Emile Smith Rowe ready to bounce back from injury-plagued season
Emile Smith Rowe is feeling fresh, fit and ready to prove his worth at Arsenal after a “really tough”, injury-interrupted season.
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Galway United win first edition of Avenir Sports All-Island Cup
Galway United 1-0 Cliftonville
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.
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.
Banyana's 'Breadwinner' Magaia likely to play despite painful exit in World Cup opener
Hildah "Breadwinner" Magaia is likely to be fit for South Africa's second match at the Women's World Cup after fears her tournament had ended in the act of scoring in the loss to Sweden on Sunday.
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.