France v Ireland on RTÉ2, RTÉ Radio 1 and RTÉ Player: who is commentating on the Women’s World Cup qualifier?

Match date: 9 June 2026

France v Ireland in the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup qualifying campaign is live in Ireland on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player from 7.30pm, with full radio coverage on RTÉ Radio 1 through Inside Sport. RTÉ’s build-up is the main place to watch and listen in Ireland, while the match also carries major significance for Carla Ward’s side as they chase a direct route to Brazil.[1][4]

The game takes place at the Stade des Alpes in Grenoble and kicks off at 8pm Irish time, with Ireland needing a win to top the group and qualify automatically for next summer’s tournament. Anything else would send them into the autumn play-offs, though they are already assured of at least a seeded place.[2][4]

On television, Marie Crowe presents RTÉ’s coverage alongside main commentator Cathal Mullaney and co-commentator Rianna Jarrett. Crowe is one of RTÉ Sport’s best-known presenters and has become a familiar face across major live football coverage, while Mullaney is a long-established RTÉ commentator and Jarrett adds recent international playing experience to the broadcast team. RTÉ’s TV punditry is led by Karen Duggan and Louise Quinn, with Shane Dawson reporting from the ground.[4]

The radio coverage on RTÉ Radio 1 is fronted by Damien O’Meara, with John Kenny on commentary and Sue Ronan alongside him as co-commentator. The station’s pundit line-up is unusually deep for a women’s international, with Paul Corry, Méabh De Búrca and Aine O’Gorman all expected to contribute, while Shane Dawson again handles reporting duties.[1]

Méabh De Búrca is also listed for RTÉ News, reflecting the scale of interest in a fixture that could become one of the defining results in Irish women’s football. RTÉ’s coverage is backed by its live blog and news app updates, giving viewers and listeners multiple ways to follow the match as it unfolds.[1][4]

That importance is underlined by Ireland’s recent form. After a famous 3-2 win over the Netherlands in Cork, Carla Ward’s team have put themselves in position to do something extraordinary against a side ranked among the best in the world, and RTÉ’s coverage is being treated as a major event rather than a routine qualifier.[1][2]

For fans looking for the broadcast hub, the key details are simple: RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player for television, RTÉ Radio 1 for live commentary, and RTÉ News for updates and analysis. More background on the competition can be found on the UEFA Women’s European Qualifiers page.

Article generated: 9 June 2026, 20:04 GMT