Ireland v Australia: Time, channel, team news
The Women's World Cup gets underway on Thursday, with the Republic of Ireland facing co-hosts Australia in their Group B opener.
Republic of Ireland Sport News
It will be surreal – Chloe Mustaki cannot believe she will play at a World Cup
Chloe Mustaki has not fully accustomed to the reality that in just three days she will walk out on the pitch at sold-out Stadium Australia as a member of the first Republic of Ireland squad to feature in a Women’s World Cup.
Heather Payne hoping to take inspiration from schoolmate Beibhinn Parsons' lead in wing battle
Republic of Ireland full-back Heather Payne is taking inspiration from Ireland rugby flyer, and old schoolmate, Beibhinn Parsons as she prepares to face Australia's lightning quick wide players in Sydney on Thursday.
Republic of Ireland sweating over Denise O'Sullivan's fitness ahead of World Cup opener
Republic of Ireland midfielder Denise O’Sullivan is in a fitness race ahead of her side’s World Cup opener after she sustained a soft tissue and bone bruise injury to her lower leg, manager Vera Pauw has said.
Ireland’s Niamh Fahey says nothing can truly prepare team for World Cup opener
Republic of Ireland defender Niamh Fahey suspects no dress rehearsal, no matter how big the audience, could truly prepare her side for their World Cup debut.
O'Sullivan scare for Ireland as Colombia game abandoned
The Republic of Ireland's behind-closed-doors game against Colombia on Friday was abandoned with just 20 minutes on the clock after a bad challenge on Denise O'Sullivan led to the Girls in Green walking off the pitch.