# Unsavoury
From The 42
Soccer - Sunday 8 March, 2026
# Reflections
From The 42
# Reflections
Letter from Utrecht: Guts, no glory as Ireland denied famous result
Netherlands win 2027 World Cup qualifier after Katie McCabe had threatened a night to remember.
# Up Front
From The 42
# Up Front
Agony and ecstasy in attack: Ferguson out with Parrott to lead Ireland's World Cup hopes
In part two of our squad assessment ahead of the play-off, we look at the fallout to mounting injury problems.
Soccer - Last week 1st March 2026 - 7th March 2026
# Match Report
From The 42
# Match Report
Late heartbreak as Ward's Ireland fall short to Netherlands in Utrecht
Lineth Beerensteyn was the Dutch two-goal hero at Stadion Galgenwaard.
From The 42
# Blow
From The 42
# Blow
Evan Ferguson ruled out of Czechia play-off and could miss World Cup this summer
The 42 understands the Republic of Ireland international will have ankle surgery on Monday and will be out for remainder of the season.
# 2026 World Cup Playoff
From The 42
# 2026 World Cup Playoff
Case for the defence: Ireland's foundations close to being set for World Cup play-off
In the first of a three-part series, we examine the options available and problems to be solved in the defensive department.
# Match Preview
From The 42
# Match Preview
Ireland without star turn Denise O'Sullivan as they target another Dutch scalp
Carla Ward: ‘Who gives us a chance outside of our own camp?’
# Late Drama
From The 42
# Late Drama
St Pat's to the Max with late stoppage time winner to beat Shelbourne
Revival for Shels left them vulnerable at the very end.
# League Of Ireland
From The 42
# League Of Ireland
Historic night for Shamrock Rovers boss Stephen Bradley ends with deserved win over Derry City
On the occasion of his 445th game in charge, Hoops boss saw Dylan Watts score from penalty spot after great work from teenager Adam Brennan.
# THE BEAT
From The 42
# THE BEAT
Patience paying off for early pacesetters Bohemians but going the distance requires a relentless spirit
Alan Reynolds has come through a difficult period to breathe new life around Dalymount Park.
# Retrospective
From The 42
# Retrospective
'The more we slowed the game down, the more boos came': Remembering Ireland's famous Dutch draw
Carla Ward’s side face Netherlands in Utrecht tomorrow night.
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