More heartbreak, more drama – and no World Cup berth
Ireland’s World Cup qualification dreams were all but dashed as they were undone by a goal that shouldn’t have stood in a 1-0 defeat to Spain in Rotterdam yesterday.
Six-shooters Belgium dispose of improving Irish
Belgium had too much in their locker for a game Ireland, as an entertaining 6-3 victory ended the green machine’s hopes of reaching a World League semi-final in Rotterdam yesterday.
Over-run Irish need new inspiration
Ireland’s harrowing 5-0 defeat at the hands of Olympic silver medallists the Netherlands in Rotterdam last night has left a daunting path ahead of them if they are to reach a first World Cup since 1990.
Strong showings from Irish masters
Ireland’s masters teams put in some stellar performances at the Home Nations tournaments in Dublin this weekend but were edged out by England for the titles.
Blacksticks tame off-colour Irish
Ireland will look to patch up their short corner defence as they bid to get their World League semi-final campaign back on track against a new-look Netherlands tonight (7pm), having lost 4-2 to New Zealand on Saturday.
Ireland disappointed by Indian draw
Ireland felt vexed by some late video referral decisions as a a 4-4 World League semi-final draw with India in Rotterdam yesterday was seen as an opportunity lost.