All five of Munster’s Irish Hockey League representatives need to collect points this weekend, if they are to harbour realistic semi-final ambitions, while Cork C of I’s women enter unknown territory as they travel to Newbridge in the Irish Trophy. Domestically, there’s only one show in town as UCC and Bandon meet in west Cork in a clash that could go a long way to deciding who takes the IHL wildcard playoff spot in the men’s league.
Fourteen Munster girls, including Nicola Kerr (above) have been named in the Irish U18 and U16 squads for the forthcoming season, it was announced earlier today.
Catholic Institute have reaffirmed their status as title favourites over the past couple of weekends, as they maintained their 100% record with victories over Cork Harlequins – who bounced back by seeing off C of I 2-0 – and Bandon.
Cork C of I and Munster U18s will both be sweating on the fitness of Nick Burns, after the star forward suffered a knee injury in their 8-0 Peard Cup rout of Catholic Institute.