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'The overall feeling is we can do much better than that'

Gleeson: We were nowhere near what we can do

Republic of Ireland manager Eileen Gleeson lamented a failure to do the simple things well after her side's 2-0 loss at home to Wales in Tallaght Stadium this evening.

Soccer • 27 Feb 24

Ireland fall to Tallaght loss against impressive Wales

The Republic of Ireland fell to their first defeat in nine games as an impressive Wales claimed a 2-0 win in Tuesday night's friendly at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 28 Feb 24

International friendly: Rep Ireland 0-2 Wales recap

Live updates from tonight's international friendly from Tallaght Stadium, where the Republic of Ireland take on Wales in their first home game of the year

Soccer • 28 Nov 24

Ireland's Katie McCabe (R) and Jess Fishlock of Wales battle for the ball during the sides' last meeting, a Pinatar Cup third-place play-off Ireland won 1-0

All you need to know: Republic of Ireland v Wales

The lowdown on the Republic of Ireland women's friendly clash with Wales, their last chance to experiment before the Euro 2025 qualifying campaign begins in April.

Soccer • 27 Feb 24

Henshaw has started all three games for Ireland in this championship

Henshaw: Late flourish will stand to Ireland

The lasting impression of a game can swing dramatically, even with the clock in the red.

Rugby • 25 Feb 24

Ireland celebrate Hugh Gavin's try just before half-time

Dream week for Murphy as Ireland U20s sweep aside Wales

Richie Murphy completed a landmark week on and off the field with a bonus-point victory over Wales that extends Ireland's U20 Six Nations Grand Slam ambitions.

Rugby • 23 Feb 24

Tompkins insists Wales aren't scared of Ireland

Nick Tompkins says that Wales are excited and not daunted by the challenge that awaits them against Guinness Six Nations title favourites Ireland on Saturday.

Rugby • 23 Feb 24

Ireland are aiming to make it three wins from three while Wales seek their first win of the campaign

Lenihan: Wales resilient but this Ireland are special

Donal Lenihan previews the Six Nations clash between Ireland and Wales on RTÉ's Morning Ireland

Rugby • 23 Feb 24

Wales arrive in Dublin at a relatively low ebb

Jackman: Wales scrum and kicking game are weaknesses

RTÉ rugby analyst Bernard Jackman instances the Welsh set-piece and kicking game as obvious weaknesses as Warren Gatland's side land in Dublin ahead of Saturday's Six Nations encounter.

Rugby • 23 Feb 24

Wales' Gareth Thomas holds off England's Ellis Genge during their 16-14 loss in Cardiff earlier this month

Wales need fast start to have a chance - Thomas

Gareth Thomas believes a fast start is vital for Wales in their quest to claim an odds-defying victory over Guinness Six Nations title favourites Ireland on Saturday.

Rugby • 21 Feb 24

Adam Beard (C) before Wales loss to England last weekend

Wales ready to take on confident Ireland - Beard

Adam Beard says Wales will relish the size of their challenge against Guinness Six Nations title favourites Ireland in Dublin.

Rugby • 14 Feb 24

'The first four times I went there, we won – three Premiership finals and a Heineken Cup final'

Gatland: Twickenham is 'not intimidating at all'

Wales boss Warren Gatland says that Twickenham is a stadium he has "loved going to" and does not find the home of English rugby an intimidating venue.

Rugby • 08 Feb 24

Barry John, who has died aged 79, was hailed as one of the greatest out-halves of all-time

Legendary Welsh out-half Barry John dies aged 79

Former Wales and British and Irish Lions fly-half Barry John has died aged 79, his family have said in a statement

Rugby • 04 Feb 24

Scotland players lift the Doddie Weir Cup after their one-point win

Townsend feared worst during Cardiff collapse

Gregor Townsend feared another dramatic Cardiff collapse would cost Scotland their first win over Wales at the Principality Stadium for 22 years.

Rugby • 04 Feb 24

Duhan van der Merwe runs in for his third try

Wales comeback falls just short as Scots win in Cardiff

Winger Duhan van der Merwe scored two tries as Scotland claimed a dramatic first win in Cardiff for 22 years after withstanding a remarkable fightback from Wales to seal a 27-26 victory on Saturday.

Rugby • 03 Feb 24

Scotland are seeking a first win in Cardiff in 22 years

Closed roof in Cardiff after Scots have change of heart

The Principality Stadium roof will be closed for Saturday's Guinness Six Nations clash between Wales and Scotland following a U-turn by the visitors.

Rugby • 02 Feb 24

Kyle Rowe will win his second Scotland cap this weekend

Scotland select Rowe to start for injured Kinghorn

Blair Kinghorn has been ruled out of Scotland's first two Guinness Six Nations matches with a knee injury, paving the way for Kyle Rowe to make his first international start at full-back in Saturday's opener in Wales.

Rugby • 01 Feb 24

Eileen Gleeson's side take on Wales next month

Ireland line up friendly with Wales, game live on RTÉ

The Ireland Women's National Team will host Wales in Tallaght Stadium in their first home game of 2024, in a game that will be shown live on RTÉ Television and the RTÉ Player.

Soccer • 23 Jan 24

Rhys Ruddock in action for, perhaps, the last time in the green jersey back in 2021

Ruddock could complete switch from Ireland to Wales

Rhys Ruddock could complete his switch from Ireland to Wales during the upcoming Guinness Six Nations.

Rugby • 22 Jan 24

Warren Gatland is adding his voice to those calling for an Anglo-Welsh competition

Gatland calls for Anglo-Welsh club competition

Warren Gatland has given his backing to an Anglo-Welsh competition and says it is a concept that should always be "on the table".

Anglo-Welsh • 18 Jan 24

Welsh legend JPR Williams has passed away at the age of 74

Welsh rugby great JPR Williams dies aged 74

Former Wales and British and Irish Lions full-back JPR Williams has died at the age of 74, his former club Bridgend have announced.

Rugby • 08 Jan 24

Noel Mooney with Arsene Wenger and Ian Rush during the 2022 World Cup

Page keen to focus on football after Mooney spat sorted

Wales manager Rob Page says he has cleared the air with Football Association of Wales chief Noel Mooney after their public spat last month.

Soccer • 08 Nov 23

Leigh Halfpenny in action for Wales at the 2023 World Cup

Welsh Lion Halfpenny announces international retirement

Leigh Halfpenny has announced he is to retire from international duty with Wales following the team's exit from the Rugby World Cup.

Rugby • 25 Oct 23

Wales' Harry Wilson celebrates scoring their side's second goal

Wilson double boosts Wales Euro 2024 qualification hope

Harry Wilson celebrated his 50th cap with a brilliant double as Wales boosted their Euro 2024 automatic qualification hopes with a 2-1 win over Croatia in Cardiff.

Soccer • 15 Oct 23

Referee Jaco Peyper was forced off injured

Gatland points to referee change as Wales crash out

Warren Gatland felt the change in referee knocked Wales off their stride as they crashed out of the World Cup with a 29-17 quarter-final defeat to Argentina in Marseille.

Rugby • 14 Oct 23