Malaysia leave Irish hopes on the rocks
Ireland’s World Cup qualification dreams are already hanging by a thread following a disastrous 3-0 defeat by Malaysia in Santiago this afternoon.
Tyro Taylor forces another playoff
It’s title play-off time once more in Munster after Cork Harlequins were held to a 2-2 draw by Catholic Institute in an intriguing clash in dense fog at Farmer’s Cross on Saturday, with 14-year-old Acacia Taylor’s (above) brace helping the holders twice come from behind.
Dogged Midleton end cup hunger in style
Midleton College ended a two-decade Munster Senior Schoolboys Cup drought in fine style at Garryduff yesterday, resisting a last-ditch fightback to see off Ashton 3-2 in a pulsating tie.
Munster’s IHL hopes fade
C of I and Quins failed to get the wins they needed to keep their slim hopes of an IHL semi-final slot alive, though Jason Lynch’s (above) Lisnagarvey are well in with a shout while Conor and David Harte’s Pembroke have booked their place in the last four.
Women’s title race goes to the wire
As has long been flagged, the race for the Munster women’s title race will come down to the final game next weekend, after UCC kept their hopes alive with a 2-1 win at Catholic Institute today.
Old masters Quins back in driving seat
Jane Chapple’s superb second half equaliser placed Cork Harlequins’ Munster title hopes firmly in their own hands, remaining unscathed from back-to-back ties against title rivals UCC.