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"She is someone who gives absolutely everything to her career, to her team-mates and for her country"

Pauw hails 'fighting spirit' of Louise Quinn

Louise Quinn will captain the Republic of Ireland as she wins her 100th senior cap against Morocco on Monday evening.

Morocco a precious opportunity to catch Pauw's eye

Tomorrow's friendly with Morocco is an important opportiunity for fringe players to impress Vera Pauw before the serious business of World Cup preparation begins in earnest.

Soccer • 13 Nov 22

Vera Pauw's side will face Morocco in Marbella

Ireland set to face Morocco in Spain

The Republic of Ireland's Women's World Cup preparations will continue with a friendly against Morocco this month during a training camp in Spain.

Soccer • 03 Nov 22

The FAI are looking for applicants to head up women's football

FAI creates role for head of women's football

The FAI are seeking applications for a newly created role that will operate as Head of Women and Girls' Football.

Soccer • 25 Oct 22

All three Irish games will kick off at 8pm Australia time

RTÉ secures World Cup rights as fixtures confirmed

RTÉ Sport will broadcast the entire FIFA 2023 World Cup from Australia and New Zealand next summer including the Republic of Ireland's historic campaign.

Soccer • 24 Oct 22

Australia boss Gustavsson targets Irish win to set tone

Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson has his sights set on a Sydney victory over the Republic of Ireland to set the tone for their World Cup.

Soccer • 22 Oct 22

(L to R): New Zealand manager Jikta Klimkova, France boss Corinne Diacre, Ireland's Vera Pauw and Norway manager Hege Riise

Pauw begins process of taking on the world

The dust had barely settled on the World Cup draw when the Republic of Ireland delegation were getting into the nitty-gritty of their tournament preparations.

Soccer • 23 Oct 22

Head coaches and managers, including the Republic of Ireland's Vera Pauw, at the draw in Auckland

Pauw proud and excited as Ireland eye huge challenge

Vera Pauw insists the Republic of Ireland "don't fear anyone" as they brace themselves for a massive World Cup challenge next summer in Australia and New Zealand.

Soccer • 22 Oct 22

Julie Dolan draws out the Republic of Ireland

Ireland face huge challenge after tough World Cup draw

The Republic of Ireland have been pitted against co-hosts Australia, Canada and Nigeria in a very tough Group B at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.

Soccer • 22 Oct 22

UEFA are investigating Ireland's dressing room chants

UEFA to investigate Ireland dressing room chants

UEFA has opened an investigation after Republic of Ireland players sang a pro-IRA chant following their Women's World Cup play-off victory over Scotland.

Soccer • 13 Oct 22

Equal treatment played a part in victory - Mustaki

Chloe Mustaki paid tribute to the Republic of Ireland players who campaigned and fought for fair treatment from the FAI five years ago, after Vera Pauw's side secured their place in the 2023 World Cup.

Soccer • 13 Oct 22

Ireland qualified for the World Cup on Tuesday night

Pauw, players and FAI apologise for offensive song

Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw and the FAI have apologised after footage emerged of members of the squad singing a pro-IRA song in the aftermath of their qualification for the World Cup in Glasgow on Tuesday night.

Soccer • 12 Oct 22

Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw celebrates

Mnáwesome - Pauw dedicates victory to women of Ireland

Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw dedicated her side's World Cup play-off triumph to the women of Ireland and revealed that match-winner Amber Barrett promised her a goal if she brought her off the bench.

Soccer • 12 Oct 22

McCabe and O'Sullivan were immense in Glasgow

McCabe: We're going to the World Cup, book your tickets

'Anyone buying or selling tickets, folks?' Katie McCabe may not exactly be flogging passes for next year's World Cup - she'll have bigger business to attend to Down Under - but the Irish captain is a sports marketer's dream.

Soccer • 12 Oct 22

Vera Pauw celebrates with Louise Quinn at the final whistle

'We stand on the shoulders of previous generations'

Vera Pauw paid tribute to the generations of Republic of Ireland players who laid the foundations for their historic World Cup qualification at Hampden Park on Tuesday night.

Soccer • 12 Oct 22

A jubilant Vera Pauw celebrates making history in Glasgow

Emotional Pauw heaps praise on match-winners

Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw was overcome by emotion as her charges secured World Cup qualification for the first time, but two of her 'tigers' came in for particular acclaim, with the Dutch woman effusive in her assessment of the roles played by Courtney Brosnan and Amber Barrett.

Soccer • 11 Oct 22

Ireland go through their paces at Hampden Park

Preview: Destiny calling ahead of huge Hampden battle

The Republic of Ireland face a huge challenge at Hampden Park against a strong Scottish side as their World Cup journey heads for a nerve-jangling climax.

Soccer • 11 Oct 22

Vera Pauw during a Republic of Ireland training at Hampden Park

Ireland can 'change lives' with play-off victory - Pauw

Vera Pauw says the Republic of Ireland can "change lives" if they make it to next summer's World Cup finals in Australia and New Zealand.

Soccer • 11 Oct 22

Scotland v Rep of Ireland: All you need to know

Arguably the biggest night in the history of the Irish women's football awaits as Vera Pauw's side take on Scotland with a place in next year's World Cup at stake. Here's everything you need to know.

Soccer • 10 Oct 22

West Ham confirm Ziu ACL injury

West Ham have confirmed that Republic of Ireland's Jess Ziu is facing a lengthy lay-off after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury while on club duty.

Soccer • 10 Oct 22

Katie McCabe was all smiles as she left Dublin Airport on Sunday evening

Postcard from Glasgow: Destiny calls on familiar ground

For the second time in just over a fortnight, the Republic of Ireland are in town for an international derby, with the stakes incredibly high for both sides.

Soccer • 10 Oct 22

A huge night is looming for the Republic of Ireland

'Have no fear and go for it' - Fahey ready to roll

Niamh Fahey knows all too well that the opportunity to make it to a major final is a rare and precious one for the Republic of Ireland that they simply have to grasp.

Soccer • 10 Oct 22

Scotland take on Austria at Hampden Park on Thursday

Ireland watch on as Scots look to unravel the Austrians

Scotland take on Austria on Thursday night with the winners progressing to a World Cup play-off showdown against the Republic of Ireland. We set the scene ahead of the Hampden Park clash.

Soccer • 05 Oct 22