International Tournament
Ireland denied in first World Cup shot but dream not over
July 18, 2017 | 228 views | Leave a commentIreland’s women pushed Argentina all the way but ultimately fell 2-1 to the world number three side in their Hockey World League quarter-final tie in Johannesburg, missing out in their first direct shot at World Cup qualification.
Stakes set to rise against Spain after men’s HWL group stages
July 17, 2017 | 317 views | Leave a commentCraig Fulton’s Irish men’s team will face a date with Spain in their first chance at landing a 2018 World Cup spot as the preliminary phase of the Hockey World League ended with a 2-0 loss to Germany in Johannesburg.
O’Donoghue strikes late to see Green Machine through to HWL quarter-finals
July 13, 2017 | 466 views | Leave a commentIreland’s men emulated their female counterparts by reaching the quarter-final of the Hockey World League Semi-Final in Johannesburg thanks to a 2-1 win over Egypt.
Ireland find Belgium too hot to handle as unbeaten streak comes to an end
July 11, 2017 | 216 views | Leave a commentIreland’s 15-game unbeaten run came to an abrupt end in Johannesburg as the pumped-up Red Lions of Belgium showed their class, running up a 6-2 scoreline in their second Hockey World League group game.
Green Army cruelly denied famous win over Germany
July 10, 2017 | 674 views | Leave a commentIreland were cruelly denied a famous victory over Germany, one that could have all but assured their passage through to the quarter-finals of the World League in Johannesburg by Nike Lorenz’s controversial corner on the final hooter.
Winning habit continues for Irish men against hosts
July 9, 2017 | 361 views | Leave a commentIreland’s men began their Hockey World League Semi-Final with a 2-0 win over hosts South Africa in Johannesburg courtesy of goals from Matthew Nelson and Shane O’Donoghue
Polish magic shows off new-look Green Machine
July 8, 2017 | 589 views | Leave a commentFor Conor Harte, Ireland’s glorious fifth goal against Poland in March provided the moment when there was a feeling that things were coming together nicely for the green machine.
Ireland and Japan inseparable in HWL Semi-Final opener
July 8, 2017 | 592 views | Leave a commentHockey World League Semi-Final Ireland 1 (R Upton) Japan 1 (S Oikawa) “Not the worst result” was Graham Shaw’s assessment of Ireland’s opening draw at the Hockey World League Semi-Final in Johannesburg as the split the difference with Japan, ranked four places higher on the world list. Indeed, by almost all stats, the two sides […]
Third time’s a charm as Upton finally gets extended opportunity to shine for Green Army
July 8, 2017 | 262 views | Leave a commentRoisin Upton is hoping to continue making up for lost time with the Irish women’s team as they look to land a 2018 World Cup spot over the course of the next two weeks.
Mullan taking the long and winding road to Green Army captaincy
July 6, 2017 | 1,276 views | Leave a commentNew captain Katie Mullan talks about her dual passion for hockey and camogie, the long distances on the road, playing multiple positions and learning lessons from Valencia 2015 to propel Ireland to the 2018 World Cup
Fulton reading little into healthy stats ahead of HWL3
July 3, 2017 | 816 views | Leave a commentCraig Fulton is not reading much into the Irish men’s superb run of form in 2017 to date other than the upbeat mood it has brought the new-look side as a glut of new faces make their mark ahead of the World League Semi-Final
Green Army in confident mood for World Cup qualification bid
July 2, 2017 | 693 views | Leave a commentGraham Shaw’s Irish women’s team jetted out to Johannesburg last Thursday evening in confident mood but wary not to get “carried away” by recent results in the final countdown for the World League Semi-Finals.
Conor Harte back for Green Machine’s World Cup bid
June 27, 2017 | 384 views | Leave a commentConor Harte has overcome a knock to take up a place in the Irish men’s squad for July’s Hockey World League Semi-final tournament in Johannesburg, the main qualifier for the 2018 World Cup.
Loughran set for world ranking tournament debut as Shaw names panel for HWL3
June 21, 2017 | 1,004 views | Leave a commentSinead Loughran is set for her world ranking tournament debut as she earned a place in Graham Shaw’s final plans for the Irish women’s tilt at 2018 World Cup qualification via the World League Semi-Final which takes place in Johannesburg next month.
Hockey Ireland misses out on new Pro Hockey League
June 11, 2017 | 1,528 views | Comments (1)Ireland’s bid to be part world hockey’s Pro League came to an end as they were left out of the International Hockey Federation’s final list, released on Sunday, for the first four seasons of the competition that launches in January 2019.
Bacchus back to hone Irish technical skills
May 18, 2017 | 1,289 views | Leave a commentColin “Bacchus” Stewart has returned to Ireland to link up with Graham Shaw’s women’s side until September as the national technical coach for an intense summer featuring a World Cup qualification bid and a return to Europe’s top tier.
Ireland’s women up to 15th in the world
April 11, 2017 | 677 views | Leave a commentThe Irish women found out their destination and group opponents for the World League semi-finals on the day it was confirmed they have moved up to 15th in the world rankings.
Second surgery set to rule Frazer out of summer series
March 20, 2017 | 747 views | Leave a commentIreland look certain to be without their inspirational team captain Megan Frazer for the World League 3 tournament in the summer which will determine whether they can reach the 2018 World Cup in London, writes John Flack.
Ireland add golden shoot-out win to HWL3 ticket
March 19, 2017 | 1,220 views | Leave a commentIreland added Hockey World League Round 2 gold on Sunday evening to their all-important to the next phase of the competition with a 4-2 shoot-out win over France at Stormont.
Composed Ireland see off Wales to advance World Cup hopes
March 18, 2017 | 765 views | Leave a commentIreland produced a composed performance to come from a goal down to beat Wales 3-1, guaranteeing they will advance not just to Sunday’s final but also to Round 3 of the World League where the World Cup 2018 tickets will be decided.