul

Team news: Captain McCabe starts in Turkey

Ward says McCabe ready to go for 'must-win' Turkey test

Preview: Irish promotion hopes on the line in Istanbul

Rejuvenated Sheva inspired by 'incredible' McCabe

Barrett and Patten squeeze sloppy Ireland past Greeks

Republic of Ireland v Greece: All You Need to Know

Preview: Ireland must prove they can win without McCabe

O'Sullivan sets rules of engagement for Greek collision

Ward confident Girls in Green are starting to click

'Take a breath' - Half-time reset led to Crete victory

Ireland move through gears to sail past Greece

Nations League recap: Greece 0-4 Republic of Ireland

Preview: Ireland chase solace and redemption in Greece

Nations League wrap: Wins for Turkey and Northern Irish

After heaven and hell, Ireland land in purgatory

Girls in Green stunned as Slovenia saunter to victory

Back in favour Quinn has sights set on Brazil in 2027

Littlejohn grateful as 100-cap dream stays alive

We can lean on each other for anything - Larkin

Mahon looking ahead after turbulent Ireland transition