Institute escape to victory
Ashton came within three minutes of ending Institute’s 15th-month 100% record at a tie full of intrigue at Ursulines Blackrock on Saturday, going down 2-1 to a late Eimear Cregan strike.
Quins through but C of I falter in the Mournes
Cork Church of Ireland’s miserable recent Irish Senior Cup record doesn’t look any better this morning as they recover from a shock 4-1 defeat away to Kilkeel, but Cork Harlequins’ defence got underway with a win by the same scoreline in Antrim.
’50 Saves of Gray’ help Ireland to bronze
Ireland were left thankful for what one wag termed “The 50 Saves of Gray” as they claimed a brilliant bronze at the Champions Challenge I tournament in Dublin yesterday.
Captains lead by example
The skippers of UCC, Cork C of I and Cork Harlequins all scored twice in comfortable wins in the women’s Division 1, while there was almost a big shock in the men’s league.
Belgian revenge tastes sweet for Ireland
Ireland’s women exacted some sweet revenge over Belgium by defeating them 2-1 with a golden goal to advance to the final four of the Champions Challenge I in Dublin last night.
USA are Ireland’s nemesis once again
Ireland succumbed to a second half USA fightback to lose 3-1 in Belfield and drop to third place in their group of the FIH Champions Challenge I, handing them a quarter-final date with rivals Belgium on Thursday.