Vera Pauw confident on Louise Quinn as Canada preparations ramp up
Vera Pauw says that Louise Quinn arriving in Perth in a boot was precautionary and that she expects the talismanic defender to be fit to face Canada on Wednesday.
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RTÉ Women's World Cup Podcast: Destination Perth and fearless Abbie Larkin
Republic of Ireland international Megan Campbell and RTÉ Sport's Paul O'Flynn in Perth join Raf Diallo to discuss the latest news from the Girls in Green camp as they arrive in western Australia, Abbie Larkin's fearlessness, Louise Quinn's knock and what to expect from Canada.
France held to scoreless draw by Jamaica
France's hopes of a winning start to their Women's World Cup campaign were thwarted by a hardworking Jamaican side in a 0-0 draw in the opening Group F clash at Sydney Football Stadium.
Girls in Green welcomed by hundreds in Perth ahead of Canada game
Around 300 Irish fans gathered at Perth Airport to welcome the Republic of Ireland as they arrived in Western Australia for their crucial tie against Canada on Wednesday, as manager Vera Pauw said the support from the Irish team lifts them to other heights.
Netherlands open account with narrow win over Portugal
The Netherlands kicked off their Group E campaign with a 1-0 win over Women's World Cup debutants Portugal at Dunedin Stadium on Sunday thanks to a first-half goal from Stefanie Van der Gragt that was awarded on a VAR review.
Sweden leave it late to break South African hearts
Amanda Ilestedt's 90th minute winner gave Sweden a 2-1 win over South Africa in their Women's World Cup Group G match on Sunday after a fortuitous equaliser from Fridolina Rolfo had cancelled out Hildah Magaia's opener.
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.
Abbie Larkin: The Ringsend flyer with the world at her feet
Abbie Larkin is well aware of the magnitude of this FIFA Women's World Cup; she's just blessed with the relaxed confidence of youth that's helping her to take it all in her stride.