Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

O'Brien aiming Banbridge at Punchestown redemption

Joseph O'Brien is targeting Punchestown Festival redemption with Banbridge following his disappointing effort in the Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Racing • 22 Mar

JJ Slevin celebrates on Banbridge after winning the Champion Chase at the 2024 Punchestown Festival

Slevin: Banbridge can put it up to Galopin Des Champs

Jockey JJ Slevin is confident King George hero Banbridge can give Galopin Des Champs a run for his money in his bid for a third victory in the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Racing • 12 Feb

Banbridge claims King George for Townend and O'Brien

Banbridge came from the clouds to snatch the Ladbrokes King George VI Chase from Il Est Francais.

Racing • 27 Dec 24

A strong raiding party will head over the Irish Sea once again and Banbridge (L) is rated the pick

Banbridge fancied to add to Irish rule of King George

Banbridge is fancied to take the Ladbrokes King George VI Chase trophy back to Ireland for the third time in four years.

Racing • 24 Dec 24

Banbridge (right) and Pic D'Orhy jump the last at Kempton

Banbridge scores Silviniaco Conti win on return

Banbridge kept on strongly to become the first Irish-trained winner of the Grade Two Coral Silviniaco Conti Chase at Kempton.

Racing • 13 Jan 24

Monkstown are Women's Irish Senior Cup Champions 2023

Senior Hockey Cup titles for Monkstown and Banbridge

Monkstown and Banbridge were crowned the respective winners of the 2023 Senior Hockey Cup finals.

Hockey • 29 Apr 23

Banbridge (far side) won by a length and a half

Aintree round-up: Three Irish-winners on Merseyside

Cheltenham Festival absentee Banbridge struck Grade One gold in the Racehorse Lotto Manifesto Novices' Chase, the opening race of the Grand National meeting at Aintree.

Racing • 13 Apr 23

Another paracycling national record for Grimes

Ronan Grimes ends his Paracycling Track World Championship campaign with a new national record in the 1km time trial, breaking the record he set at the Paralympic Games.

Cycling • 22 Oct 22

Lisnagarvey led twice but needed penalties to claim the title

Lisnagarvey take Champions Trophy on penalties

Daniel Nelson and James Milliken combined to send Lisnagarvey into raptures as they broke home Havelock Park hearts with a shoot-out win over Banbridge in the men's EY Champions Trophy final.

Hockey • 24 Apr 22

Johnny McKee was on target for the league leaders

Men's hockey round-up: Banbridge move into top spot

It was another busy weekend and there were a number of eye-catching results around the country.

Hockey • 14 Oct 18

Alex Speers was on the mark twice for Pegasus

Hockey round-up: Pegusus and Loreto lead the way

Pegasus and Loreto maintained their perfect starts to the Women's EY Hockey League season with strong wins in Dublin to lead the way in the division at this early stage.

Hockey • 07 Oct 18

Ulster have made another addition to the backroom team

New Zealand born Soper appointed Ulster skills coach

Ulster have announced that Banbridge coach Daniel Soper will join their backroom team as skills coach for next season.

Rugby • 04 Jun 18

Matthew Nelson (R) chipped in the third for Lisnagarvey

Lisnagarvey turn on power to take Champions Trophy

Lisnagarvey put in the ultimate team performance as they beat Banbridge 3-1 to claim the first EY Champions Trophy title, capping the new-look competition’s first year with a high-octane, thrill-a-minute final with Banbridge.

Hockey • 01 May 16

Cork's Philip Smith and Stephen Dowds of Banbridge

Wright finds extra gear to win Cup for Banbridge

Jamie Wright struck two minutes into silver-goal extra-time to end Banbridge’s 29-year wait for the Irish Senior Cup title, thrashing home from mid-circle for a famous 2-1 win at Belfield.

Hockey • 29 Mar 15

Banbridge