Why aren’t people going to women’s football games?
The atmosphere at Sunday’s WFAI Cup Final was that muted it felt like a covid game at times, devoid of the bells and whistles that would usually accompany such a showcase, and surely a damning statement that although women’s football has come a long way in this country, there’s still a hell of a lot of work to be done. …
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5 Key takeaways from the Shelbourne vs Athlone WFAI cup final
What the WFAI Cup Final might lacked in an abundance of technical goals, it made up for in bite, determination and a complete destruction of the script at Tallaght Stadium, as Athlone Town lifted the cup versus Shelbourne in a 2-2 thriller that only penalties could conclude. Here’s 5 key takeaways from the game. 1. Meek turnout at the WFAI …
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Douglas and Hendry clash as his inadequate research on Women’s world champion is exposed
Snooker legend Stephen Hendry grabbed headlines for all of the wrong reasons yesterday, exposing himself as ill-informed when it comes to some of the world’s top players at the Champion of Champions tournament in Bolton. The Scottish pundit, who was himself one of the most successful players of the 1990’s, was involved in ITV 4’s coverage of the first day …
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FAI General Assembly Vote Against adding Additional female board members
The FAI General Assembly voted against the addition of two more female candidates to their Board of Directors at their emergency general meeting (EGM) last night. The constitutional change was proposed in line with Sport Ireland’s gender quota directive, which expects National Governing Bodies to have 40% female gender representation by the end of the year, or they may face …
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6 things we learned from Ruesha Littlejohn and Lucy Quinn ’s 1st podcast
Ruesha Littlejohn and Lucy Quinn ’s first podcast dropped yesterday, encapsulating their friendship and quick-witted nature in an easily digestible format, while also shedding light on their insider secrets into the reality behind women’s football. The Irish duo have linked up with 90minFootball to launch the ‘Life’s a Pitch’ show, which is set to come out on a biweekly basis. …
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How Did Kickboxer Jodie Browne Make History This Week?
Tallaght’s Jodie Browne made history this week when she stormed to victory at the World Combat Games in Saudi Arabia, becoming the first kickboxer to concurrently hold that title alongside both the European and World Championship accolades. She picked up her latest gold medal when she overcame a South African athlete in the first round, before beating the European Olympic …
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Hannah Tyrell reflects on David Nucifora ‘s reign as the IRFU’s performance director
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Alanna Cunnane
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November 2, 2023
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Interview, Rugby
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2024 Paris Olympic Games, David Humphreys, David Nucifora, fifteens rugby, Hannah Tyrrell, IRFU’s performance director, Irish Rugby, Sarah Delaney, Sevens Rugby
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Yesterday it was announced that David Nucifora is to step down from his role as the IRFU’s performance director, with former Ireland player David Humphreys to take up the position in March of next year. The two will work in tandem until the conclusion of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, which will be Nucifora’s last act in the post. Former …
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Jamie Finn speaks out about her exclusion from the World Cup Squad for the first time
When Vera Pauw announced Ireland’s World Cup squad back in June, the absence of one name sent shockwaves through WNT supporters around the country- Jamie Finn. Not only did she play in six of Ireland’s nine qualification games, she also started in their infamous playoff win over Scotland, and proved herself on countless occasions to be a player that was …
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Stephanie Roche ‘s Puskas nominated goal 10 years on
On the 20th of October 2013 Stephanie Roche scored a goal that shook the world, helping to change the perception of women’s football with one fell swoop. The Peamount United ace saw her goal versus Wexford Youths in the Women’s National League nominated for a Puskas award, pitting herself up against James Rodríguez and Robin van Persie in the final …
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How Scott Bemand Is Promoting A Pitch Perfect tune out of Ireland in the XV3 series
Irish rugby head coach Scott Bemand had his side singing during their record win over Kazakhstan last week, and he’s hoping to maintain that symphony when they take on Colombia in the second round of the XV3 series on Saturday. Joined by one of his co captains, Sam Monaghan, at a press conference this morning, he reflected on the dominant …
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