Anthony Pyne

It was a rollercoaster year for the Republic of Ireland international teams - laced with difficult moments, graced with a few that will live long in the memory. After a spell of public apathy, the men's team's stunning win in Hungary led to a media frenzy... See more

Republic of Ireland women's assistant head coach Alan Mahon has stepped away from the post with immediate effect. Mahon, who forged a strong reputation in the women's game as an assistant boss at Manchester City, came on board with head coach Carla Ward l... See more

During the grim post mortem of the Republic of Ireland's loss in Armenia, many wondered aloud: 'Where are we going?'. Now, still buzzing off Troy Parrott's Budapest heroics, there's been a giddy scramble to ask: 'Where did that come from?'. Mammies, grann... See more

Carla Ward says she supports any players' decision not to wear a poppy as part of Remembrance Day commemorations after four of her Republic of Ireland players opted against having the symbol on their jerseys earlier this month. Katie McCabe (Arsenal), Cai... See more

Republic of Ireland head coach Carla Ward wants to harness the recent surge in positivity around Irish football as she looks towards what could be a seismic 2026. Troy Parrott's remarkable hat-trick in Budapest on Sunday added a bolt of electricity to a b... See more