Harsh lessons at the top table but Ireland will be back
Vera Pauw bunched her players into a huddle as the rain teemed down in Perth.
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Vera Pauw rues own goal turning point as Ireland bow out of World Cup
Vera Pauw rued the game-changing concession of a Canada equaliser on the brink of half-time as a 2-1 defeat ended any hopes of the Republic of Ireland advancing to the FIFA Women's World Cup knockout stages.
Ireland's World Cup dreams shattered by Canada in Perth
The Republic of Ireland's hopes of making the knockout stages of the World Cup are over after a 2-1 defeat to Canada in a rain-soaked Perth on Wednesday.
Team news: Louise & Lucy Quinn start, Sinclair dropped
Louise Quinn has been passed fit for the Republic of Ireland's showdown against Canada at Perth Rectangular Stadium, with Lucy Quinn coming in for Marissa Sheva in Vera Pauw's solitary change.
Fearless Abbie Larkin can carry the fight to Canada
The opening game for Ireland was one of so much emotion. A day not to ever be forgotten for the team, the thousands of Irish fans present and the whole of a country back home watching on.
RTÉ World Cup podcast: Battling jetlag and Lucy Quinn interview
As the Republic of Ireland team settle into their World Cup base in Brisbane, Mikey Stafford and Conor Neville check in with Anthony Pyne as he acclimatises after a long flight.
Lucy Quinn determined to break into Ireland World Cup team
Lucy Quinn is determined to play as big a role as possible for the Republic of Ireland as they continue their preparations for a first appearance at the FIFA World Cup.
Vera Pauw prepares to make 'horrible' final calls
Vera Pauw is prepared to shoulder the "horrible" responsibility of shattering players' dreams as she prepares to name her final 23-player squad for the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.