International Tournament
Green Army to the World Cup? What happens next?
July 26, 2017 | 1,504 views | Leave a commentThe Irish women’s seventh place finish at the Hockey World League Semi-Final sees them third on the list of sides waiting to find out whether they qualify for the 2018 World Cup.
McFerran hails O’Flanagan “turning point” as Ireland prove their quality on world stage
July 25, 2017 | 1,097 views | Leave a commentJohn Flack speaks to Zoe Wilson, Ayeisha McFerran and Arlene Boyles about the Irish women’s Hockey World League heroics in Johannesburg
Sothern strikes to guarantee Irish ticket to World Cup
July 23, 2017 | 856 views | Leave a commentAlan Sothern’s 49th minute saw Ireland’s men land World Cup qualification for the first time since 1990 as his solo goal saw off New Zealand in the World League’s fifth place playoff under Johannesburg’s Saturday night lights.
Amazing Grace and final quarter double sees big World Cup boost for Green Army
July 22, 2017 | 781 views | Leave a commentKatie Mullan and Lizzie Colvin both struck either side of the 48th minute to see Ireland land what could be a crucial 2-1 win over India in the World Cup qualification shake-up.
Shoot-out magic puts Ireland all but ends 28-year wait for World Cup berth
July 21, 2017 | 803 views | Leave a commentBarring a series of miracles, Ireland’s men have assured their place at a first World Cup since 1990 as they ground out a shoot-out win over France in Johannesburg.
Direct road to London closed by South African hosts
July 20, 2017 | 652 views | Leave a commentThe Irish women’s second chance at direct qualification for the 2018 World Cup came a cropper as they came unstuck in a 3-0 defeat to South Africa in their fifth to eighth place playoff.
Ireland left frustrated as Cortes holds out Green barrage
July 19, 2017 | 677 views | Leave a commentIreland’s first chance at nailing a World Cup place were denied in horribly frustrating manner as they came up against an inspired Spanish goalkeeper in Johannesburg in their Hockey World League quarter-final.
Ireland denied in first World Cup shot but dream not over
July 18, 2017 | 536 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 | 572 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 | 784 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 | 422 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 | 920 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 | 598 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 | 783 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 | 829 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 | 579 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 | 2,344 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 | 1,033 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 | 991 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 | 702 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.