The view from Australia: Braced for a battle in Sydney
It's two days out from the big kick-off and the mind games have begun.
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Ruesha Littlejohn ready to 'ride the waves' in Sydney showdown
Ruesha Littlejohn says the Republic of Ireland are tough enough to "ride the waves" in Sydney as they prepare to enter a World Cup cauldron.
Megan Campbell backs 'tough nut' Denise O'Sullivan to make Oz opener
Republic of Ireland international Megan Campbell is confident that "tough nut" Denise O'Sullivan will overcome her current injury setback and make it back in time for the Girls in Green's FIFA Women's World Cup against hosts Australia on Thursday.
RTÉ World Cup Podcast: Denise O'Sullivan's injury scare and fallout from the Colombia match
Republic of Ireland international Megan Campbell and RTÉ Sport's Anthony Pyne join Raf Diallo to discuss the fallout from the warm-up match against Colombia which was abandoned after 20 minutes and resulted in an injury scare for midfielder Denise O'Sullivan as Thursday's World Cup opener against co-hosts Australia closes in.
Australia defender Clare Hunt expects Irish 'physicality'
Australia defender Clare Hunt does not expect last Friday's fallout with Colombia to impact the Republic of Ireland's physicality at the World Cup.
World Cup hosts Australia sympathise with Ireland after O'Sullivan injury
MELBOURNE : Women's World Cup co-hosts Australia have expressed sympathy for Ireland's Denise O'Sullivan after the midfielder suffered a shin injury in an abandoned friendly against Colombia.
Republic of Ireland sweating over Denise O'Sullivan's fitness ahead of World Cup opener
Republic of Ireland midfielder Denise O’Sullivan is in a fitness race ahead of her side’s World Cup opener after she sustained a soft tissue and bone bruise injury to her lower leg, manager Vera Pauw has said.