Women’s AIL round-up: Wicklow continue upward surge with Ballincolig win

Only one point between the top four as Railway, Blackrock and Old Belvedere all win

Twin-track approach suits Ireland as Careys continue their rise to the top

UCD duo play their part as Ireland secure passage to 2022 World Cup

Gordon D’Arcy: Women’s rugby must forge its own identity rather than follow men’s model

Ireland’s failure to qualify for World Cup a blow to the women’s game

Men’s Irish Senior Cup: Cookstown and Cork C of I progress after shoot-outs

Quarter-final lineup set as reigning champions Lisnagarvey swat aside Rathgar

Hockey roundup: Senior Cup holders UCD survive to progress to last eight

Banbridge and Queens the sole sides not from the top flight to progress to quarters

The Offload: Wicklow RFC given development resources

Erasmus’ request for public hearing denied; players’ time-wasting reaching new heights

In-form Catholic Institute face biggest test yet in Pegasus clash

Limerick side sit at top of table as they travel to Belfast to take on reigning champions

Women’s rugby expenses should be covered so players don’t have to pay to play

Players are catered for but cost of travel still creates cracks for talent to slip through

New coaches give Old Alexandra an edge for Catholic Institute clash

Ex-Institute player Cregan recently joined Alexandra as joint coach alongside McKean

Lindsay Peat still testing sport’s boundaries and defying time

Former Dublin footballer and Ireland basketball star will win 34th rugby cap against Italy

Skilful Italy to prove a difficult assignment for Ireland

Negative energy around the home squad this week makes this an uphill task for Griggs’s side

Ireland can start building again with win over Wales

Adam Griggs’ side showed good promise last year but have been unable to play since

‘Quiet assassin’ Hugo Keenan earning plaudits at every level

‘Every level he’s got to he’s excelled. He’s been able to keep pushing forward the whole time’

UCD and Pembroke Wanderers the only clubs to take maximum points at weekend

On Saturday night Loreto, Pegasus and Old Alexandra were all tied on 28 points at the top of the Hockey League table

Men’s Hockey: UCD looking for a victory to kick-start playoff push

Students facing an uphill struggle as they face second-placed Banbridge

Frazer and Carroll make welcome return to Ireland fold for South Africa tour

Ireland forced to move warm-weather tour from Malaysia over coronavirus

Railway Union stay on track to win silver at Porto

Women’s Hockey: Memorable result for Institute as Pegasus have their wings clipped

Railway looking to build on their European experience

Multitalented squad targeting glory at EuroHockey Indoor Club Challenge

Women’s Hockey: Pegasus reclaim top spot in Hockey League

Loreto held by Pembroke while Old Alexandra maintain impressive recent form

Ireland cancel trip to Malaysia over coronavirus fears

Training camp was to form part of women’s hockey team’s build-up to Olympic Games

Women’s hockey: focus returns to the league as Muckross take on Pegasus

Third play fourth in the meeting of Old Alexandra and Pembroke Wanderers

Indoor hockey coach says things coming together for maiden Euro campaign

Carroll claims if you are going to grow the game you have to do it through indoor hockey

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From Brexit to Brolly, here is an alphabetical guide to the sports year that was

Pegasus in pole position as winter break approaches

Spectacular comeback win over Pembroke showed the champions’ resolve

Pembroke Wanderers will aim to remain in pole position

Women’s Hockey League: Pegasus return to Dublin after defeat to Loreto for testing game against UCD

Women’s Hockey: Clubs must make the most of availability of Irish stars

Champions Pegasus hope to have their international Shirley McCay available for their trip to Loreto

Women’s Hockey: Incentive never greater for contenders to impress

Olympic qualification has upped the ante for those back in Hockey League action

In-form Pegasus targeting a place in cup final

Absence of senior internationals will test Loreto’s squad strength as they face Railway

Pegasus go top after coming from behind to beat Loreto

Reigning champions UCD keep hopes of retaining title alive with win at Belfast Harlequins

Women's 6N: Italians represent a clear and present danger

Italy have made unbeaten start to their Six Nations campaign

Railway Union and Cork Harlequins make big strides

Duo have the edge over Pembroke and Belfast in battle for Champions Trophy qualification

Pembroke face tall order in bid to clip Pegusus’s wings

Leaders Loreto may be made to work for points as sturdier Muckross come to town

Women’s Hockey: Loreto and Pegasus continue to set a hot pace

League leaders facing a tricky test against in-form Pembroke

Loreto and Pegasus stretch their lead at top of Hockey League

UCD lose ground after Railway Union rally to level game, while Pembroke sink Ards

Loreto are new leaders on goal difference from Pegasus after 2-0 win

UCD and Belfast Harlequins draw 1-1 at Belfield, where both goalkeepers were in outstanding form

Women’s hockey: Loreto to provide a tough test for high-flying Pegasus

Unbeaten leaders have parted company with goalkeeper Sammy Jo Greer

Women’s hockey: Weekend fixtures have potential for reward

National coach Graham Shaw has been extending his panel for camps that have been taking place around the provinces

Loreto aiming to maintain their unbeaten record at UCD’s expense

Double winners will be keen to avoid a second defeat in their first three outings

Ireland stars return to action as hockey season gets under way

UCD open title defence at Pegasus with most internationals playing domestically

Lansdowne to begin defence of their title away to Clontarf

Many men’s and women’s AIL club fixtures to be played on the same day

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