Ireland’s Katie McCabe and Abbie Larkin talk Páirc Uí Chaoimh game excitement, “fangirling” over Rhasidat Adeleke and more
Ireland’s Katie McCabe and Abbie Larkin are living proof of the rise that has been witnessed in women’s sport over the last number of years, and although they’re key stakeholders in the journey, they’re also keen observers too. Speaking at the announcement of of Larkin’s as a new Cadbury ambassador for their Supporter & A Half Campaign, they marvelled at …
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Ireland WNT squad confirmed for EURO 2025 Qualifiers vs England and France
The Ireland Women’s National Team will take on England and France in their final two Group A3 games as part of qualifying for EURO 2025. Head Coach Eileen Gleeson has selected a 26-player squad for the trip to Carrow Road to face European champions England on Friday, July 12th before hosting France in Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Tuesday, July 16th. …
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Which Ireland players are the recipients of the 2024 Sky WNT Fund?
Sky Ireland has announced the recipients of the 2024 Sky WNT Fund – an annual bursary of €25,000, established by Sky to provide financial assistance to members of the Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team. Now in its third year, the Sky WNT Fund is designed to empower recipients by providing financial support that goes towards academic studies and career …
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Inside England goalkeeper Mary Earps’ move to PSG
England goalkeeper Mary Earps has completed her transfer from Manchester United to Paris St-Germain, signing a two year contract with the French giants. Following a five year stint and 125 appearances with the Red Devils, a statement from the Lioness star spoke of how one of the main reasons behind her switch was that the “club is about to undergo …
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Reading Women’s Football Club at Risk Of Women’s Team & Girl’s Academy Closure
Reading Women’s Football Club are currently await agonizing news about whether their former Women’s Super League team and its girl’s academy will have a team next season. Recent reports have raised concerns that Reading Women may be forced to withdraw from the second-tier Championship due to financial reasons and a lack of players. According to The Guardian, Reading Women currently …
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New Report Examines Multiple Job Holding in Elite Women’s Football
A report released by FIFA this week, titled, ‘Multiple Job Holding in Elite Women’s Football‘, revealed that more than half of women’s footballers earn less than $5000 a year from their profession alone. The study was conducted by FIFA in conjunction with FIFPRO, the worldwide representative organisation for professional footballers, and Australia’s Edith Cowan University. https://www.instagram.com/p/C8UAflbOxGn/?img_index=1 It surveyed 736 players …
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Denmark men’s football team take stand for gender equality and move for pay parity with women’s side
The Denmark men’s football team took a stand for gender equality this week when they refused a pay rise in favour of working towards equal remuneration for their female counterparts. It comes as they engaged with The Danish Football Association (DBU) to sign a new four year agreement that will come into play after the men’s Euro 2024 tournament in …
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Thornaby FC set to U-turn on decision to disband women’s teams
Thornaby FC are set to U-turn on their decision to disband their women’s teams, following backlash from the general public and superstar figures within professional football. According to reports by the BBC, it comes as the club will also appoint a new CEO, Alison McGee, who’s currently a director at Durata, a company who have sponsored the women’s side over …
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Sexism, diversity and relief over joy: 5 things we learned from Leah Williamson’s Oxford address
Leah Williamson’s Oxford address touched on many topics, from the trajectory of her career since her Euro 2022 success and subsequent injury, to the current state of women’s football. This week, the University’s Union dropped a three part video culmination of her visit on May 16th, ranging from her interview with Oxford Union Librarian, Isabelle Horrocks-Taylor, a direct address to …
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Ex Player Robbie Slater Slams “royal treatment” of Matildas in favour of Australia’s men’s football team
Ex player Robbie Slater has slammed the “royal treatment” of the Australia women’s football team in favour of their male counterparts, in a role reversal to many case studies around the world. Slater, who’s now a sports commentator but did play for teams like Blackburn Rovers, West Ham United, Southampton and Wolves in his time, called out TV station Network …
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