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Injury heartaches give returning Jess Ziu perspective

Jess Ziu knew as soon as Jamie Finn hit the turf in Republic of Ireland training last week that the injury was serious.

Megan Connolly confident Ireland's evolution gathering pace

Megan Connolly is confident the Republic of Ireland's evolution is gathering pace as they look towards Tuesday's friendly against Wales at Tallaght Stadium.

Flawless Fahey proves timing beats speed

Last July, in the lobby of the team hotel in Brisbane, then Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw laid out her reasons for playing five at the back ahead of the World Cup group game against Canada.

Eileen Gleeson takes pride in Ireland's tactical flexibility

After watching her team offer more evidence they have the tools to square up to quality teams, Eileen Gleeson leaned heavily into one word in particular: "adaptablity".

Aoife Mannion on a mission after cruel run of injury luck

The heart-sinking confirmation on Thursday that Jamie Finn had suffered an ACL in training will have resonated deeply within the Republic of Ireland squad.