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David Goodwillie signing could be devastating for women’s football, Raith warned

Signing David Goodwillie has “tarnished” the reputation of Raith Rovers and could have “devastating consequences” for females in the sport, the chief executive of Scottish Women’s Football (SWF) has warned. Aileen Campbell said the Kirkcaldy ...

02 Feb 2022 at 11:55

Other Sport

Midlands champion boxer hosting 'safe space' exercise group in honour of Ashling Murphy

Champion boxer and Offaly native Grainne Walsh is planning an exercise event for women to "come together, exercise and socialise while feeling safe" this weekend in honour of murdered schoolteacher Ashling Murphy. Ashling Murphy was ...

19 Jan 2022 at 19:33

Home

Rás na Mban returns to Kilkenny this September

Rás na mBan the premier women’s cycling event in Ireland, will return to Kilkenny from September 7 – 11. Over these five days the race will cover a total of six stages to total over 400km of racing action. The event will be ...

24 Aug 2022 at 15:33

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Influential women in Irish sport

There have been many victorious women who have triumphed in Irish sport down through the years, from the past successes of Sonia O'Sullivan to the numerous present day Irish females who continue to reach high standards in ...

17 Aug 2022 at 15:33

Soccer

Women in Irish sport - Republic of Ireland WNT

After watching the success of UEFA Women's Euro 2022 in England this summer, it shows the progress being made on and off the pitch in female football. Such tournaments can have an impact on the next generation of ...

20 Aug 2022 at 23:33

Football

Emma Hayes wary of Bethany England threat as Chelsea travel to Tottenham

Chelsea manager Emma Hayes is wary of former player Bethany England coming back to hurt their Women’s Super League title challenge when they visit Tottenham on Sunday. Hayes allowed forward England to leave last ...

04 Feb 2023 at 11:59

Football

West Ham’s Lucy Parker criticises own club over lack of London Stadium fixture

West Ham defender Lucy Parker has criticised her own club for failing to facilitate a match for their women’s team at the London Stadium. Parker was responding on Twitter to the Hammers’ announcement that their ...

29 Mar 2023 at 11:33

Football

Jonas Eidevall calls for focus as cup winners Arsenal return to WSL action

Arsenal manager Jonas Eidevall has urged his side to move on from their Continental Cup victory and focus on the Women’s Super League title battle. The Gunners return to league action against Liverpool three ...

07 Mar 2023 at 16:30

Football

Chelsea the title favourites as Leicester look to survive – WSL talking points

The 2022-23 Women’s Super League season reaches its conclusion on Saturday with matters still to be decided at both ends of the table. Here, the PA news agency looks at the main talking points heading into ...

25 May 2023 at 10:00

Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe ‘feeling good’ after ankle injury scare

Football

Republic of Ireland captain Kate McCabe ‘feeling good’ after ankle injury scare

Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe says she is “feeling good” and that “everything is looking really positive” after she sustained an ankle issue in Thursday’s World Cup warm-up match against France....

07 Jul 2023 at 14:39

Football

Chloe Kelly approaching World Cup as ‘the little girl who just loves football’

Chloe Kelly is determined to approach the World Cup with the same carefree and fun-loving attitude she had as a child dreaming of playing on such a stage. Just under a year on from scoring the goal at ...

20 Jul 2023 at 13:05

Cricket

Heather Knight hoping England and India put on good show to push women’s Tests

Captain Heather Knight hopes England and India can put on a good show in Mumbai to push women’s Test cricket to the fore. After winning the three-match Twenty20 series, England’s tour concludes with ...

13 Dec 2023 at 09:53

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