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’
Carla Ward
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
Lily Agg returns to Ireland squad for World Cup qualifying double-header against Poland
Bohemians’ Aoibhe Brennan receives first senior call-up ahead of trip to Gdansk
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
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
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
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
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
Gary Cronin appointed Republic of Ireland assistant coach
Head coach Carla Ward says Dubliner has ‘proven skill set of coaching elite players’
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 called up to Irish squad for friendly against Hungary
Tara O’Hanlon returns after absence of more than two years
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
Carla Ward salutes Ireland squad after Nations League promotion
Late Abbie Larkin goal in Leuven was enough to see Ireland up to the A division for next season
Belgium 2 Ireland 1: Abbie Larkin goal sees Ireland promoted to Nations League A – as it happened
Belgium win on the night but Ireland promoted on aggregate
Abbie Larkin’s last-minute goal secures Nations League promotion for Ireland
20-year-old substitute’s late strike sends Ireland up to League A as Belgium relegated
Ireland player ratings: Denise O’Sullivan and Katie McCabe lead once more as Ireland gain Nations League promotion
Goalscorer Abbie Larkin among impactful Ireland substitutions
Nations League playoff: Ireland prepare to face the other side of Belgium
Katie McCabe aiming to mark her 100th cap by clinching promotion
Katie McCabe stars as Ireland beat Belgium in Nations League – as it happened
Irish side score four as Arsenal left-back is star of the show in playoff first leg
Katie McCabe on top form for Ireland in commanding win over Belgium
Carla Ward’s side take two-goal lead into Tuesday’s second leg in Leuven
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