Dutch ‘dark arts’ leave Ireland boss Carla Ward aggrieved after narrow loss
Pitch-watering incident and absence of post-match handshake saw tensions mount in Utrecht
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Dutch class wins through in the end as Ireland’s brave showing comes up short in Utrecht
Lineth Beerensteyn’s two goals prove the difference as Carla Ward admits defeat ‘tough to take’
Denise O’Sullivan injury leaves Ireland facing an uphill task against Netherlands
Katie McCabe walks a tightrope in World Cup qualifier, knowing a booking will activate a suspension
Karen Duggan: Dutch inferior to France, but caution the name of this game for Ireland
Despite missing linchpin Denise O’Sullivan, the side has the ability and composure to counterattack
Denise O’Sullivan ruled out of Netherlands qualifier through injury
Ireland midfielder to have treatment on a knee injury but Katie McCabe fit for Saturday’s match
Ireland’s Marissa Sheva has mastered the art of overcoming setbacks
The midfielder has appeared in 11 of Carla Ward’s 12 games
Carla Ward’s Ireland side shows grit despite opening World Cup qualifier defeat to France
Injury concerns loom over O’Sullivan ahead of Netherlands clash on Saturday
Katie McCabe and Denise O’Sullivan in doubt for Ireland’s clash against the Netherlands
Ireland face trip to Utrecht on Saturday after 2-1 defeat at home to France
Ireland 1 France 2: Melvine Malard double sees France beat Ireland in Tallaght – as it happened
Ireland suffer home defeat in opening Group A2 fixture
Ireland’s bright start dimmed by second-half France brace
France come from behind to win at Tallaght Stadium
Ireland player ratings: Emily Murphy and Caitlin Hayes outstanding as Ireland come up just short
The Newcastle United inside forward was a fizzing box of fireworks all night against vaunted French opposition
Ireland hoping to box France in during opening World Cup qualifier
Tallaght Stadium pitch will be minimum width of 64m, but Ireland still expecting expansive display from French side
Katie McCabe: ‘We know it’s not right on a human level what’s going on in Gaza’
Ireland captain outlined discussion with FAI CEO over men’s team’s fixtures against Israel
Banned by Fifa after a spying scandal, Jasmine Mander returns to football with Ireland
Head coach Carla Ward said she was ‘big on second chances’ after hiring the Canadian as a performance analyst
Gary Cronin focusing on the finer details with Ireland ahead of World Cup qualifiers
Carla Ward’s side play France at home before travelling to face the Netherlands
Courtney Brosnan taking cool and calm club form into Ireland’s World Cup qualifiers
Carla Ward’s side face France in Tallaght on Tuesday before trip to face the Netherlands
Carla Ward hoping to fence in France and the Netherlands by keeping World Cup qualifiers in Tallaght
Ireland will play France at home before travelling to the Netherlands at the start of March
Karen Duggan: I admire Eni Aluko’s backbone but she’s wrong about Ian Wright
Women’s football needs the support of popular male pundits
Katie McCabe set to leave Arsenal in summer as club target younger players
It is understood several WSL and American NWSL sides are interested should she leave
Amber Barrett scores famous Strasbourg winner as Denise O’Sullivan gets Liverpool on track
The Republic of Ireland internationals have made an instant impact at their new clubs
Gary Cronin appointed Republic of Ireland assistant coach
Head coach Carla Ward says Dubliner has ‘proven skill set of coaching elite players’
‘I do remember everything’: Katie McCabe on Arsenal, passion and WCL partying
Republic of Ireland skipper is the image of consistency for club and country
Alan Mahon steps down as Ireland assistant manager due to personal reasons
Former Irish international midfielder was appointed last January to work under new head coach Carla Ward
Republic of Ireland get the better of Hungary in Marbella friendly
Abbie Larkin, Kyra Carusa and Denise O’Sulivan on target for Carla Ward’s side in Spain
Ireland manager Carla Ward calls ‘disgusting’ online abuse of Ruesha Littlejohn a ‘disgrace’
‘We need to do more to protect players because they’re human beings and human beings need looking after’
Kelly Brady: The latest American soccer talent with Irish heritage
Scoring 26 goals for Athlone Town earned the New Yorker inclusion in Carla Ward’s Ireland squad
Tara O’Hanlon: ‘I had a tough choice: give up or keep going. I was never going to give up’
Sunderland defender keen to win third cap against Hungary after two years of injuries
Kelly Brady called up to Irish squad for friendly against Hungary
Tara O’Hanlon returns after absence of more than two years
Ireland to begin 2027 Women’s World Cup qualifiers at home against France
Negotiations are taking place on match venues and kick-off times
Kelly Brady named Sportswoman of the Month for October
Athlone's FAI Cup final hat-trick hero has enjoyed a silverware-laden first season in Ireland
British media sees red over Irish poppy refuseniks
Katie McCabe this year is receiving much of the treatment normally reserved for Derryman James McClean
Carla Ward says World Cup qualifying opponents are ‘beatable’ as Ireland avoid group of death
Manager happy to avoid playing England and Spain as they look to qualify for the 2027 tournament
World Cup 2027 qualifier draw: Ireland to play France, Netherlands and Poland
Carla Ward’s side avoid big-hitters Spain and England in Group 3
When is the draw for the Women’s World Cup and who are Ireland likely to face?
Worst case scenario could be Carla Ward’s team drawn with world and European champions, Spain and England
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