Much-changed Ireland miss out on Pinatar Cup final spot
Republic of Ireland 0-1 Russia
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Saturday sports: Dublin and Mayo renew rivalry, games called off due to weather
Newcastle can pull further clear of the Premier League relegation zone by registering a fourth win in a row in this lunchtime's game at West Ham.
Pauw committed to using whole squad ahead of semi-final
The Republic of Ireland have the rare opportunity to progress to the final of a tournament on Saturday night, but manager Vera Pauw is not losing sight of the bigger picture ahead of the Pinatar Cup last-four showdown with Russia (7.30pm kick-off).
Campbell still has plenty of fight after two years on the sidelines
Republic of Ireland defender Megan Campbell is in line for a return to the national team after an injury nightmare that kept her out of the international team for more than two years.
Fahey targets World Cup as she closes in on 100 caps
Republic of Ireland international Niamh Fahey is poised to make his 100th appearance for her country, but while she's proud of her achievements so far, she still feels that she has plenty to offer as she targets World Cup qualification.
Savannah McCarthy hoping for semi-pro option to prevent talent drain
Republic of Ireland defender Savannah McCarthy hopes to see a number of domestic clubs provide the option of semi-professional football in the near future to prevent players moving to Europe and the United States.
Jess Ziu hoping to cement an Irish starting spot
Jess Ziu earned her first Republic of Ireland start in the side's 11-0 trashing of Georgia back in November, and now the Shelbourne player is hoping to use this week’s Pinatar Cup in Spain to cement a spot in Vera Pauw’s starting team moving forward.