Women's World Cup 2023
Piers Morgan hit with backlash after Women’s World Cup final joke

Piers Morgan hit with backlash after Women’s World Cup final joke

Some labelled Morgan a ‘disgrace’ for the ‘patronising’ joke Piers Morgan has prompted anger after he made a joke on social media about the Women’s World Cup final. On Sunday morning, England took on Spain, with both nations making their first ever appearance in a World Cup final. It was Spain who triumphed though, winning […]

2 years ago

RTÉ panel question Ireland’s attacking strategy in World Cup opener loss

RTÉ panel question Ireland’s attacking strategy in World Cup opener loss

Karen Duggan said it was “not a tactic.” The Republic of Ireland’s Women’s World Cup opener ultimately ended in bitter disappointment, despite a spirited second-half performance, as Australia managed to hold on to a 1-0 win by the skin of their teeth in Sydney. Vera Pauw’s team rallied in the final half hour, creating excellent […]

2 years ago

RTÉ Player suffers commentary nightmare for World Cup opener

RTÉ Player suffers commentary nightmare for World Cup opener

RTÉ experiencing a bad start to the campaign. We’re underway in Sydney as the Republic of Ireland face off against the tournament co-hosts Australia and there’s already some problems. However, those issues aren’t on the pitch, rather it’s at home in Ireland where RTÉ Player viewers have had a nightmare trying to watch on from […]

2 years ago

FIFA blocks Katie McCabe from wearing OneLove armband at World Cup

FIFA blocks Katie McCabe from wearing OneLove armband at World Cup

FIFA have blocked the armband for the second World Cup in a row. Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe has been refused permission by FIFA to wear the OneLove armband in matches at the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand this summer. A request by the FAI was made several months ago for McCabe […]

2 years ago