Ireland without four key players as they face Kazakhstan in World Cup playoff semi
Opponents’ lowly world ranking suggests it will be Carla Ward’s team facing either Poland or Belgium in final
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Carla Ward urges Ireland to thrive as favourites in World Cup playoff against Kazakhstan
Stephen Neligan joins as assistant before two-legged qualifying play-off
Ireland v Kazakhstan World Cup playoff: Team news, kick-off time, where to watch
Everything you need to know ahead of Ireland’s trip to Kazakhstan
Carla Ward gives Heimir Hallgrímsson her ‘full support always’
Ireland women prepare for two-legged Kazakhstan tie
Shanade Hopcroft earns surprise call-up to Ireland squad for World Cup playoff
Carla Ward’s side will travel to Astana to face Kazakhstan in the first leg on Friday week
Former Everton manager Brian Sorensen named as new Ireland assistant coach
The 46-year-old Dane becomes Carla Rowe’s third assistant coach in just over a year
Leanne Kiernan: ‘Ireland was a big factor in my decision to move to Newcastle’
After five years at Liverpool, the Irish striker has chosen to make a fresh start and pursue promotion, a possible World Cup place and studying agriculture
Carla Ward keeping her eye on WSL merry-go-round as Irish players switch clubs
Manager will be monitoring new ports of call as she prepares for World Cup playoff
Ireland’s World Cup playoff against Kazakhstan confirmed for Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Carla Ward’s side to face Kazakhstan in Cork on October 13th
Gary Cronin steps down as Republic of Ireland women’s assistant coach
Dubliner says he is pursuing ‘new opportunities’
Ireland face arduous trip to Kazakhstan in Women’s World Cup playoffs
Carla Ward’s side must overcome Kazakhstan before potentially facing the winner from Belgium versus Poland
Karen Duggan: Important to take positives out of World Cup campaign
‘Unburdened players ... landed plenty on France and the Netherlands. And we rarely looked outclassed’
‘I have nothing but love and pride for this group’ - Carla Ward praises Ireland side after defeat
Ireland manager will now prepare her side for a playoff route in a bid to make Brazil next year
Narrow win for France in decider as Ireland go to World Cup playoffs - as it happened
With victory in Grenoble, Carla Ward’s side would have qualified for the World Cup in Brazil next year
No end of heart as brave Ireland fall short against France
Carla Ward is a woman so bullishly buoyant she could persuade you that you were a cert to win the Lotto
France 1 Ireland 0: Ireland impress but Malard’s stunner sends France to World Cup
Carla Ward’s side had plenty of chances in Grenoble but couldn’t beat outstanding French goalkeeper Constance Picaud
Gavin Cooney: Ireland can pull off astonishing World Cup qualification if they beat France
Carla Ward’s team are close to full strength and high on confidence following victory against Netherlands
France v Ireland: TV details, kick-off time and team news for crucial World Cup qualifier
Everything you need to know about the game in Grenoble with qualification at stake
‘If Séamus Coleman can do it, so can I’: Ruesha Littlejohn not concerned about lack of club minutes
Midfielder made a key impact for Ireland against the Netherlands despite barely playing for her club this season
Ireland manager Carla Ward: ‘This group has resilience, character, togetherness’
Irish side are one win away from qualifying for the World Cup in Brazil in 2027 after beating the Netherlands
Ireland v Netherlands: Amber Barrett’s late goal gives Ireland famous win - as it happened
Kyra Carusa and Abbie Larkin also on target as Irish side register famous win in World Cup qualifier in Cork
‘We have got belief’: Carla Ward knows victory over Dutch will help Ireland get to World Cup
But squad is without Denise O’Sullivan, the team’s creative force, and Emily Murphy
Loss of O’Sullivan and Murphy leaves Ireland up against it for World Cup qualifier in Cork
Ireland welcome the Netherlands to Páirc Uí Chaoimh with direct qualification still a possibility
Carla Ward: ‘If Katie McCabe was English, everybody would say she should be in the Ballon d’Or conversations’
‘She’s the best left back in the world,’ says Ireland manager ahead of World Cup qualifiers
Suspended duo Denise O’Sullivan and Emily Murphy included in Ireland squad for final World Cup qualifiers
Jessie Stapleton returns to Carla Ward’s 24-player squad for fixtures against the Netherlands and France
World Cup qualification Ireland’s ‘only focus’, says Carla Ward after Poland victories
‘World Cups need players like Katie (McCabe) and Denise (O’Sullivan) there’
Denise O’Sullivan ‘gutted’ to miss June World Cup qualifier at Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Yellow cards against Poland leaves Cork woman suspended for June 5th fixture against the Netherlands
Republic of Ireland 1 Poland 0: Marissa Sheva first-half goal earns victory at the Aviva – as it happened
Ireland go level with France in Group A2
Marissa Sheva goal powers Ireland to World Cup qualifier win over Poland
Carla Ward’s side back up Gdansk result with victory at the Aviva
Karen Duggan: Emily Murphy now accepts she’s not the big dog and Ireland are better for it
Several positives to take from victory in Gdansk but defensive shortcomings must be addressed
Indispensable Emily Murphy has found her feet and then some with Ireland
After a whimpering start, the 23-year-old has turned into a leading light in Carla Ward’s team
Republic of Ireland 3 Poland 2: Ireland earn first points of World Cup qualifier campaign – as it happened
Murphy, McCabe and Sheva on target in Gdansk
Ireland must keep Barcelona goal queen quiet in World Cup qualifier against Poland
Manager Carla Ward will know four points is the bare minimum needed from back-to-back games against the Poles
Uncapped Maria Reynolds among Ireland additions for World Cup qualifiers against Poland
Carla Ward’s side face Poland in Gdansk before return fixture at the Aviva
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