Ireland international Jessie Stapleton seals season-long loan to Sunderland

NEW VENTURE: Jessie Stapleton during a Republic of Ireland women's training session. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Ireland women’s international Jessie Stapleton has joined English Championship outfit Sunderland from West Ham United on loan for the season.

The seven-times capped versatile player was snapped up by the Hammers in 2023 on a long-term contract after winning the double with Shelbourne and was loaned to Reading last season.