D-Day on horizon for Vera Pauw's World Cup hopefuls
Vera Pauw will name her 23-player Republic of Ireland World Cup squad on 29 June, with the race to make the plane to Australia entering a nervy climax.
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Colombia friendly added to Ireland pre-World Cup diary
Republic of Ireland will take on Colombia in a behind-closed-doors game as part of their preparation for the World Cup. Vera Pauw was keen to add one final game, against a top level opponent, to the schedule before they take on Australia in their World Cup opener on 20 July. . Since qualifying for the World Cup last October, Ireland have already played against Morocco, Germany, China PR and United States with games still to come against Zambia (22 June) and France (6 July) in Tallaght Stadium.
'I am shattered': Heartbreak for Marumo Gallants coach after PSL relegation
A bitter four days for Marumo Gallants ended with their relegation from the DStv Premiership on Saturday after a 2-0 loss at mid-table Swallows in Soweto.
Republic of Ireland set to play first game at the Aviva Stadium this September
The Republic of Ireland women's national team will play their first ever international at the Aviva Stadium later this year.
Zambia not at the Women's World Cup to make up the numbers: coach
Zambia are making their first appearance at the Women's World Cup this year and while coach Bruce Mwape knows their opponents will be much more experienced he does not view the African side as underdogs.
Golden Eaglets’ Yahaya Lawali wanted by Barcelona, top European clubs
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WATCH | Kaizer Chiefs coach Zwane struck by bottle, suffers facial cut after SuperSport loss
Embattled Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane was hit by a bottle and suffered a facial cut after a 1-0 South African Premiership loss to SuperSport United on Saturday.