Ireland hockey team guarantee best-ever World Cup finish despite France defeat
Ireland staged for a historical FIH World Cup campaign The Ireland field hockey team have guaranteed their best-ever World Cup finish, even after losing 2-1 to France in their final Pool H game at the FIH Hockey World Cup. Wins over South Africa and Malaysia had already banked enough points, and Ireland still topped the […]
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Ireland blitz South Africa to keep their Hockey World Cup hopes alive
Ireland turned the game around when it mattered Ireland have kept their Men’s Hockey World Cup campaign alive with a crucial 4-1 victory over South Africa, recovering from a difficult start to produce a decisive comeback in their second Pool C match. Mark Tumilty’s side went into the game under pressure after losing 3-1 to […]
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Ireland’s women beat New Zealand to keep their Hockey World Cup dream alive
The Green Machine keeps rolling Ireland are still in this Hockey World Cup. Gareth Grundie’s side beat New Zealand 3-2 at the Belfius Hockey Arena in Wavre on Tuesday, a result they badly needed after losing their Group C opener 2-3 to Spain, and one that keeps a route to the semi-finals open. Captain Sarah […]
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