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fu1 1124 1 1 scaled 1 - Flawless Ireland end penultimate FIH Hockey Pro League stage with victory against Spain. - Thursday, June 18 – Rotterdam, The Netherlands: The Ireland Women’s Hockey Team build on their 1-1 draw the day prior to outclass Spain in the FIH Hockey Pro League. A first quarter goal from Emily Kealy, her first in a green shirt, broke the deadlock. Niamh Carey’s sublime reverse stick strike doubled the lead in quarter 3 before Sarah McAuley added a fourth, deflecting in a penalty corner. A late Spain goal gave them a brief glimmer of hope, but Ireland quickly quelled any hopes of a comeback to secure a crucial three points in their bid to remain in the FIH Hockey Pro League next season.

Ireland June 18, 2026

Flawless Ireland end penultimate FIH Hockey Pro League stage with victory against Spain.

Thursday, June 18 – Rotterdam, The Netherlands: The Ireland Women’s Hockey Team build on their 1-1 draw the day prior to outclass Spain in the…

fu1202606178338 scaled 1 - Ireland secure a crucial point against Spain in their penultimate FIH Hockey Pro League match in Rotterdam - Wednesday, June 17 – Rotterdam, The Netherlands: The Ireland Women’s Hockey team came away with a well-earned point in their penultimate outing in Rotterdam in the FIH hockey Pro League. Spain took the lead early on but Ireland responded, Hannah McLoughlin firing into the back of the net from a penalty corner. The chances favoured the green army, but Spanish goalkeeper Clara Lopez kept her side level, with Ayeisha McFerran also making some critical late saves for Ireland to see the sides share the points. Spain came away with the bonus point in the shootout, Perez making the necessary saves to help Spain come out on top.

Ireland secure a crucial point against Spain in their penultimate FIH Hockey Pro League match in Rotterdam

cz8 5761 20260616 scaled 1 - Ireland narrowly miss out on Semi-Final place following draw with South Africa in the FIH Hockey Nations Cup - Tuesday, June 16 – Cape Town, South Africa: The Ireland Men’s Hockey Team missed out on a place in the FIH Hockey Nations Cup Semi-Final by the finest of margins as they drew with South Africa in their last Pool B match. Ireland went a goal up early on through Daragh Walsh, but South Africa turned the game back in their favour with goals either side of half-time. Ben Nelson drew Ireland back level early in the final quarter, but South Africa once again went back ahead thanks to a penalty corner. Nelson gave Ireland a late lifeline with 90 seconds remaining, but South Africa held out to secure the draw they need to take second spot in Pool B.

Ireland narrowly miss out on Semi-Final place following draw with South Africa in the FIH Hockey Nations Cup

13 - England: England Hockey Awards 2026: Celebrating Excellence in the Hockey Community - The England Hockey Awards returned to the Athena in Leicester on Saturday 6 June 2026, celebrating another year of outstanding contribution across the English hockey community.

England: England Hockey Awards 2026: Celebrating Excellence in the Hockey Community

fihpl20news20recap20header - England: FIH Hockey Pro League action recap: Part 1 - A dominant 5-0 win for England’s men over Argentina in London

England: FIH Hockey Pro League action recap: Part 1

2 2 - Hockey Mondays Episode #137 – FIH Hockey Pro League & Nations Cup Update, and Loreto’s Mothers & Others Success! - Hockey Ireland

Hockey Mondays Episode #137 – FIH Hockey Pro League & Nations Cup Update, and Loreto’s Mothers & Others Success!

fu1202606147262 scaled 1 - Ireland show major improvement in second outing against The Netherlands in the FIH Hockey Pro League - Sunday, June 14 – Rotterdam, The Netherlands: The Ireland Women’s Hockey team enjoyed a much-improved performance against World #1 The Netherlands. Ireland showed excellent defensive organisation to limit chances for the Dutch, with penalty corners being their main route to success as they came away with a 4-0 win to continue their unbeaten run.

Ireland show major improvement in second outing against The Netherlands in the FIH Hockey Pro League

fu1202606132801 scaled 1 - Ireland overcome by World #1 The Netherlands in first FIH Hockey Pro League outing in Rotterdam. - Saturday, June 13 – Rotterdam, The Netherlands: The Ireland Women’s hockey team endured a difficult return to FIH Hockey Pro League action in Rotterdam, succumbing to a 7-0 defeat to hosts and World #1 The Netherlands.

Ireland overcome by World #1 The Netherlands in first FIH Hockey Pro League outing in Rotterdam.

cz8 8113 20260613 scaled 1 - Ireland come up short against France in second FIH Hockey Nations Cup match in Cape Town - Saturday, June 13 – Cape Town, South Africa: The Ireland Men’s Hockey Team suffered a 2-0 loss to France in their second of three pool stage matches in the FIH Hockey Nations Cup. Despite a dominant opening period, France made good use of their chances at goal, scoring goals either side of half-time to secure the points. The result means Ireland must beat hosts South Africa in their final pool match on Tuesday, June 16 to progress to the Semi-Finals, should South Africa beat the USA this evening.

Ireland come up short against France in second FIH Hockey Nations Cup match in Cape Town

whatsapp image 2026 06 11 at 17 51 37 - Ireland cruise to victory against USA in FIH Hockey Nations Cup opener. - Thursday, June 11 – Cape Town, South Africa: The Ireland Men’s Hockey team made a strong start to their 2026 FIH Hockey Nations Cup campaign in Cape Town, South Africa as they recorded a 3-0 win over the USA. After a scoreless opening quarter, Ben Johnson marked his 50th senior appearance with a goal, before Greg Williams continued his fine goal scoring form from penalty corners to double Ireland’s lead. Fergus Gibson got Ireland’s third and final goal after some excellent build up play from Alistair Empey.

Ireland June 11, 2026

Ireland cruise to victory against USA in FIH Hockey Nations Cup opener.

Thursday, June 11 – Cape Town, South Africa: The Ireland Men’s Hockey team made a strong start to their 2026 FIH Hockey Nations Cup campaign…

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