Caitlin Hayes plays a pass against England in the Aviva Stadium, Tuessday 9 April 2024

Caitlin Hayes fighting words in aftermath of English clash: ‘Ireland is a country that's got great fight in it, it's striving to be feared and respected in women's football’

Seven months after her emotional Ireland debut in the Aviva Stadium, Caitlin Hayes was back …

Kyra Carusa challenging for the ball with England skipper Leah Williamson in Ireland's EURO 2025 clash with England

Kyra Carusa eyes up improved Ireland performance against world's best: ‘I've only seen this team and these players rise to the challenge’

Ireland striker reflects on Ireland's approach and execution against both the second and third world's …

Denise O'Sullivan in action against England at the Aviva Stadium in the EURO 2025 qualifier on Tuesday 9 April

Denise O’Sullivan: ‘We had a go at them but being without the ball for 90 minutes is mentally tiring’

It was a tough battle in the midfield against England for Denise O’Sullivan on Tuesday …

Eileen Gleeson and Stephen Rice

Eileen Gleeson: ‘There is progression but now we need the result’

Yes, it was another defeat – this time 2-0 against England – but Ireland Head …

The Aviva Stadium hosted the Ireland v England showdown

EURO 2025 qualifier report: Republic of Ireland 0 - 2 England

It was another spirited defensive performance from Ireland against one of the world’s big hitters …

Ireland staring XI ahead of the friendly defeat to Wales in February 2024

EURO 2025 qualifier preview: Republic of Ireland -v- England

The Girls in Green will look to build upon an impressive shift clocked in Metz …

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Sarina Wiegman on what Ireland will bring to Aviva showdown: ‘They are a physical team, very well organised and can play counterattack.’

Heavy rain fell on Lansdowne Road on Monday as the heavy hitters arrived in Dublin. …

Alessia Russo of England celebrates after scoring their team’s third goal during the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 Semi Final match between England and Sweden at Bramall Lane on July 26, 2022

So who are England? A cheat code to some of the superstar Lionesses (Part Two)

Having effectively dropped points in a 1-1 draw against a tenacious Sweden on Friday night …

Lucy Bronze and Lauren James of England celebrate with the Women’s Finalissima trophy after the team’s victory in the penalty shoot out during the Women´s Finalissima 2023 match between England and Brazil at Wembley Stadium on April 06, 2023.

So who are England? A cheat code to some of the superstar Lionesses (Part One)

Let extratime.com get you up to speed with the England players to watch out for

Courtney Brosnan pictured at Ireland's pre-World Cup media day and Mary Earps speaking to the media in the post match press conference after the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 match between England and Nigeria in Brisbane

Courtney Brosnan on Mary Earps: ‘I think she’s a great player and these past two years she’s been amazing for England winning the EUROs’

After Ireland face France on Friday, the European champions England will come to Dublin next …

Tyler Toland (centre) during the 3-0 Nations League win over Northern Ireland in the Aviva Stadium in September 2023

Tyler Toland leaning on Levante experience as big international week beckons

Tyler Toland is back enjoying her football – both at club and international level.

Anna Patten poses for a portrait during a Republic of Ireland Women's media day at Castleknock Hotel in Dublin.

Ireland squad update: Niamh Fahey ruled out as Anna Patten receives international clearance

Eileen Gleeson will go with a 25-player squad for the upcoming EURO 2025 qualifiers against …

Kyra Carusa celebrating in front of 36,000 fans in the Aviva Stadium on Saturday

Kyra Carusa: ‘They say iron sharpens iron - in order to become better, sharper and to step up, you have to play against the best.’

On Easter Monday Carusa brought her sunny California disposition to an overcast day in Castleknock …

Jessie Stapleton in action for Ireland against Italy in Tallaght in February 2024

Jessie Stapleton on France and England qualifiers: ‘We’re Irish. We don’t go down without a fight. We’re going to be hard to beat but we’re going to bring our game onto them’

The reward for Ireland’s Nations League success last year, winning six League B games out …

Sweden in a huddle ahead of kick-off in Tallaght against Ireland in the World Cup qualifier in 2021

Swedish squad selected for EURO 2025 qualifiers

Olympic runners up Sweden have selected their squad for their two upcoming EURO 2025 qualifiers …

Ireland staring XI ahead of the friendly defeat to Wales in February 2024

Girls in Green squad named by Gleeson for France and England EURO qualifiers

The Ireland squad for the upcoming EURO 2025 qualifiers away to France and home to …

Herve Renard's (right) French team in last July's friendly in Tallaght Stadium

France name squad for game against the Girls in Green

Nations League runners up France have named their squad for the upcoming EURO 2025 qualifiers …

England players celebrate EURO 2022 victory

England name squad for upcoming game against the Girls in Green

European Champions England have named their squad for the upcoming UEFA EURO 2025 qualifiers against …

The new Ireland Castore kit adorned with the new sponsor logo from Sky

Sky announced as the new sponsor for Ireland's men’s national team as new kit revealed by FAI

The FAI has announced that Sky will become the new sponsor of the Republic of …

England players celebrate with the trophy after their UEFA Women's Euro 2022 final win over Germany at Wembley Stadium on July 31, 2022

Let’s be having you – Girls in Green to take on Lionesses at Carrow Road

While Ireland will host their EURO 2025 qualiifier with England in their national stadium on …

Jess Ziu takes on Cymru's Gemma Evans in Wales' 2-0 win in Tallaght

Jess Ziu: ‘Every time I step on to the pitch, I won't take it for granted…I'm just going to play with a smile on my face’

Jess Ziu described Tuesday’s defeat to Cymru as “a bit of a bittersweet moment for …

Eileen Gleeson suffered her first loss as Ireland boss on Tuesday in Tallaght

Eileen Gleeson rues errors as Ireland get Welsh wake up call ahead of EURO qualifiers

Eileen Gleeson wasn’t blaming the late injury to Niamh Fahey for her team’s flat first …

Republic of Ireland team ahead of their Womens' UEFA Nations League game against Northern Ireland in the Aviva Stadium in September 2023

Friendly Preview: Republic of Ireland -v- Cymru

The unbeaten record for the Girls in Green under manager Eileen Gleeson is to tested …

Jamie Finn

Ireland face Italy in Florence on Friday as FAI confirm ACL injury for Jamie Finn

The Republic of Ireland women’s side are set to face Italy in a friendly in …

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Trophies the ambition for Éabha O'Mahony at Tolka Park as she is set to depart the Texas Longhorns for Shels

Éabha O'Mahony is the latest new signing made by Eoin Wearen for his Shelbourne side.

Tara O'Hanlon (right) challenges Abbie Brophy during the Peamount United v Wexford Youths game in April 2023.

Tara O’Hanlon on Man City move: ‘After winning the league with Peamount, I felt I was ready to try and make the step up to the WSL’

Republic of Ireland international Tara O’Hanlon is ‘buzzing’ after making the move on transfer deadline …

Megan Campbell ahead of Ireland's World Cup qualifier against Finland in Tallaght in September 2023

Megan Campbell on 'new challenge' as she is latest Girl in Green to join London City Lionesses

Republic of Ireland defender Megan Campbell has made the switch from Women's Super League side …

Louise Quinn in Ireland's game against Albania last October

Shoulder injury may rule Louise Quinn out of Italy & Wales double header

Central defender Louise Quinn has emerged as a doubt for the upcoming Republic of Ireland …

Abby Larkin in action for Ireland in Tallaght

Abby Larkin leaves Glasgow for Crystal Palace: 'It's my dream to play in English football'

Abby Larkin is the latest Ireland WNT player on the move.

Jessie Stapleton celebrates scoring Shels' opening goal in the cup final

Jessie Stapleton signs for Reading on loan from West Ham

Republic of Ireland international Jessie Stapleton will play her football in the English Women’s Championship …

Caitlin Hayes on Ireland debut in the Aviva Stadium in September

Hoops’ Hayes honoured with SWPL Player of the Month Award

Celtic and Republic of Ireland defender Catlin Hayes has rounded out an amazing 12 months …

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Top 20 most read extratime.com articles for 2023 – Part 1 (From 20 to 11)

This weekend we reach the end of 2023 and so it is time for our …

Kyra Carusa celebrating in front of 36,000 fans in the Aviva Stadium on Saturday

Kyra Carusa: ‘We want to be a top performing nation that consistently puts in those performances and consistently wins’

Kyra Carusa’s headed goal her make seven international goals and into joint tenth place in …

Louise Quinn

Louise Quinn on Eileen Gleeson : ‘She has made me the player that I am’

Quinn was happy to take the time to reflect on what has been an incredible …

Katie McCabe scored a super goal in her team's 6-1 win over Northern Ireland

Katie McCabe: ‘I'm very happy with where we are at. The bigger picture is the Euros and we are striving to get there.’

Very much on the horizon for the Kilnamanagh woman is getting Ireland back to a …

Eileen Gleeson

Eileen Gleeson: ‘I've been involved in Irish football for so long and I couldn't be any prouder.’

The Eileen Gleeson managerial era with the Republic of Ireland has come to an end …

Lucy Quinn, pictured celebrating against Northern Ireland in the Aviva, grabbed the Girls in Green's first goal in Belfast on Tuesday evening

Lucy Quinn: ‘I'm a bit of an attention seeker apparently! I look to rise to the occasion.’

Lucy Quinn: 'the World Cup was something that I never thought I'd be able to …

Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland teams in Windsor Park

UEFA Women’s Nations League Report: Northern Ireland 1 - 6 Republic of Ireland

Eileen Gleeson signed off her stint as interim-Republic of Ireland manager in style with a …

Ireland skipper Katie McCabe on the ball in her team's 3-0 win over Northern Ireland in the Aviva Stadium in September 2023

UEFA Women’s Nations League Preview: Northern Ireland -v- Republic of Ireland

Interim manager Eileen Gleeson is set for her last game in charge of the Girls …