Blow for Republic of Ireland as Julie-Ann Russell announces retirement
New Republic of Ireland head coach Carla Ward has been shorn of more experience after Galway United's Julie-Ann Russell announced her retirement from the game.
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New Republic of Ireland head coach Carla Ward has been shorn of more experience after Galway United's Julie-Ann Russell announced her retirement from the game.
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