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Reigning champs’ blistering breaks down Green Machine

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Ireland’s men fell to a tough opening 5-1 loss to the three in-a-row chasing Netherlands at the Belfius EuroHockey Championships in the teeming rain in Antwerp.

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Gemma Frazer goes back to Armagh roots

Gemma Frazer has quit Belfast Harlequins after three seasons with the EY Irish Hockey League club and has joined Armagh in a shock move

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Blood, sweat and tears: Jackson eye still on the prize after 250 caps as sixth Euro campaigns beckon

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“I’ve just got to be grateful Bruce has such a soft forehead!” Eight years ago, as his eye slowly made its way back into place over the course of three weeks, it is unlikely John Jackson could have envisaged playing his 250th international cap in the lead-up to the 2019 EuroHockey Championships. He became just […]

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Apprentice Dancer looks to get one over former master as Green Army face down England

Apprentice Dancer looks to get one over former master as Green Army face down England

New Irish coach Sean Dancer says there will be a “couple of tricks up our sleeve” when the Green Army take on England and his long-time mentor on Sunday in his first world ranking game in charge.

Irish abroad looking to make their mark in new US season

Irish abroad looking to make their mark in new US season

The US university hockey season is fast-approaching with 15 Irish players looking forward to the Division One campaign with scrimmages coming up in the next week.

McFerran makes the cut in Dancer’s Euro line-up

McFerran makes the cut in Dancer’s Euro line-up

Ayeisha McFerran has been passed fit to play some part in the women’s EuroHockey Championships which get underway next weekend in Antwerp.

#Belgian series

Belgian set piece efficiency outdoes the Green Machine on Euro Champs’ turf

Belgian set piece efficiency outdoes the Green Machine on Euro Champs’ turf

Ireland’s women got a taster of the turf of the new European Championships in Antwerp as they fell to next to the competition hosts Belgium 4-2 in a challenge match.

#Spain test match

Ireland fall to Spain in final men’s Euro warm-up tie

Ireland fall to Spain in final men’s Euro warm-up tie

Ireland’s men fell to a 2-1 loss to Spain in their final warm-up game for the European Championships.

#Masters

Irish Over-35s land Euro Masters bronze in Rotterdam

Irish Over-35s land Euro Masters bronze in Rotterdam

The Ireland men’s Over-35s landed bronze at the first European Cup in their age group following a fine set of performances in Rotterdam.

#Euro Championships

Olympic goal remains clear focus for Green Army a year on from World Cup silver

Olympic goal remains clear focus for Green Army a year on from World Cup silver

It's a year to the day since Ireland's women won the hearts and minds of the nation by lifting the silver medals at the World Cup but team captain Katie Mullan insists there is still unfinished business to be done, writes John Flack.

Ireland denied win over Spain with last play in Terrassa

Ireland denied win over Spain with last play in Terrassa

Ireland fell to a last minute equaliser for the second time in three outings in Terrassa to leave them in third place from their Four Nations event.

Cross’s Mother instrumental in new man joining the Green Machine

Cross’s Mother instrumental in new man joining the Green Machine

Ireland's new Australian signing Tim Cross has revealed that he owes a debt of gratitude to his Ulster-born mother, who was instrumental in persuading him to switch his allegiance from his country of birth

Ireland draw with England and fall to Malaysia in Four Nations

Ireland draw with England and fall to Malaysia in Four Nations

Ireland drew with England 3-3 and fell 2-1 to Malaysia in their first two Four Nations tournament games in Terrassa.

David Harte a big doubt for Euro championships

David Harte a big doubt for Euro championships

David Harte could miss next month’s European Championships as the two-time world goalkeeper of the year faces a race against time to overcome a muscle inflammation

Evans on the double as Ireland win big again

Evans on the double as Ireland win big again

Ireland’s women ran up another strong win over Italy at Stormont with Nikki Evans scoring twice in an impressive all-round performance.

#Belfast Harlequins

Barr twins join Belfast Harlequins for EYHL campaign

Barr twins join Belfast Harlequins for EYHL campaign

Belfast Harlequins have pulled off a major coup by signing the Barr twins, Bethany and Serena, for the new EY Irish Hockey League season, writes John Flack

#Scotland series

Green Machine take small psychological edge into Euros

Green Machine take small psychological edge into Euros

The Green Machine will take a small psychological edge into next month’s Europeans as they edged a 2-1 win in their second meeting this weekend in Glasgow.

Magnificent seven as Ireland hammer Italy at Stormont

Magnificent seven as Ireland hammer Italy at Stormont

Ireland’s pre-European Championship preparations took a marked step forward as they hammered Italy 7-0 at Stormont in the driving rain.

#Scotland series

Cross and McKibbin debuts in Irish draw with Scotland

Cross and McKibbin debuts in Irish draw with Scotland

Ireland handed debuts to Tim Cross and Peter McKibbin as they drew their first of two test matches against Scotland at a very wet Glasgow National Hockey Centre.

Genesis sign up Munir as head coach and performance director

Genesis sign up Munir as head coach and performance director

Styles on board as new UCD coach

Styles on board as new UCD coach

UCD Men’s Hockey Club have announced Michael Styles will be joining the club this season as first team coach.

Robson joins Irish contingent at Crefelder HTC

Robson joins Irish contingent at Crefelder HTC

Callum Robson has become the latest Irish player to join the exodus to the continent and play on a professional basis as he prepares to team up with his big brother Michael at German club Crefelder HTC

Former Kookaburra selected in Irish panel for Scottish series

Former Kookaburra selected in Irish panel for Scottish series

Former Australian international Tim Cross is set for a first Irish appearance this weekend as he was confirmed in Alexander Cox’s side for the upcoming two-game series with Scotland in Glasgow.

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