Soccer - Last year 2025
Street football, tragedy, motherhood: The making of new Ireland manager Carla Ward
The former Aston Villa boss is tasked with leading the women’s team back to the World Cup.
Ward and Ireland 'the perfect match' after advice from 'unbelievable mentor' Emma Hayes
The new head coach was unveiled at the Aviva Stadium today.
- FAI board ratify new three-year deal with Virgin Media
- RTÉ announced plans for 2025 coverage before they had submitted bid
- Sky Sports also held talks over LOI rights last summer
Rebel leaders: Why Ring and Keane are the defining sports figures of the State's first century
Cork can claim credit for the most consequential sports figures in Irish history.
RTÉ in danger of losing rights to League of Ireland games this season
The 42 has learned that clubs support a deal with Virgin Media that would guarantee a minimum of 36 games with at least one a week for the upcoming season.
- Ward 'hugely excited' by 'unbelievable opportunity' as she succeeds Eileen Gleeson at the helm.
- Englishwoman will lead the team through to the end of the 2027 Fifa Women’s World Cup campaign.


