International
Irish whirlwind leaves Wilson in a blur
August 5, 2018 | 426 views | Leave a comment“It all seems like a bit of a blur.” It’s not just a product of the reems of sweat fogging up Zoe Wilson’s glasses as the whirlwind of higher and higher ecstasy engulfed her and the Irish women’s team following their World Cup semi-final win over Spain.
Ireland’s fairytale takes on Spanish side on dream run of their own in World Cup semi
August 4, 2018 | 205 views | Leave a commentThe Irish hockey bandwagon rolls on. Over two days in London, the Green Army will have two shots at a medal on the World Cup stage, starting on Saturday at 2pm at London’s Lee Valley with a Sunday game for either bronze or gold.
In their words: the Green Army on their World Cup odyssey
August 3, 2018 | 876 views | Leave a commentIn the wake of Ireland’s amazing shoot-out win over India, there was a packed mixed zone with loads of players giving their thoughts; here’s a few words and clips from Chloe Watkins, Megan Frazer, Katie Mullan, Ayeisha McFerran and Lena Tice
A Southern Fried thread on the road to a World Cup semi-final
August 3, 2018 | 1,414 views | Leave a commentSouthern Fried Hockey’s Alan Good posted a thought-provoking Twitter thread, tying up the strands that have gone into the Irish women’s team and how they have got to the point of a World Cup semi-final against Spain
McFerran’s glorious shoot-out underpins Irish iron will to defeat India
August 3, 2018 | 127 views | Leave a commentWhere will it all end? Ireland’s World Cup run just keeps on rolling as Ayeisha McFerran’s glorious tournament and some sublimely cool heads in a shoot-out saw them edge out India and take a World Cup semi-final spot.
Ireland report full bill of health for crunch India game
August 2, 2018 | 239 views | Leave a commentIrish coach Graham Shaw says his side has a full bill of health ahead of their crunch World Cup date with India this evening (6pm, live on RTE2 and BT Sport) as they look to make more history in London in their quarter-final.
Where to watch Ireland vs India HWC quarter-final
August 1, 2018 | 782 views | Leave a commentRTE 2 will broadcast the Irish women’s World Cup quarter-final match against India on Thursday afternoon while a number of public houses have also confirmed they will broadcast live.
Ireland look to next challenge after narrow England loss
July 29, 2018 | 160 views | Leave a commentThe disappointment of Ireland’s first loss of the World Cup in London is unlikely to linger too long over the Green Army camp as they quickly turn their focus to a date with either India or Italy
Ireland and France tie in final Four Nations tie
July 29, 2018 | 151 views | Leave a commentIreland closed out the Real Four Nations series in Dusseldorf with a 2-2 draw against France in a tight game, leading twice but ultimately being pegged back.
Anything is possible as Ireland look to keep bandwagon rolling against England
July 29, 2018 | 825 views | Leave a commentIn the annals of Irish women’s hockey, there are precious few wins over England on the ledger but such is the bouyant mood around the camp, skipper Katie Mullan says “anything is possible”.
Four German second half goals sees off Ireland
July 27, 2018 | 349 views | Leave a commentFour second half goals saw Germany pull away from Ireland at the Four Nations Cup in Dusseldorf on a day when Callum Robson became the latest Irish international.
The Green Army dream lives on as quarter-final beckons
July 26, 2018 | 743 views | Leave a commentThe incredible dream lives on. Anna O’Flanagan’s 13th minute corner deflection sent the sport into a new stratosphere as a gritty dog-fight saw Ireland grasp an incredible top spot in Pool B at the Hockey World Cup.
Ireland get further boost as England and US draw
July 25, 2018 | 339 views | Leave a commentIreland’s women could become the first side to reach the World Cup quarter-finals if they can land their second successive victory in London on Thursday afternoon when they take on India.
Ireland savour the moment with magical World Cup win over US
July 24, 2018 | 446 views | Leave a commentDeirdre Duke’s glorious counter-strikes sent Ireland’s women into dreamland as they won their first World Cup tie in 16 years with a breathtaking 3-1 win over USA on Saturday evening in London.
Cox a major coup for Irish senior men’s team
July 24, 2018 | 722 views | Leave a commentIrish hockey have secured a major coup with the announcement of Alexander Cox as the new senior men’s coach for the upcoming World Cup campaign and the hope he can be pinned down on a longer-term basis. The vacancy came up following Craig Fulton’s shock decision to depart the role he had made his own […]
Five-star Irish U-18s keep alive survival hopes at Euros
July 21, 2018 | 624 views | Leave a commentIreland’s Under-18 boys gave themselves a chance at avoiding relegation from the European top tier as they beat Poland 5-0 in Santander.
Daly’s dual passion driving her on for World Cup
July 19, 2018 | 516 views | Leave a commentA lifetime in the making, the multiple sporting strands of Nicci Daly’s life reach an incredible crescendo this month.
Under-23s caught late to tie with GB; U-18s frustrated; Chambers keeps on firing
July 18, 2018 | 669 views | Leave a commentThe Irish underage international sides had another tough day at their respective tournaments with two draws gleaned from the six games played across the continent.
Under-23 women and U-16 boys pick off strong wins
July 17, 2018 | 413 views | Leave a commentIreland’s Under-23 women and Under-16 boys both enjoyed strong wins on Tuesday afternoon as they got the best of Canada and England, respectively, in their Six Nations tournaments.
Pratt and Burns combo crowns great win over Belarus
July 16, 2018 | 570 views | Leave a commentYasmin Pratt’s glorious combination with Alex Burns saw Ireland’s Under-18 girls crown an excellent 3-1 victory over Belarus to get off the mark and raise hopes of a semi-final spot at the Euros in Santander.