Europe
Glens set for seventh place playoff after Casa Pia loss
June 9, 2019 | 498 views | Leave a commentGlenanne will play for seventh place early on Monday morning after they fell to Portuguese champions Casa Pia Atletico Clube on day three of the men’s EuroHockey Trophy in Wettingen.
Glenanne fall to EuroHockey Trophy defeat to hosts
June 8, 2019 | 470 views | Leave a commentGlenanne’s chances of reaching the EuroHockey Club Trophy final came to an end at the hands of hosts Rotweiss Wettingen in Switzerland.
Brownlow earns hair-rising draw for Glens on opening day
June 7, 2019 | 681 views | Leave a commentStephen Brownlow’s 53rd minute penalty stroke salvaged a dramatic 4-4 for Glenanne against Belarus’s SC Stroitel Brest in their opening EuroHockey Club Trophy tie after a topsy-turvy battle in Wettingen.
Glens facing tough Swiss test in pursuit of second Irish EHL ticket
June 5, 2019 | 967 views | Leave a commentJoe Brennan is anticipating a huge challenge as his Glenanne side take on Belarussian, Swiss and Portuguese opposition in the group stages of the EuroHockey Club Trophy in Wettingen this weekend.
Loreto end on a high to boost Irish hopes of retaining top tier place
April 22, 2019 | 1,112 views | Leave a commentLoreto gave Ireland’s hopes of retaining their place at the top table of European hockey a big boost as two goals in a 35 second spell saw them beat Belarus’s Ritm Grodno 2-1 in Amsterdam.
Loreto to battle for seventh as UCD still in gold contention
April 21, 2019 | 695 views | Leave a commentLoreto will battle for seventh place in the women’s EuroHockey Club Cup while UCD are right in the mix for a potential final place in the Trophy following Saturday’s action in continental competition.
UCD go close to victory over Holcs as Loreto and TRR lose in Euro challenges
April 19, 2019 | 913 views | Leave a commentUCD produced the performance of the day from an Irish perspective in the EuroHockey competitions as they drew 1-1 with hosts Holcombe in Kent in the Trophy.
Loreto and UCD ready for European challenges
April 18, 2019 | 548 views | Leave a commentLoreto face the toughest possible quarter-final in the EuroHockey Club Cup as they look to dethrone Den Bosch, the dominant force for almost 20 years, when they meet in Amsterdam.
Three Rock dreams of Dragon-slaying denied in Eindhoven
April 18, 2019 | 471 views | Leave a commentFor a second year running, Three Rock Rovers battled hard but found the Euro Hockey League KO8 out of range as they fell to Belgian outfit KHC Dragons.
Hosking hoping Three Rock have stomach for EHL Dragon-slaying
April 16, 2019 | 434 views | Leave a commentA year on from a now infamous 20-10 defeat to KHC Dragons, Three Rock Rovers are facing up to a rematch with the Belgian champions hoping for a vastly different outcome in the Euro Hockey League KO16.
Ards finish strong to retain Ireland’s place in Europe
February 18, 2019 | 250 views | Leave a commentArds did Ulster and Irish hockey proud at the weekend when they finished a very creditable fifth at the EuroHockey Indoor Challenge tournament in Douai, France.
Ards in uncharted territory ahead of Euro indoors in France
February 13, 2019 | 493 views | Leave a commentArds will be in uncharted territory in more ways than one when they represent Ireland at the European Indoor Championship in France this weekend, writes John Flack.
Rovers through to Euro promotion pool in Oslo
February 9, 2019 | 443 views | Leave a commentThree Rock Rovers advanced to the EuroHockey Indoor Challenge I promotion pool as group winners in Oslo following an ever-improving set of performances.
Three Rock going deep underground in search for Euro glory
February 7, 2019 | 375 views | Leave a commentThree Rock Rovers are going deep underground for their latest European adventure as they travel to Oslo for the EuroHockey Indoor Club Challenge I this weekend.
Walsh has stomach for the Indian battle as Ireland take every precaution
October 28, 2018 | 1,225 views | Leave a commentDaragh Walsh says the Irish men’s team have already spent six months trying to get their stomachs ready for the World Cup in India in late November.
Rovers return to domestic matters with big Garvey test
October 12, 2018 | 654 views | Leave a commentThree Rock Rovers return to domestic action following their success at the Euro Hockey League ROUND1 in Barcelona, winning through to the KO16 on goal difference.
Rovers play waiting game after dramatic late draw
October 6, 2018 | 710 views | Leave a commentLuke Madeley’s equaliser with 70 seconds to go earned Three Rock Rovers a 1-1 draw with Junior FC at the Euro Hockey League in Barcelona, giving them a chance at qualifying for the KO16.
Rovers run up biggest Irish win in the EHL
October 5, 2018 | 804 views | Leave a commentThree Rock Rovers produced the biggest win by an Irish club in Euro Hockey League history as they smashed Racing Club de France 6-0, giving them a great shot at reaching the KO16 in Barcelona.
Rovers looking to hit the ground running in Barcelona
October 4, 2018 | 617 views | Leave a commentThree Rock Rovers are looking to hit the ground running in Barcelona at EHL ROUND1 after a short run-in of domestic matches in preparation for their games with Racing Club de France and Spain’s Junior FC.
The Irish abroad: Tice a big hit down under
September 24, 2018 | 695 views | Leave a commentThe Irish abroad enjoyed a week to remember with Lena Tice taking gold with North Harbour from New Zealand’s Hockey League the highlight; a round-up of how the wild geese got on this week around the world