International
Ireland left empty after devastating World Cup exit
December 8, 2018 | 1,054 views | Leave a commentWith emotions still raw in the wake of their World Cup departure, the Irish squad attempted to put into words their feelings following their departure from the competition.
Irish knock-out hopes brought to crushing end by England
December 7, 2018 | 271 views | Leave a commentIreland’s World Cup crossover hopes came to a crushing end at the hands of England, leaving them bottom of Pool B in Bhubaneswar.
Conor Harte and Green Machine to summon fighting Irish spirit
December 7, 2018 | 157 views | Leave a commentConor Harte says today’s showdown with England is Ireland’s “World Cup final” with a draw or better required against the world number seven side.
Cargo hails amazing World Cup atmosphere as Bhubaneswar goes hockey crazy
December 5, 2018 | 317 views | Leave a commentChris Cargo has hailed the “amazing” World Cup atmosphere as Bhubaneswar and the Indian crowds have gone wild for the event, turning the city into a mecca for hockey.
Ireland frustrated by China to set up England showdown on Friday
December 4, 2018 | 489 views | Leave a commentIreland were left to reflect on a frustrating evening in Bhubaneswar as China’s compact gameplan saw them cling on for a draw, leaving the Green Machine to go down to the wire on Friday against England.
Cox wary of China threat as Ireland look to avoid ambush
December 4, 2018 | 202 views | Leave a commentHaving seen their plans of an ambush against world number one side Australia fall just short, Ireland’s men now assume the opposite role as they look avoid the trap laid by China today in their second World Cup group game (1.30pm, BT Sport).
O’Donoghue equals record but Australia edge home
November 30, 2018 | 440 views | Leave a commentShane O’Donoghue’s record equaling 93rd international goal was not quite enough as Ireland made life incredibly awkward for the world number one side but ultimately fell to a 2-1 defeat.
Batch wary of Irish threat of “causing an upset”
November 30, 2018 | 151 views | Leave a commentAustralia coach Colin Batch says his side won’t be underestimating world number 10 Ireland in their opening game of the 2018 FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup in Bhubaneswar.
Harte of Mumbai getting ready for World Cup cauldron
November 30, 2018 | 165 views | Leave a commentWhile David Harte is by a distance Ireland’s most high profile men’s hockey player, there is the distinct possibility he is far more recognised in India than on home soil.
Shaw names first panel since World Cup silver medal heroics
November 20, 2018 | 1,026 views | Leave a commentThe Green Army will travel to Valencia next weekend for a five-day training camp with an extended panel of 28 where they will play three uncapped matches against Spain.
Belgium get the better of Ireland in latest test match
November 10, 2018 | 111 views | Leave a commentIreland fell to a 4-1 defeat to world number three side Belgium at White Star’s Evere venue in their penultimate warm-up before the World Cup.
Bell putting in the extra hours to continue Green Machine lifestyle
November 8, 2018 | 851 views | Leave a commentJonny Bell says he has worked all the hours available over the last year to put him in position to continue being part of the Green Machine’s World Cup challenge.
Harte’s fractured World Cup dream takes dramatic turn for the better
November 8, 2018 | 866 views | Leave a commentDavid Harte looks set to win his battle to be fit in time for the men’s Hockey World Cup following a dramatic improvement in diagnosis on Thursday morning.
Ireland’s women line-up Spanish and Chilean training camps
November 7, 2018 | 673 views | Leave a commentIreland’s women will play their first internationals since their World Cup odyssey in Spain next month as part of the build-up to next year’s first stage of the Olympic qualifying process, writes John Flack.
Ireland close Valencia Four Nations with shoot-out win over England
November 4, 2018 | 635 views | Leave a commentIreland finished off a gruelling five games in seven days in Valencia on a high with a shoot-out win over England to finish third in their Four Nations World Cup warm-up tournament.
Two-goal start not enough against the Dutch
November 3, 2018 | 85 views | Leave a commentIreland succumbed to late Netherlands’ blast of goals to deny them a result as they gave up a 2-0 lead as they fell 5-2 to the Dutch in the semi-final of the Four Nations in Valencia.
Ireland endure tough outing against the Netherlands
November 2, 2018 | 224 views | Leave a commentIreland’s inauspicious record against the Netherlands continued as they lost 7-1 in Valencia in their third Four Nations tie of the week.
Lleonart stroke earns Spain win over Ireland
October 31, 2018 | 395 views | Leave a commentSpain continued their good recent run of results against Ireland with Xavi Lleonart’s penalty stroke 12 minutes from the end earning the Four Nations hosts a second win of the campaign.
Cox tenure begins on a high note as U-23 women also win
October 29, 2018 | 373 views | Leave a commentAlexander Cox’s tenure as Irish men’s coach got off to a great start with a 2-1 win over higher-ranked England in Valencia.
Walsh has stomach for the Indian battle as Ireland take every precaution
October 28, 2018 | 975 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.