Ireland WNT Set To Face USA In First Of Two June Friendlies

The Ireland Women’s National Team has travelled stateside for a pair of high-profile international friendlies against the United States this week. The first fixture will take place on Thursday, June 26th at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado. The teams will meet again just three days later, on Sunday, June 29th, at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. These two …

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Ireland WNT to return to Páirc Uí Chaoimh in June

The Ireland Women’s National Team will finish the group stages of their 2025 UEFA Nations League campaign by taking on Slovenia in Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Tuesday, June 3rd. This will be the second time that the WNT will have played in the Cork venue following last year’s 3-1 victory over France in front of 18,399 spectators. The Girls in …

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3 Women’s Sports Events To Bookmark This Weekend

As sports fans across Ireland gear up for an action-packed weekend, three major events are set to take centre stage, each bringing its own unique brand of excitement. From the track to the pitch, top athletes and teams will battle for glory in what promises to be a thrilling few days of competition.   National Indoor Championships: Stars Ready to …

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Lidl Ireland Shines Spotlight on Need for Visibility of Women’s Sport

Research reveals 1 in 4 are more interested in women’s sport than 12 months ago 43% say not knowing any athletes is a barrier to attending a female sports event 24% of current LGFA players say gender issues and cultural or societal norms are biggest barrier to becoming a role model On the 14th of January, Lidl Ireland and the …

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Explained: Why the FA have transferred ownership of the WSL and the Championship to a new entity

A new entity will take over ownership of the WSL and the Championship from the FA, a statement from the governing body of football in England has confirmed today. There it was outlined that a new independent company, the Women’s Professional Leagues Limited (WPLL), will now assume responsibility for the Barclays Women’s Super League and Barclays Women’s Championship, in a …

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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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Draw for the WFAI Cup Yields Some tasty matchups

The Draw for WFAI Cup was held this afternoon, yielding some tasty matchups for the first round. Hosted by Shane Dawson, it was held live from the National Sport Ireland Campus, and saw Ciara Murray, Head of Marketing at Sports Direct and former Women’s Premier Division player Vanessa Ogbonna pick out the teams. As the reigning champions, Athlone Town were …

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Join Our Exclusive Match Day Women’s Football Bingo!

As the buzz around the upcoming Republic of Ireland vs Sweden women’s football match grows, we’re bringing an extra layer of excitement to fans watching from home. Say hello to a unique experience with our custom-designed Women’s Football (WOSO) Bingo! In anticipation of the big game at Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Friday, 31 May 2024, we’ve crafted a special …

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Women’s Super League on Brink of Record £9 Million Barclays Sponsorship Agreement

Barclays is on the brink of doubling its investment in the Women’s Super League (WSL) and Women’s Championship, nearing a monumental sponsorship deal. Telegraph Sport reports that the bank is ready to grant approximately £9 million per season for the exclusive title sponsorship rights, nearly double the amount from the previous 2022-2025 agreement. This new deal represents more than quadruple …

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