Ireland pay the penalty as Matildas edge Sydney battle
The Republic of Ireland's FIFA Women’s World Cup debut ended in a spirited 1-0 defeat to co-hosts Australia at the Accor Stadium in Sydney.
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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.
Australia v Republic of Ireland: All you need to know
Women's World Cup Australia v Republic of Ireland, kick-off 11am Irish time
World Cup podcast: Moment of truth for Girls in Green
Anthony Pyne and Emma Duffy of the42.ie join Mikey Stafford to preview Ireland's historic World Cup bow against co-hosts Australia.
Ireland embracing underdog role in Women's World Cup debut
SYDNEY: Underdog Republic of Ireland plan to approach their historic Women's World Cup debut as they have every victory in their improbable run to the global women's showcase - by "outbelieving" their opponents.
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.
Ireland No 2 Tom Elmes talks up wing-back evolution
Republic of Ireland assistant manager Tom Elmes is hoping a wing-back evolution can help the Girls in Green shock Australia in Thursday's World Cup opener in Sydney.
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.