Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

The Republic of Ireland training at the Rose Bowl stadium

Ireland relishing chance to play the world champions

The Republic of Ireland women's team are "raring to go" after training at the famous Rose Bowl stadium ahead of their international friendly against the USA.

Soccer • 02 Aug 19

Jill Ellis will step down from her role with the USA in October

World Cup winning Ellis to quit USA hotseat

Jill Ellis has announced her intention to step down as coach of the United States Women's team in October.

Soccer • 30 Jul 19

Republic of Ireland squad named for match against USA

A squad of 20-players has been named for the Republic of Ireland Women's National Team's friendly against world champions the USA next month.

Soccer • 26 Jul 19

The Republic of Ireland are heading to America

Ireland to play all-conquering USA at the Rose Bowl

The Republic of Ireland will face back-to-back Women's World Cup winners the USA in a glamour friendly at the Rose Bowl Stadium next month.

Soccer • 09 Jul 19

The USA retained the World Cup in France

Over 265,000 tune into Women's World Cup final on RTÉ 2

An average audience of 224,400 tuned in to RTÉ 2 for yesterday's FIFA Women's World Cup final as defending champions USA defeated Netherlands 2-0 to claim the crown for a fourth time.

Soccer • 08 Jul 19

15 highlights from a record-breaking World Cup

RTÉ Sport takes a look at some of the key moments that unfolded during the 2019 women's World Cup.

Soccer • 08 Jul 19

Megan Rapinoe lifted the World Cup for the USA

Rapinoe looks to the next battle after World Cup glory

Megan Rapinoe declared it was time for the conversation about pay in women's football to move "forward to the next step" after she helped the United States retain their World Cup title.

Soccer • 08 Jul 19

Co-captain Megan Rapinoe lifts the World Cup following the USA's victory over the Netherlands

USA power past the Dutch to secure World Cup

The United States won a record-extending fourth women's World Cup with a 2-0 victory over the Netherlands on Sunday as second-half goals from Megan Rapinoe and Rose Lavelle confirmed their status as the leading power in the women's game.

Women's World Cup 2019 • 07 Jul 19

Vivianne Miedema's goalscoring prowess will be vital if the Dutch are to have a chance in Sunday's final

America expects yet Dutch may surprise in WC final

Such has been the confidence of the United States women's team in their ability to win a record fourth World Cup that the major controversy surrounding Jill Ellis's side has been about their victory plans.

Women's World Cup 2019 • 06 Jul 19

England will have to settle for a third-placed play-off

England not blaming Houghton for World Cup exit

England goalkeeper Carly Telford insists that there's no ill-feeling in the England camp towards Steph Houghton, after she missed a late penalty in her side's World Cup semi-final defeat to the USA.

Women's World Cup 2019 • 03 Jul 19

Recap: Agony for England as USA squeeze into final

The action as it happened from the Women's World Cup semi-final between USA and England.

Soccer • 02 Jul 19

Alex Morgan's goal turned out to be the winner

Streetwise USA into World Cup final as England miss out

Defending champions United States reached the Women's World Cup final for the fifth time after an incident-packed 2-1 win over England, who missed a late penalty.

Soccer • 02 Jul 19

The sides will meet in the semi-final on Tuesday at 8pm

World Cup semi-final preview: England v USA

Phil Neville's side will take on the defending World Cup champions for a place in the final.

Soccer • 01 Jul 19

England boss Neville criticises US team for hotel visit

England manager Phil Neville has criticised the United States Soccer Federation for breaching etiquette by sending officials to the Lionesses' hotel in Lyon ahead of Tuesday's women's World Cup semi-final.

Women's World Cup 2019 • 30 Jun 19

Rapinoe ready for showdown with 'confident' England

United States match-winner Megan Rapinoe expects to come up against an England side full of confidence when the two teams clash in the Women's World Cup semi-finals.

Soccer • 29 Jun 19

Women's World Cup Recap: USA edge France to make semi

Read how it unfolded as the USA set up a date with England in the semi-final.

Soccer • 29 Jun 19

Rapinoe double sends the USA into semi-finals

Megan Rapinoe struck twice as the United States beat hosts France 2-1 in the women's World Cup quarter-finals at the Parc des Princes to set up a last-four clash with England.

Soccer • 28 Jun 19

Megan Rapinoe celebrates after her side beat Spain in the round of 16

Rapinoe stands by controversial White House comments

Megan Rapinoe issued a statement ahead of this afternoon's World Cup quarter-final press conference, standing by her comments about not wanting to go to the White House.

Women's World Cup 2019 • 27 Jun 19

Rapinoe on the spot to take USA into quarter-finals

The United States needed two Megan Rapinoe penalties, one of them controversial, to beat Spain 2-1 and set up a quarter-final clash with hosts France at the women's World Cup.

Women's World Cup 2019 • 25 Jun 19

USA's Lindsey Horan scored an early goal

WATCH: USA complete clean sweep with win over Swedes

The United States topped World Cup Group F after beating Sweden 2-0 with the help of more VAR controversy.

Soccer • 20 Jun 19

Lloyd to the fore as the USA reach the knockout stage

Record-breaker Carli Lloyd scored twice and missed a penalty as the United States overpowered Chile 3-0 in Paris to reach the Women's World Cup last 16.

Soccer • 16 Jun 19

'You want to score goals, everyone wants to score in a World Cup. I'm not going to knock them for doing that'

'Fair play' - England keeper on USA's record 13-0 win

England goalkeeper Karen Bardsley has praised the defending World Cup champions USA for their ruthless performance against Thailand.

Soccer • 12 Jun 19

Alex Morgan opened the scoring for the USA

USA 13-0 Thailand - recap

Defending champions the USA opened their 2019 World Cup campaign with a crushing 13-0 victory over Thailand. See how it all unfolded here.

Soccer • 11 Jun 19

Toni Duggan: "First and foremost England need to be more successful."

Success will help to earn us equal rights - Toni Duggan

England women's forward Toni Duggan says her nation must match the achievements of three-times world champions the United States and "put trophies on the table" before they also ask for equal conditions as the men's team.

Soccer • 19 Apr 19

Paris Saint-Germain's French forward Timothy Weah

Weah confirms PSG exit with Celtic loan move on cards

Timothy Weah will leave French champions Paris St Germain on loan for six months in January.

Soccer • 26 Dec 18