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# Women's World Cup

This month
September 2023
Judge imposes restraining order on ex-Spainish football chief Rubiales over World Cup kiss
Rubiales also denied any coercion at the hearing today.
Last month
August 2023
Spain's Hermoso felt 'vulnerable and victim of assault' after Rubiales kiss
Hermoso called the kiss “an impulsive, macho act” on the part of Rubiales.
Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales
Rubiales has faced heavy criticism and calls to resign in relation to his conduct at the World Cup final in Sydney on Sunday.
Ireland v Canada World Cup match was most watched women's team sport event in Irish TV history
The match, which was broadcast on RTÉ 2, had an average of 551,000 viewers.
Ireland v Canada World Cup match was most watched women's team sport event in Irish TV history
The match, which was broadcast on RTÉ 2, had an average of 551,000 viewers.
Late drama as Spain beat Sweden to reach World Cup final
In a frantic finale, Olga Carmona scored the winner in the 89th minute at Eden Park.
Australia reach first-ever World Cup semi-final after penalty shootout thriller with France
Australia will face either England or Colombia in the last four.
Colombia win first-ever World Cup knockout game to book quarter-final with England
Captain Catalina Usme scored the only goal of the last-16 tie against Jamaica.
Colombia win first-ever World Cup knockout game to book quarter-final with England
Captain Catalina Usme scored the only goal of the last-16 tie against Jamaica.
England overcome Lauren James red card to scrape past Nigeria on penalties
The European champions will face Colombia or Jamaica on Saturday for a place in the semi-finals.
Sweden beat USA on penalties to reach World Cup quarter-finals
Lina Hurtig scored the decisive kick in the shoot-out.
Sweden beat holders USA on penalties to reach World Cup quarter-finals
Lina Hurtig scored the decisive kick in the shoot-out.
Ipsos survey: Girls in green have created new football fans with World Cup dream
Majority of women aged under 35 are interested in the tournament as are 3 out of every 5 mothers, writes Ipsos director Kieran O’Leary.
July
July 2023
At least we'll always have Katie's Corner in rainy Perth
A 0-0 would have been better but the first is important.
Captain Wendie Renard gives France vital late victory over Brazil
Top spot in the group now up for grabs going into final game.
Ireland's World Cup game against Canada sets audience record for women's team sport event
Over 550,000 TV viewers tuned in for the game on RTÉ 2, making up 68.9% of the country’s audience share, the broadcaster said.
Ireland's World Cup game against Canada sets audience record for women's team sport event
Over 550,000 TV viewers tuned in for the game on RTÉ 2, making up 68.9% of the country’s audience share, the broadcaster said.
World Cup holders USA rally to earn draw against Netherlands
Portugal defeated Vietnam 2-0 in the day’s other Group E fixture.
At least we'll always have Katie's Corner in rainy Perth
A 0-0 would have been better but the first is important.
Katie McCabe and Vera Pauw rue not being able to go 2 up against Canada
The captain and coach believe Ireland should have capitalised when they were on the front foot against the Olympic champions but a lack of composure let them down.
Ireland at the World Cup: 'I want to be able to say in 10, 20, 30 years that I was there'
‘There will be a lot of hibernating Irish coming out to support the girls in green,’ one Irish man tells The Journal.
Ireland at the World Cup: 'I want to be able to say in 10, 20, 30 years that I was there'
‘There will be a lot of hibernating Irish coming out to support the girls in green,’ one Irish man tells The Journal.
Canada coach believes Ireland are a 'horrible team to play against'
Bev Priestman was asked multiple times how her side were going to cope with Katie McCabe and Ireland’s physicality.
How Amhrán na bhFiann became a galvanising moment for the Irish women's side
Marissa Sheva was instrumental in helping everyone on the squad belt the anthem out ‘loud and proud’.
Colin Bell disappointed in his 'slow' South Korea team as they lose to Colombia
The former Ireland manager was disappointed in his team’s performance.
How Amhrán na bhFiann became a galvanising moment for the Irish women's side
Marissa Sheva was instrumental in helping everyone on the squad belt the anthem out ‘loud and proud’.
Ireland's World Cup debut captured more than three-quarters of TV viewers
An average of 511,000 viewers were watching the game yesterday on RTÉ2.
Two people killed in New Zealand shooting were co-workers of gunman, police have said
The gunman stormed the high-rise building in the early morning, opening fire on terrified workers before dying after a police shootout.
Today's World Cup match was RTÉ's most streamed live event so far this year
360,000 viewers tuned in to stream the game live on the RTÉ Player.
Today's World Cup match was RTÉ's most streamed live event so far this year
360,000 viewers tuned in to stream the game live on the RTÉ Player.
From Stuttgart '88 to Sydney '23, the Irish die-hards ready to cheer the Girls in Green
“So I made my little spreadsheet when the draw was announced and we got a ticket to every single permutation of a match that Ireland could be in, all the way to the final.”
From Stuttgart '88 to Sydney '23, the Irish die-hards ready to cheer the Girls in Green
A report by
Sinead O'Carroll
“So I made my little spreadsheet when the draw was announced and we got a ticket to every single permutation of a match that Ireland could be in, all the way to the final.”
Ireland take on Australia in the opening match at 11am Irish time.
Captain Katie McCabe has spoken of leaving a long-lasting legacy for women in football.
Sinéad O'Carroll speaks to fans who have travelled to Australia for Ireland's first ever Women's World Cup.
Sam Kerr was 'pretty starstruck' when Cathy Freeman came to visit
The Chelsea player captains Australia against Ireland in their World Cup opener tomorrow.
'People gave out to me for picking a child': From All-Ireland glory at 16, to a World Cup dream at 35
PJ Fahy and Annette Clarke recall the contribution of Niamh Fahey to the Galway Ladies in their 2004 All-Ireland victory.
Made in Cork: She's full of love... but you don't f**k with Sully
The 42 hears how ambition, dedication, and grief have driven Knocknaheeny’s Denise O’Sullivan to the World Cup.
‘Her income will go down quite a bit, but she said it's not about money for me’
The people and places that shaped Louise Quinn - from the family shop in Blessington to northern Sweden
Footage of tackle that hospitalised O'Sullivan emerges in Colombian media
The Girls in Green are sweating on the influential midfielder’s fitness five days out from their major tournament debut.
The Path Never Before Travelled: 6 Irish stars on how an inconceivable dream became reality
Without role models and mocked and scorned while playing with boys, this Irish squad have grown up to play a part in one of the most audacious achievements in Irish sport.
The people and places that shaped Louise Quinn - from the family shop in Blessington to northern Sweden
The rise of Katie McCabe, and the influence and inspiration of an U12s coach
'Players feared for their bodies' - Pauw on Ireland's abandoned World Cup warm-up game
Ireland boss says ‘fear in players’ eyes’ fully convinced her to take drastic action.
Niamh Fahey says nothing can truly prepare Ireland for World Cup opener
Ireland’s meeting with the Matildas proved so popular that as early as January it was moved to the competition’s largest venue.
More than 50,000 watch Australia edge France in World Cup boost ahead of Ireland opener
Manchester City striker Mary Fowler scored the only goal in Melbourne.