Ward: We'll Come Back Stronger and Better in Play-Offs

Katie McCabe’s World Cup verdict as Ireland captain looks to play-offs

Ireland will compete in the World Cup play-offs after Tuesday night’s defeat in Grenoble saw them lose out to France on automatic qualification.

‘I have nothing but love and pride for this group’ - Carla Ward praises Ireland side after defeat

Ireland manager will now prepare her side for a playoff route in a bid to make Brazil next year

Ward: We'll come back stronger and better in play-offs

Republic of Ireland boss Carla Ward said her team will come back "stronger and better" when the World Cup play-offs roll round in October.

World Cup play-offs next for Ireland after another narrow French loss

Defeating a French side that hadn’t lost a home World Cup qualifier for 21 years was always a long shot but Carla Ward will leave Grenoble feeling at least a draw was merited.

'To be disappointed to get beat in this position shows a hell of a lot of how far we've come'

Ireland boss Carla Ward reflects on the 1-0 defeat to France, and missing out on automatic World Cup qualification.

Ireland head for 2027 World Cup playoffs after frustrating defeat to France

Ireland will have to go through the playoffs if they are to qualify for next summer’s Women’s World Cup in Brazil after losing 1-0 to France in Grenoble. It was always going to be a daunting task for Carla Ward’s side in the Alps, and from the early stages, Les Bleus were the dominant side. Irish keeper Courtney Brosnan did well to keep the hosts out on a couple of occasions, but the Everton stopper could do nothing as Melvine Malard, who scored…