Vera Pauw’s future in question as Irish players decline to publicly back her
Pauw’s current deal expires next month, but despite leading Ireland to their first ever World Cup, it has yet to be renewed. Vera Pauw has seen her position as Ireland women’s manager cast under fresh doubt after four of her players failed to publicly back her renewal on Saturday. Pauw has been in the role […]
2 years ago
RTÉ panel question Ireland’s attacking strategy in World Cup opener loss
Karen Duggan said it was “not a tactic.” The Republic of Ireland’s Women’s World Cup opener ultimately ended in bitter disappointment, despite a spirited second-half performance, as Australia managed to hold on to a 1-0 win by the skin of their teeth in Sydney. Vera Pauw’s team rallied in the final half hour, creating excellent […]
2 years ago
Viewers complain as RTÉ Player suffers commentary nightmare for World Cup opener
RTÉ experiencing a bad start to the campaign. We’re underway in Sydney as the Republic of Ireland face off against the tournament co-hosts Australia and people watching back home are already encountering some problems. There are no issues on the pitch as Ireland continue to battle, rather it’s at home where RTÉ Player viewers have […]
2 years ago
Ireland vs Australia: Team news, TV details and everything you need to know about Women’s World Cup opener
The Girls in Green begin their World Cup campaign on Thursday morning. The Republic of Ireland take on Australia in the Fifa Women’s World Cup on Thursday morning (11 am Irish time). Vera Pauw’s team, in their first appearance at the finals, face the co-hosts in front of over 82,000 spectators in Sydney. You can […]
2 years ago
Vera Pauw responds to Colombian taunts and provides Denise O’Sullivan update
Pauw issued a stern response in the wake of Ireland’s abandoned clash against Colombia. Ireland women’s head coach Vera Pauw has voiced her disbelief over Colombia defender Daniela Caracas’ “let them eat s***” remark. Caracas made the comments following Pauw’s decision to abandon Ireland’s World Cup warm-up clash with the South Americans following a number […]
2 years ago
Katie McCabe refused permission to wear OneLove armband for World Cup
FIFA have blocked the armband for the second World Cup in a row. Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe has been refused permission by FIFA to wear the OneLove armband in matches at the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand this summer. A request by the FAI was made several months ago for McCabe […]
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