Munster sides reveal their hand
Two more Munster panels have been named this week ahead of the upcoming interpros in October and November, with the U16 girls and U18 boys confirming their final panels.
UL revel in shock Quins raid
As shocks in Munster hockey go, this was more full-blown earthquake than minor tremor. University of Limerick captain Steph Peters had promised her side would be more competitive this term, but she couldn’t possibly have imagined they’d start the campaign with a 2-1 away win over Cork Harlequins.
Presidential salute proves an inspiration
Seeing Barack Obama in the flesh, defeating Princeton and learning about tailgating (it’s not what you think) – all in a week’s work for our American diarist
Six return for Munster U18s
There’s a familiar look to the Munster U18 girls this year, with six returnees among the panel named by coach David Egner for next month’s interpros.
Belvedere confirm demotion
Belvedere have confirmed they will not compete in Division One of the Munster Senior Women’s League this season, citing player loss as a primary factor in their decision to demote themselves.
Tough times don’t last, but tough people do
SFHA diarist Rebecca Barry scores her first goal for the Richmond Spiders but also feels the sharp end of American sport’s insistence that no game can end in a draw.