Tensions rise between Pauw and McCabe in controversial end to Ireland's World Cup

Ireland's World Cup controversially finished with Vera Pauw publicly reprimanding Katie McCabe for calling for a change to be made to the team with the Ireland captain appearing to respond to Pauw with a mouth zipped emoji on social media. Ireland gained their first point of the World Cup with a …

Is Vera Pauw being left in the lurch by the FAI?

Vera Pauw could be facing into her final game as Ireland manager with a growing uncertainty about her future on the eve of Ireland's final World Cup game against Nigeria. Talks appear to have stalled between her and the FAI about a contract extension with Ireland's first-ever Women's World Cup comi…

One last dance together in Brisbane for Ireland World Cup squad

The Ireland squad are spending their last few days together in Brisbane before their World Cup group finale against Nigeria on Monday. There's uncertainty over the future of Vera Pauw and whether she will be offered a new contract by the FAI. And will any players decide to retire from internationa…

Pauw future as Ireland manager to come into focus as Irish squad get set to sign off on debut World Cup

Vera Pauw's future as Ireland manager is set to come into focus as Ireland get set to sign-off on their debut World Cup. The Ireland squad play their final group stage against Nigeria in Brisbane on Monday after which they will return home. Dave Kelly talks about how discussions over a new cont…

World Cup debut will increase expectation for more major tournaments - Marie Hourihan

Former Ireland goalkeeper Marie Hourihan believes there will be an increased expectation for Ireland to qualify for future major tournaments after their debut Women's World Cup. Ireland's 2-1 defeat to Canada yesterday means their involvement in Australia will end after Monday's final group game …

Defeat ends Ireland's hopes of progression to last 16 place in World Cup

Ireland's hopes of qualifying for the last 16 of the World Cup ended with a 2-1 defeat to Canada in Perth. Captain Katie McCabe scored a historic goal for Ireland after three minutes but a Megan Connolly own goal and a second half strike from Adriana Leon ensured the win for the reigning Olympic …

Injury concerns hang over Ireland on eve of World Cup game against Canada

Louise Quinn and Heather Payne are fitness concerns for Ireland on the eve of their World Cup game against Canada tomorrow. Quinn is recovering from an ankle problem while Payne didn't train fully today with strapping on her right leg. Dave Kelly has the latest from the Ireland and Canada camps a…

Quinn set to be fit for World Cup game against Canada

Louise Quinn is set to be fit for Ireland's second game of the World Cup against Canada on Wednesday. The Ireland squad has arrived in Perth with Quinn wearing a protective boot over the weekend after a foot injury she picked up in the opening 1-0 loss to Australia. Dave Kelly has all the latest …

Ireland need a more aggressive and brave approach – Marie Hourihan

Former international Marie Hourihan says Vera Pauw needs to deploy a more aggressive and brave approach for the team if Ireland are to remain in the Women's World Cup beyond the group stage. Ireland - bottom of Group B - need to get some points out of their game with Canada next Wednesday. Hour…

Ireland's World Cup group thrown open and Aussie reaction to McCabe physicality

Ireland's World Cup group has been thrown open after Nigeria held Olympic champions Canada to a 0-0 draw in Melbourne today. Aussie media have also been giving their reaction to some of Ireland captain Katie McCabe's tackles during their 1-0 defeat to Australia yesterday. Our reporter in Austra…