'Losing wasn't an option' – World Cup beckons for Ireland Penalty shootout hero Lizzie Murphy says losing simply wasn't an option for her and her Irish team-mates after securing FIH Hockey World Cup qualification in dramatic circumstances. Hockey • 09 Mar
'Losing wasn't an option' – World Cup beckons for Ireland Penalty shootout hero Lizzie Murphy says losing simply wasn't an option for her and her Irish team-mates after securing FIH Hockey World Cup qualification in dramatic circumstances. Hockey • 09 Mar
Ireland prevail after shootout to reach Hockey World Cup The Ireland women's team will compete at this year's FIH Hockey World Cup after defeating Japan 3-1 in a penalty shootout in Chile. Hockey • 09 Mar
Ireland prevail after shootout to reach Hockey World Cup The Ireland women's team will compete at this year's FIH Hockey World Cup after defeating Japan 3-1 in a penalty shootout in Chile. Hockey • 09 Mar
World Cup-bound Ireland end qualifying on a high Ireland have ended their 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup qualification campaign with a perfect record after a 2-1 victory against France in Santiago. Hockey • 08 Mar
World Cup-bound Ireland end qualifying on a high Ireland have ended their 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup qualification campaign with a perfect record after a 2-1 victory against France in Santiago. Hockey • 08 Mar
Ireland lose to Aussies but World Cup dream not over The Ireland women's hockey team went down 1-0 to Australia in their World Cup qualifier semi-final but will have another chance at qualifying in the bronze medal match against either Chile or Japan on Sunday (9pm Irish time). Hockey • 08 Mar
Ireland lose to Aussies but World Cup dream not over The Ireland women's hockey team went down 1-0 to Australia in their World Cup qualifier semi-final but will have another chance at qualifying in the bronze medal match against either Chile or Japan on Sunday (9pm Irish time). Hockey • 08 Mar
Ireland hammer Wales to earn World Cup qualification The Ireland men's hockey team have secured qualification to the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup, ending an eight-year wait to return to the sport's largest stage. Hockey • 07 Mar
Ireland hammer Wales to earn World Cup qualification The Ireland men's hockey team have secured qualification to the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup, ending an eight-year wait to return to the sport's largest stage. Hockey • 07 Mar
Ireland trounce Canada to top World Cup qualifying pool Ireland have taken a big step towards qualification for this summer's Women's FIH Hockey World Cup after a resounding 5-1 win over Canada in Santiago, Chile on Thursday. Hockey • 05 Mar
Ireland trounce Canada to top World Cup qualifying pool Ireland have taken a big step towards qualification for this summer's Women's FIH Hockey World Cup after a resounding 5-1 win over Canada in Santiago, Chile on Thursday. Hockey • 05 Mar
Ireland seal perfect pool record and passage to semis Ireland made it three wins from three in their Men's FIH World Cup qualifying pool after beating Poland 4-1 in Santiago, Chile. Hockey • 04 Mar
Ireland seal perfect pool record and passage to semis Ireland made it three wins from three in their Men's FIH World Cup qualifying pool after beating Poland 4-1 in Santiago, Chile. Hockey • 04 Mar
Ireland heading for semis after holding on versus Japan Ireland picked up a second FIH Hockey World Cup qualifier win, beating Japan 2-1 in a close affair this evening in Chile. Hockey • 03 Mar
Ireland heading for semis after holding on versus Japan Ireland picked up a second FIH Hockey World Cup qualifier win, beating Japan 2-1 in a close affair this evening in Chile. Hockey • 03 Mar
Ireland sizzle against Korea in Santiago Ireland recorded a second consecutive victory at the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers in Chile with a resounding 6-1 win over Korea to guarantee themselves a place in the semi-finals. Hockey • 03 Mar
Ireland sizzle against Korea in Santiago Ireland recorded a second consecutive victory at the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers in Chile with a resounding 6-1 win over Korea to guarantee themselves a place in the semi-finals. Hockey • 03 Mar
Winning start for Ireland women at World Cup qualifiers The Ireland women's side got off to a flying in the first match of their FIH Hockey World Cup qualifiers with a comprehensive 5-0 win over Malaysia in Santiago, Chile. Hockey • 02 Mar
Winning start for Ireland women at World Cup qualifiers The Ireland women's side got off to a flying in the first match of their FIH Hockey World Cup qualifiers with a comprehensive 5-0 win over Malaysia in Santiago, Chile. Hockey • 02 Mar
Ireland off to flyer in World Cup qualifying Ireland got their FIH Men's Hockey World Cup qualification campaign off to a winning start after beating Canada 5-2 in Santiago, Chile on Sunday. Hockey • 01 Mar
Ireland off to flyer in World Cup qualifying Ireland got their FIH Men's Hockey World Cup qualification campaign off to a winning start after beating Canada 5-2 in Santiago, Chile on Sunday. Hockey • 01 Mar
Handcock named in Irish squad for World Cup qualifiers Ireland head coach Gareth Grundie has named his 19-player squad for next month's FIH Women's World Cup qualifiers in Chile. Hockey • 20 Feb
Handcock named in Irish squad for World Cup qualifiers Ireland head coach Gareth Grundie has named his 19-player squad for next month's FIH Women's World Cup qualifiers in Chile. Hockey • 20 Feb
Ireland name 20-man squad for FIH World Cup qualifiers Ireland men's head coach Mark Tumilty has named his 20-player squad for next month's FIH World Cup qualifiers in Chile. Hockey • 19 Feb
Ireland name 20-man squad for FIH World Cup qualifiers Ireland men's head coach Mark Tumilty has named his 20-player squad for next month's FIH World Cup qualifiers in Chile. Hockey • 19 Feb
Ireland power past Australia in FIH Hockey Pro League Ireland picked up a first FIH Hockey Pro League victory over Australia in Hobart to close out the second stage of the competition in style. Hockey • 15 Feb
Ireland power past Australia in FIH Hockey Pro League Ireland picked up a first FIH Hockey Pro League victory over Australia in Hobart to close out the second stage of the competition in style. Hockey • 15 Feb
Gritty Ireland edged out by Argentina Argentina had to work hard to see off Ireland 2-1 in the second encounter between the two sides in the FIH Hockey Pro League in Hobart. Hockey • 13 Feb
Gritty Ireland edged out by Argentina Argentina had to work hard to see off Ireland 2-1 in the second encounter between the two sides in the FIH Hockey Pro League in Hobart. Hockey • 13 Feb
Ireland impress in draw against hosts Australia Ireland put in an exceptional performance to secure a point away to hosts Australia in the FIH Hockey Pro League in Hobart, Tasmania. Hockey • 12 Feb
Ireland impress in draw against hosts Australia Ireland put in an exceptional performance to secure a point away to hosts Australia in the FIH Hockey Pro League in Hobart, Tasmania. Hockey • 12 Feb
Ireland suffer heavy defeat to classy Argentina Ireland were beaten 5-0 by the second best team in world, Argentina, in their first FIH Hockey Pro League outing in Australia. Hockey • 10 Feb
Ireland suffer heavy defeat to classy Argentina Ireland were beaten 5-0 by the second best team in world, Argentina, in their first FIH Hockey Pro League outing in Australia. Hockey • 10 Feb
Ireland hockey goalkeeper Harte announces retirement Ireland's David Harte, a two-time World Goalkeeper of the Year, has retired from international hockey. Hockey • 05 Feb
Ireland hockey goalkeeper Harte announces retirement Ireland's David Harte, a two-time World Goalkeeper of the Year, has retired from international hockey. Hockey • 05 Feb
Irish national teams face March World Cup qualifiers Ireland's women's and men's teams are both set to head to Chile for qualification tournaments for the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup, which will take place in the Netherlands and Belgium later this year. Hockey • 28 Jan
Irish national teams face March World Cup qualifiers Ireland's women's and men's teams are both set to head to Chile for qualification tournaments for the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup, which will take place in the Netherlands and Belgium later this year. Hockey • 28 Jan
Grundie names Ireland squad for Australia trip Ireland women's head coach Gareth Grundie has named his 20-strong squad for the second phase of the FIH Hockey Pro League which will see the team travel to Australia. Hockey • 22 Jan
Grundie names Ireland squad for Australia trip Ireland women's head coach Gareth Grundie has named his 20-strong squad for the second phase of the FIH Hockey Pro League which will see the team travel to Australia. Hockey • 22 Jan
Ireland fall short against classy England in Dublin England took their first win of their FIH women's hockey Pro League campaign against Ireland in Dublin, beating the hosts 2-1 with goals from Tessa Howard and Holly Hunt securing their victory. Hockey • 14 Dec 25
Ireland fall short against classy England in Dublin England took their first win of their FIH women's hockey Pro League campaign against Ireland in Dublin, beating the hosts 2-1 with goals from Tessa Howard and Holly Hunt securing their victory. Hockey • 14 Dec 25
Belgium battle past Ireland in Abbotstown Belgium secured maximum points from their 2025 FIH Pro League campaign in Dublin after edging out Ireland 2-1 in Abbotstown. Hockey • 13 Dec 25
Belgium battle past Ireland in Abbotstown Belgium secured maximum points from their 2025 FIH Pro League campaign in Dublin after edging out Ireland 2-1 in Abbotstown. Hockey • 13 Dec 25
Ireland edge out England in penalty shootout Ireland secured a bonus point in sudden death with a dramatic 4-3 penalty shootout success over England in the second game of their FIH Pro League campaign at Abbotstown. Hockey • 11 Dec 25
Ireland edge out England in penalty shootout Ireland secured a bonus point in sudden death with a dramatic 4-3 penalty shootout success over England in the second game of their FIH Pro League campaign at Abbotstown. Hockey • 11 Dec 25
Ireland fall short against Belgium despite late rally Ireland suffered a 2-1 defeat to world number three-ranked Belgium on their FIH Pro League debut in Abbotstown this afternoon. Hockey • 10 Dec 25
Ireland fall short against Belgium despite late rally Ireland suffered a 2-1 defeat to world number three-ranked Belgium on their FIH Pro League debut in Abbotstown this afternoon. Hockey • 10 Dec 25
Ireland squad named for FIH Hockey Pro League Ireland women's head coach Gareth Grundie has named a 23-player squad ahead of their debut in the FIH Hockey Pro League in Dublin. Hockey • 27 Nov 25
Ireland squad named for FIH Hockey Pro League Ireland women's head coach Gareth Grundie has named a 23-player squad ahead of their debut in the FIH Hockey Pro League in Dublin. Hockey • 27 Nov 25
