The slogan of “No guts, no glory” that greets Ireland's players on the way into the Stadion Galgenwaard will resonate. This Dutch side Ireland visit carries a different motivation to appease the 15,000 anticipated turnout. What confronts Carla Ward and her Ireland team is the challenge of exposing those frailties. Star quality is in abundance across the Dutch team, Chelsea represented, as they were, in the French side. Denise O’Sullivan looked a doubt when hobbling off the pitch on Tuesday but Ward is adamant she’ll be back for the double-header against Poland on April 14 and 18.

Source: Irish Examiner March 07, 2026 17:10 UTC