Republic of Ireland v Turkey: All you need to know

UEFA Women's Nations League 2025

Republic of Ireland v Turkey, Tallaght Stadium, 7.30pm.

TV/PLAYER

Watch live build-up and coverage of the match on RTÉ2 and the RTÉ Player from 7pm.

RADIO

Listen to live commentary with an extended Game On programme on 2fm.

ONLINE

Follow a live blog on rte.ie/sport and the RTÉ News app.

WEATHER

Mild for this time of year, with temperatures of around 11c, under clear skies. Showers are forecast for earlier in the day, making for a fast playing surface.

A new era begins

Carla Ward takes charge of the Republic of Ireland for the first time as her team looks to start their Nations League campaign with a home win over Turkey.

Former Aston Villa head coach Ward has named a squad of few surprises. Charlton's Melisa Filis is the only new face in the squad, qualifying to play for Ireland through her Mayo-born mother.

With veterans Julie-Ann Russell, Diane Caldwell and Niamh Fahey all announcing their retirement following Ireland's defeat to Wales in their Euro 2025 play-off final, there's an opportunity for younger players to stake a claim. The likes of Jessie Stapleton, Tyler Toland and Emily Murphy will all be hoping to make a mark.

Much of the focus will be on Ward's tactical set-up and approach, with the new Ireland boss promising an attacking system where players will have "a little bit of freedom to go express themselves."

Ward has spoken of her need of energy and aggression from her players, something that should suit Kate McCabe down to the ground. Indeed the new Ireland boss has hinted that she may have more advanced role for McCabe, with the Arsenal midfielder "being utilised in a different way."

Up front Liverpool attacker Leanne Kiernan has been ruled of the game with a calf injury, but