The 41-year-old's contract is set to run until the end of the 2027 Women's World Cup campaign, with the Girls in Green aiming for consecutive qualifications

Ward is an outstanding coach, making her appointment a statement of intent from FAI director of football Marc Canham and chief executive David Courell that failure to qualify for Euro 2025 will not slow the march of this Katie McCabe-led squad towards the 2027 World Cup in Brazil.

Former Aston Villa boss Carla Ward has been appointed the new head coach of the Republic of Ireland through to the end of the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) confirmed on Wednesday.

Carla Ward, Ireland's new head coach, doesn't shy away from a challenge and isn't put off by the controversy that emerged just as her name was announced to take what she saw as a coveted job.

The Republic of Ireland have unveiled Carla Ward as their new manager. The former Aston Villa boss has signed a deal taking her through to the end of the 2027 World Cup.The ex-Sheffield United,

Carla Ward has outlined her determination to lead Ireland to the World Cup in 2027. The Girls in Green are aiming to put the disappointment of their failure in December’s play-offs to book their place at Euro 2025 behind them, and secure back-to-back World Cup qualifications.

Former Aston Villa women's manager Carla Ward will take over as coach of the Ireland women's team, the country's football association (FAI) said on Wednesday.