Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Selby advances to last 16 in Hong Kong as Allen exits

Mark Selby fought back to win the final two frames and beat Jackson Page 4-3 to book his place in the last 16 of the World Grand Prix in Hong Kong, with Jimmy Robertson his next opponent after Robertson's 4-2 win over Mark Allen.

Snooker • 05 Mar

Colin Keane riding Flying Quest to victory in the Race 7 Longines International Jockeys' Championship - 3rd Leg at Happy Valley Racecourse in 2019

Keane relishing return to 'unique' Hong Kong challenge

Irish champion jockey Colin Keane is thrilled to be heading back to Hong Kong to take part in the International Jockeys' Championship at Happy Valley for a third time.

Racing • 20 Nov 24

Rebel's Romance gives Appleby first win in Hong Kong

Rebel's Romance provided Charlie Appleby with a first winner in Hong Kong when claiming the Group One Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup at Sha Tin.

Racing • 26 May 24

Tonga brush aside Hong Kong to secure World Cup place

Tonga have qualified for next year's Rugby World Cup finals after crushing Hong Kong 44-22 on Australia's Sunshine Coast.

Rugby • 23 Jul 22

Hong Kong medallist Siobhan Haughey's father is a nephew of Charles Haughey

Tokyo 2020: Haughey secures second silver for Hong Kong

Siobhan Haughey – the grandniece of former Taoiseach Charles Haughey - has won her second medal for Hong Kong at Tokyo 2020.

Olympics • 28 Sep 23

Haughey reacts after winning a semi-final of the women's 100m freestyle

Tokyo 2020: Haughey qualifies for her second final

Siobhan Haughey – the grandniece of former Taoiseach Charles Haughey - has qualified for her second final at Tokyo 2020 after winning her 100m freestyle semi-final heat.

Olympics • 29 Jul 21

The horse formerly known as Irishcorrespondent proved victorious in Hong Kong

Exultant shows class to defend crown in Hong Kong

Exultant showed all his class to dig deep and defend his crown in the Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup at Sha Tin.

Racing • 24 May 20

Playa Del Puente and Blake Shinn finished second in the Hong Kong Derby as 290-1 outsiders

Former Halford inmate is a Playa in QEII Cup at Sha Tin

Playa Del Puente narrowly missed out in the Hong Kong Derby last time, but jockey Blake Shinn is hoping he can gain compensation in Sunday's FWD QEII Cup at Sha Tin.

Racing • 22 Apr 20

Double Dundalk winner Aerclub off to Hong Kong

Aerclub is set for a new career in the Far East having been sold to race in Hong Kong.

Racing • 20 Apr 20

Beauty Generation recorded the 18th win of his career in Hong Kong this morning

Beauty Generation and Voyage Warrior win at Sha Tin

Beauty Generation showed all his class to record victory in the Chairman's Trophy at Sha Tin, while outsider Voyage Warrior made all to take the Sprint Cup.

Racing • 05 Apr 20

Joao Moreira is vying to be champion jockey in Hong Kong

More magic as Moreira serves up Sha Tin five-timer

'Magic Man' Joao Moreira lived up to his nickname once more at Sha Tin with a special five-timer on Sunday.

Racing • 29 Mar 20

Bahrain player banned for racist 'slant-eyed' gesture

A Bahrain international has been banned for 10 matches for a racist gesture during a World Cup qualifier.

Soccer • 23 Dec 19

Ireland off to flying start in T20 World Cup qualifiers

The Ireland Men's cricket team began their T20 World Cup Qualifier campaign with a thumping eight-wicket win over Hong Kong in Abu Dhabi today.

Cricket • 18 Oct 19

Ireland victorious in World Rugby 7s series

The Ireland Men's 7s claimed victory in World Rugby 7s Qualification Tournament in Hong Kong after defeating the hosts 28-7.

Rugby • 07 Apr 19

Ireland into World Rugby 7s Series semi-final

The Ireland Men's 7s are through to the semi-finals of the World Rugby 7s Qualification tournament in Hong Kong, having defeated Russia 47-0 in today's quarter-final.

Rugby • 06 Apr 19

Ireland lost out at the semi-final stage last season

Sevens Series place up for grabs in Hong Kong

Ireland have named a 13-strong squad for the World Rugby Sevens Series Qualifier in Hong Kong this weekend.

Rugby • 01 Apr 19

Hong Kong Hong Kong celebrate the dismissal of William Porterfield in Monday's game

Hong Kong take series after final game abandoned

Ireland's game against Hong Kong was abandoned at Bready on Tuesday without a ball being bowled.

Cricket • 06 Sep 16

Ireland wicket-keeper Niall O'Brien goes for an attempted stumping against Ninad Shah of Hong Kong

Ireland take initiative on second day v Hong Kong

Ireland have seized the initiative on the second day of their Intercontinental Cup clash against Hong Kong at Stormont after William Porterfield's men bowled the visitors out for 237 just before the close to earn themselves a 79-run first-innings lead in the four-day contest.

Cricket • 31 Aug 16

William Porterfield in action against Hong Kong in Stormont

Ireland enjoy solid start against Hong Kong

Gary Wilson and William Porterfield gave Ireland a solid start in their four-day game against Hong Kong, with John Bracewell's side looking to go top of the Intercontinental Cup table.

Cricket • 30 Aug 16

William Porterfield was in devastating form with the bat in Dharamsala

Ireland hammer Hong Kong in the Himalayas

Captain William Porterfield powered Ireland to a 10-wicket triumph over Hong Kong in their opening ICC World Twenty20 warm-up fixture in the picturesque Indian city of Dharamsala.

Cricket • 03 Mar 16

Graeme McDowell is two off the lead in Hong Kong

Lu leads in HK with McDowell & Phelan close

Taiwan's Lu Wei-chih, who almost quit golf three years ago after being diagnosed with a brain tumour, upstaged a high-quality field to grab a share of the lead at the European Tour's Hong Kong Open on Thursday.

Golf • 22 Oct 15

The umpires inspect the rain-soaked outfield at Malahide

Ireland v Hong Kong washed out

Ireland claimed third place in the ICC World Twenty20 qualifying play-off against Hong Kong despite no action taking place at Malahide on Sunday.

Cricket • 26 Jul 15

Hong Kong players celebrate taking the wicket of Ireland's Andrew Balbrine

Hong Kong humble Ireland

Ireland suffered their second shock defeat of the World Twenty20 qualifiers as Hong Kong inflicted a five-run defeat on the home side in Malahide.

Cricket • 17 Jul 15

Zac Purton riding Aerovelocity overcame the challenge of Gordon Lord Byron and Sole Power

Irish pair grounded by Aero in Hong Kong

Irish stars Gordon Lord Byron and Sole Power were out of luck in the Longines Hong Kong Sprint, which was won by Aerovelocity.

Racing • 14 Dec 14

Tom Hogan and Eddie Lynam pictured at Sha Tin this morning

Irish eyes on Hong Kong Sprint at Sha Tin

Sole Power headlines a trio of Irish raiders at the Hong Kong International races at Sha Tin on Sunday.

Racing • 13 Dec 14