Canada braced

Jul 26, 2023 | rte.ie | Dylan O'Connell |Lucy Start |Canada braced

The Republic of Ireland's saw their Women's World Cup hopes dashed by Canada despite taking a lead in Perth. After a magnificent first-half showing, things proved more difficult in the next 45 minutes. Here we look at how the players performed:Courtney Brosnan 8 Ireland stayed in the game, as she pulled off a string of excellent saves. The pick of the bunch was at the start of the second half when Jordyn Huitema tried to score from distance.

Jul 26, 2023 | rte.ie | Anthony Pyne |Lucy Start |Heather Payne out |Canada braced

The Republic of Ireland's hopes of making the knockout stages of the World Cup are over after a 2-1 defeat to Canada in a rain-soaked Perth on Wednesday. Vera Pauw’s team produced a brilliant first-half performance, taking the lead after just four minutes when Katie McCabe’s corner drifted straight over keeper Kailen Sheridan.

Jul 26, 2023 | rte.ie | Claire Byrne reflects |Lucy Start |Canada braced

Ante-post Qipco 1,000 Guineas favourite Ylang Ylang bids to remain unbeaten when she lines up against five rivals in the Jockey Club Of Turkey Silver Flash Stakes at Leopardstown on Thursday. The Aidan O'Brien-trained daughter of Frankel was an eyecatching odds-on winner of a seven-furlong Curragh maiden on debut, prompting bookmakers to place her at the head of the market for next season’s Newmarket fillies’ Classic.

Jul 26, 2023 | rte.ie | Claire Byrne reflects |Vogue Williams |Lucy Start |Canada braced

Manager Julen Lopetegui has revealed his frustration at Wolves' transfer woes and admitted the club are struggling to sign players, with Republic of Ireland defender Matt Doherty the only incoming on a free transfer. The head coach feels the problems spell "bad news" for him as he tries to rebuild after Premier League survival last season. Wolves have signed just Doherty on a free transfer, with the Dubliner returning to Molineux three years after leaving for Tottenham.