Person: Megan Rapinoe

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Kieran Shannon: Gains made by women's sports can't be allowed to slip away

It seemed the most perfectly timed as well as inspired of campaigns: 20x20, by and for 2020, a year in which more young girls – along with the rest of us – could see her to aspire someday to maybe be her: another Noelle Healy or Niamh Kilkenny.

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Lionel Messi claims sixth Ballon d’Or ahead of Virgil van Dijk

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Messi named FIFA player of the year ahead of Van Dijk and Ronaldo

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Gallery: Triumphant US Women's soccer team show off World Cup at New York homecoming

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'You're excluding people': Megan Rapinoe delivers powerful message to Donald Trump on national TV

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Ireland to take on USA as part of World Cup winner's victory tour

Rapinoe stands as a symbol for the struggle to ensure greater equality

At last, at last. Equality is back on the agenda.

Tue, 09 Jul, 2019

'I didn’t want to be distracted' - Irish ref who officiated World Cup final stayed away from social media before game

Irish soccer referee Michelle O’Neill, who lined out as an assistant referee in the women’s world cup in France on Sunday has told of how she closed all her social media accounts in the run up to the final.

Mon, 08 Jul, 2019

The Kieran Shannon interview with Louise Quinn: Changing her game

Republic of Ireland defender Louise Quinn has been one of the punditry stars of a groundbreaking World Cup for women's football. But she won't be satisfied until she has starred in one on the pitch. The Arsenal stalwart won't back away from a challenge, having had to completely change her playing style to become an integral part of a star-studded multinational side now chasing Champions League glory.

Sat, 06 Jul, 2019

World Cup is on the right side of history

There are few enough human activities that breathe by facilitating a cheek-by-jowl proximity of euphoria and despair. Sport is one — as myriad examples will show this weekend.

Sat, 06 Jul, 2019

Lucy Bronze defends England’s penalty taking

England full-back Lucy Bronze has defended her team’s penalty taking after they once again had a spot-kick saved, this time in their Women’s World Cup semi-final loss to the United States.

Thu, 04 Jul, 2019

Storm in a teacup? There was quite a reaction to Alex Morgan's goal celebration against England

"And that’s the tea."

Wed, 03 Jul, 2019

Three women of courage rock the male establishment in a big way

Each has shown courage, resolve, and great timing in pushing forward their very different agendas, writes Terry Prone

Mon, 01 Jul, 2019

USA knock out hosts France to set up Women's World Cup semi-final with England

The United States are through to the semi-finals of the Women's World Cup.

Fri, 28 Jun, 2019

VAR starting to feel like a terrifying all-seeing eye

“I just hope it’s a total shitshow circus.”

Thu, 27 Jun, 2019

Rapinoe strikes twice from the spot to guide USA into World Cup quarter-finals

The United States needed two penalties to see off a stubborn Spain side and advance to the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup with a 2-1 win in Reims.

Mon, 24 Jun, 2019

Don’t dismiss ‘player power’. It’s driving change in women’s sport

It’s Sunday morning and English actress Emma Thompson has just been on the radio with Miriam O’Callaghan. She noted that things are better for women in society and we need to be appreciative of the change that has and is happening. At the same time, she remarked that we have to keep pushing, especially when opportunities arise to do so.

Fri, 14 Jun, 2019

Women can’t just let their football do the talking