Pieces fall into place for Ireland to chase the dream
Republic of Ireland boss Vera Pauw said the pieces have fallen into place for her team to make dreams reality in their quest to reach the World Cup finals.
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Denise O'Sullivan says there's more to come from rising Irish
Denise O'Sullivan believes the Republic of Ireland have yet to reach the "pinnacle" of their capabilities after they sealed a place in the World Cup play-offs.
All eyes on England as Irish play-off fate is clarified
The Republic of Ireland will be hoping neighbours England can do them a huge favour this afternoon when they play Austria at Stadion Wiener Neustadt in Vienna.
Stapleton and Atkinson drafted into Ireland squad
Shelbourne's Jessie Stapleton and West Ham United's Isibeal Atkinson have both been called up to the Republic of Ireland squad for Tuesday's World Cup qualifier clash in Slovakia.
Antonio Colak's ruthless Rangers start earns Croatia reprieve as in-form striker set for international recall
Antonio Colak has received a major boost ahead of his introduction to the Old Firm derby for Rangers against Celtic on Saturday - as Croatia are set to call upon him when they name their international squad for September.
Ireland are in the play-offs - so what happens next?
The Republic of Ireland have made it to the play-offs for the 2023 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand after a 1-0 defeat of Finland.
Floored by emotion, grounded by the challenges still ahead
Several Republic of Ireland players fell to their knees at the final whistle on Thursday night as they closed out a 1-0 win against Finland that sent them to the World Cup play-offs.
Pauw: It's amazing but we're only halfway there
Ireland manager Vera Pauw was in jubilant mood following the team's advancement to the playoffs - but stressed they were only "halfway there" in their quest to reach a first ever World Cup.