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.
Irish topple Germans but series shared
Ireland beat Olympic champions Germany 3-2 in front of 3,000 spectators in Heilbronn before going down 5-2 in game two of a friendly series as Lisnagarvey duo James Lorimer and Daniel Buser made their international debuts.
Quins end on high but EHL berth in jeopardy
Cork Harlequins ended a tough European campaign in Vienna with a 3-2 win over Swiss champions Rotweiss Wettingen, but their seventh place finish in Vienna spells disaster for Irish club’s EuroHockey League hopes.