Preview: Ireland poised to play role of spoil sports
The Republic of Ireland landed in Sydney on Wednesday morning for the game of their lives.
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O'Sullivan set to start as Pauw prepares for showdown
The Republic of Ireland have been given a huge boost with the confirmation that Denise O'Sullivan will start against Australia at the Accor Stadium in Sydney on Thursday night.
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.
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.
Ireland's team behind the team: Stats, doctors & an eye in the sky
As the Republic of Ireland rumble towards a first ever appearance at a Women's World Cup, the team behind the scenes have been busy greasing the wheels.
Louise Quinn confident of shutting down prolific striker Sam Kerr
Republic of Ireland defender Louise Quinn is confident the Girls in Green have a plan in place to shut down prolific Australia striker Sam Kerr when they face the hosts in their World Cup opener.
Amber Barrett: 'My problem is, I'm very, very honest'
Amber Barrett weaves her way through the lobby of the Castleknock Hotel and settles into a chair.
Pauw hopeful O'Sullivan will make Australia showdown
Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw is hopeful Denise O'Sullivan will recover in time for Thursday's World Cup opener against Australia after the Cork midfielder suffered a shin injury in Friday night's behind-closed-doors game against Colombia.