Anthony Pyne

Ireland

Journalist at RTÉ

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Preview: Fresh faces jostle for a chance in Luxembourg

2 weeks ago | rte.ie | Anthony Pyne

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O'Sullivan using Euros pain to fuel World Cup mission

3 weeks ago | rte.ie | Anthony Pyne

It's difficult to overstate how shaken the Republic of Ireland were by the Euro 2025 play-off loss against Wales before Christmas. There was a seismic fallout after that cold winter's night at Aviva Stadium. Eileen Gleeson’s reign ended, the FAI controversially opted against keeping her assistant Colin Healy on board, and three senior figures - Julie-Ann Russell, Diane Caldwell and Niamh Fahey - would decide to call it a day.
'She's on the verge of burnout'

3 weeks ago | rte.ie | Anthony Pyne

Katie McCabe will not travel to the USA for the Republic of Ireland's friendlies against the USA at the end of the month, with head coach Carla Ward saying the 29-year-old is "on the verge of burnout". The Girls in Green fell short in their quest to win automatic promotion from League B of the Nations League on Tuesday despite beating Slovenia 1-0 at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
Ireland beat Slovenia but fall short in promotion quest

3 weeks ago | rte.ie | Anthony Pyne

The Republic of Ireland delivered their best peformance under Carla Ward to date but fell short in their pursuit of Nations League promotion, despite beating Slovenia 1-0 at Páirc Uí Chaoimh. The Girls in Green needed to win by four goals or more to pip the Slovenians to top spot in League B Group 2. Saoirse Noonan's first-half header seemed like it might it lay the platform for an emphatic result, but the visitors - who thumped Ireland 4-0 in February - clung onto the ropes to see this out.
Noonan set to make some Páirc history

3 weeks ago | rte.ie | Anthony Pyne

Saoirse Noonan will create a bit of sporting history this evening after being named to start for the Republic of Ireland in their Nations League showdown with Slovenia at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Noonan will become the first sportsperson to play a competitive inter-county Gaelic football match and a full soccer international at the Leeside venue, having previously represented the Rebels at the Páirc in a league game against Westmeath.
Slovenia boss Kolman out to please mentor McGuinness

3 weeks ago | rte.ie | Anthony Pyne

The influence of Slovenia's unlikely ally will again be evident in their Nations league clash against the Republic of Ireland at Páirc Uí Chaoimh this evening. Slovenia boss Sasa Kolman is old friends with Donegal Gaelic football manager Jim McGuinness, the pair first meeting during the All-Ireland-winning manager's spell at the Celtic academy.
Preview: Ireland chase goals and revenge on Leeside

3 weeks ago | rte.ie | Anthony Pyne

The Nations League/World Cup qualification process is a tangled web of possibilities. "It is a bonkers set-up," Carla Ward said ahead of her Republic of Ireland team's League B Group 2 showdown against Slovenia. Katie McCabe, the skipper, was even more forthright: "It's nuts the set-up; the goals, points, relegation and promotion. All we can concentrate on is winning games and progressing performances game by game.
What Ireland must do to earn Nations League promotion

3 weeks ago | rte.ie | Anthony Pyne

The Republic of Ireland wrap up their Nations League campaign against Slovenia at Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Tuesday evening (6pm kick-off, live on RTÉ2). Carla Ward's side have won four of their five games to date, the sole defeat coming away to the Slovenians in February. Ireland were hammered 4-0, and that result leaves them with a mountain to climb if they're to top the group. The Group 2 winners earn promotion to League A, with Slovenia in the driving seat.
Ward hoping Páirc power can inspire Girls in Green

3 weeks ago | rte.ie | Anthony Pyne

The Republic of Ireland need to be almost perfect tomorrow night if they're to beat a strong Slovenia side by four clear goals at Páirc Uí Chaoimh and win their Nations League group, but boss Carla Ward is keeping the faith. Ireland were run ragged when the teams met in Koper back in February, deservedly losing 4-0 to give Ward a serious reality check in what was just her second game at the helm.
Champions League final: PSG v Inter Milan updates

3 weeks ago | rte.ie | Anthony Pyne

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