Ireland, Carla Ward

Carla Ward opens Ireland account on a positive with ‘scrappy win’
Every long journey starts with a single step and Carla Ward took a welcome stride in the right direction on her bow as head coach of the Republic of Ireland women’s team. Ward’s ambition is to lead the team to the 2027 World Cup where the sun and samba beat of the Copacabana will seem
‘It wasn’t pretty’ - Ireland boss Carla Ward offers an honest assessment of first game
Kyra Carusa’s goal deep into first-half stoppage time gave Ward a winning start to her reign, and to Ireland’s Nations League campaign. But the new boss admitted that the game was “scrappy” as her players adjusted to a new system.
Ireland look to the future as Carla Ward’s reign kicks off against Turkey
A month on from her appointment as Eileen Gleeson’s successor, Carla Ward will get her reign as Republic of Ireland head coach under way against Turkey in Tallaght on Friday evening in the opening game of the team’s Nations League campaign.
Republic of Ireland win 'wasn't pretty' - Ward
Republic of Ireland manager Carla Ward says her side's 1-0 win against Turkey in the Women's Nations League "wasn't pretty" but that the three points were the "most important thing".
Carla Ward frustrated but gets off to winning start as Ireland boss with Turkey victory
Carla Ward couldn’t hide her frustration on the touchline as Ireland made a meal of their Nations League win against Turkey on Friday night. Kyra Carusa’s goal decided the tie, but the performance was a few notches below what the new Girls in Green gaffer would have expected on her first 90 minutes in the job.
‘We have a fresh slate’ – Ireland star looks ahead to life under Carla Ward
As Emily Murphy is one of the few current players in the Republic of Ireland women's set-up to have worked directly under new head coach Carla Ward, she has
Ireland WNT Player Ratings As Carla Ward Era Begins With A Win In Windy Tallaght
Carla Ward managed the Ireland WNT for the first time tonight against Turkey. A Kyra Carusa goal was the difference as Ireland claimed the win.
Republic of Ireland beat Turkey in Ward's first game
Carla Ward's reign as Republic of Ireland manager gets off to a winning start as her side beat Turkey 1-0 in the Women's Nations League.
Ireland start life under Carla Ward with scrappy win over Türkiye
THE HISTORY BOOKS will say the Carla Ward Era began with a win. As the final whistle sounded, the new Ireland head coach clenched her fist and embraced her coaching staff, and will have been relieved to escape with all three points.
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Who is Carla Ward, the new Ireland women’s head coach and former Aston Villa boss
Carla Ward was appointed as the successor to Eileen Gleeson, whose contract was not renewed after the Euro 2025 play-off ...
Carla Ward explains why Ireland don’t need ‘drastic changes’ as Katie McCabe vows ‘way more’ to come from squad
THE Carla Ward era begins tonight for the Girls in Green, with the new gaffer stressing to her team not to forget how far ...
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Ireland boss Carla Ward takes positives but admits Euro hangover may have played role in sluggish win over Turkey
Carla Ward admitted Ireland’s Euro 2025 play-off despair may have prompted a hangover as her side struggled to a 1-0 win ...
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Girls in Green start Carla Ward era with hard-fought victory over Turkey
Carla Ward got her Republic of Ireland reign up and running with a hard-fought and scrappy Nations League victory over Turkey ...
Ireland v Turkey live score updates: Women’s Nations League
Hello and welcome to live coverage of the Women’s Nations League game between Ireland and Turkey, in Tallaght Stadium.
Katie McCabe still getting over ‘one of worst moments of my life’ as she aims to get Carla Ward era off to perfect start
IRELAND captain Katie McCabe wants to lift the Girls in Green after “one of the worst” moments of her life against Wales. ...
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Carla Ward urges Ireland to resist going into 'chaos mode'
Carla Ward said her Republic of Ireland players strayed into "chaos mode" during their scrappy Nations League 1-0 defeat of ...
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Indo Sport podcast: Stephen Bradley vs FAI | Liverpool slip up | The Carla Ward era begins
Stephen Bradley's explosive press conference, Carla Ward's first game as Ireland WNT manager, another missed opportunity for Liverpool and Real Madrid's demolition of Man City are all on the menu for ...