Irish sides in pole position
July 18, 2010
Written by Alan Good, in Featured, International, Reports
Ireland’s U18 boys and girls sit on the cusp of a remarkable double triumph, after both put themselves in the driving seat to annex their respective Four Nations titles at Garryduff in Cork today. Both Irish sides chalked up rare victories over England, meaning a draw will therefore be enough for both outfits to claim overall honours on home turf tomorrow; the girls are first up against Scotland (10.30am), while the boys take on Wales two hours later.
Irish make winning starts on home turf
July 17, 2010
Written by Alan Good, in Featured, International, Reports
Ireland’s U18 boys and girls made heavy weather of their opening Four Nations fixtures at Garryduff in Cork earlier today, but ultimately both outfits can be happy with winning starts to their campaigns. The boys beat Scotland 4-2, while the girls saw off Wales 2-0.
Irish management hit back in ‘physicality’ row
July 16, 2010
Written by Alan Good, in Featured, International, Reports
The Irish U16 girls management team have this morning strongly refuted Dutch accusations of “physical violence” in yesterday’s EuroHockey Youth Nations Championships semi-finals in Barcelona – as well as outlining what they believe to be a lack of respect from a dominant Netherlands side.
