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Irish Independent
3 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Ireland well beaten by clinical Australia in first of two Antwerp encounters
After a competitive opening half, three quickfire goals in the third quarter allowed Australia to take control, with a final goal late in the game sealing a dominant win. Johnny McKee scored Ireland's only goal. Australia started strongly, earning a penalty corner inside three minutes, which Jeremy Hayward converted with a powerful flick past Luke Roleston in the Ireland net. They continued to press, and Blake Govers nearly doubled the lead, only to be denied by solid goalkeeping from Roleston. Ireland responded quickly when McKee intercepted high up the pitch, fed Peter Brown, who drove into the circle and passed to Ben Walker. Walker then teed up a return pass to McKee, who finished superbly into the top corner to equalise before the end of the first quarter. The second quarter saw high intensity from both sides with Australia regaining the lead after a turnover led to a penalty stroke, which Govers converted. Despite further pressure, Ireland's defence held firm to go into halftime trailing just one behind. However, the third quarter proved decisive. Australia capitalised on their press, with Cooper Burns scoring a brilliant solo effort, followed by goals from Connar Otterbach (penalty corner deflection) and Jack Welch after an Irish defensive lapse. Ireland started the final quarter brightly, winning their first penalty corner, only for Lee Cole to see his effort was saved by Australia's substitute keeper Jed Snowden. Chances followed from Luke Witherow and Louis Rowe, but Snowden remained resolute. But Australia finished the stronger and had the last word, with Govers scoring his second to round off a quick counterattack and seal a comprehensive win. Speaking after Ireland captain Lee Cole expressed his disappointment with the performance, saying: 'I think we struggled to keep up with the pace in the second half, and I think we went a little bit flat and into our shells which is never a good thing to do against Australia. 'They are a world class outfit, they have always been. I think everyone in this league is and that's the real challenge. Stringing performances together is where we need to improve.' Looking ahead to tomorrow's rematch, Cole added: 'We have another chance tomorrow to bounce back. In an ideal world we don't bounce back, we get one good performance and back it up with another. 'That is the plan now, a big game tomorrow and then back it up with two good performances in our final games over the weekend.' Wednesday's game will be available to watch on the TG4 Player at 2.30pm Irish time.
Irish Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
What time and TV channel is Cork v Clare on today in the All-Ireland semi-final?
Cork and Clare meet this afternoon as they look to book a spot in the All-Ireland Minor Hurling final. The Rebels will be heavily favoured as they coasted to a Munster title while Clare made their way here via a third-place finish in the Munster group stage. And they'll be happy to try rip up the script and try to book a place in the All-Ireland final. Here is everything you need to know about the game. The game takes place at Semple Stadium in Thurles. The game throws in at 1 pm. The game is available to watch live on TG4 and can be streamed on the TG4 Player.
The 42
11-06-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Ireland suffer defeat against world number one side Netherlands
IRELAND SUFFERED a narrow 2-0 defeat against the world number one side Netherlands in Amstelveen this evening. Mark Tumilty's men created several chances against the Olympic gold medallists, but were on the back foot early on when defender Lee Cole had to clear the ball off the line to prevent the opening goal. Ireland then had a period in the ascendancy, with Alistair Empey seeing his goalbound shot blocked. Goalkeeper Jaime Carr was then forced into a good save before Thierry Brinkman thought he had given the Dutch the lead with a reverse stick shot, but it was ruled out after Ireland immediately opted to refer for backstick, which the video umpire agreed with. Advertisement Ireland continued to defend well in the second quarter, and down the other end, Empey won the first penalty corner of the contest, before Luke Madeley's effort on goal was blocked. It was the Dutch who then took the lead through a penalty corner of their own, as Luke Dommershuijzen registered his first senior goal. Some strong Irish defending, including a vital block by Matthew Nelson, ensured their opponents could not double their advantage before half-time. Yet the Netherlands made no mistake with their first chance after the break, as Steijn van Heijningen expertly deflected the ball into the net with a deft touch. Ireland continued to threaten, with the Dutch again keeping them at bay following the concession of another penalty corner, though the Irish defence also had plenty of work to do to prevent their rivals from adding to the scoreline. In the final quarter, Empey won Ireland's third penalty corner of the game, but Cole's resulting effort was saved and cleared. The Dutch saw the game out convincingly and consequently extended their lead at the top of the FIH Pro League table to seven points. The two sides meet again at the same venue tomorrow. The contest gets underway at 7pm Irish time and is available to watch live on the TG4 Player.
The Irish Sun
31-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
What Irish TV channel is Sharks vs Munster on? Time, stream, teams & odds for United Rugby Championship quarter-final
MUNSTER face the Sharks in the United Rugby Championship quarter-finals this weekend. Ian Costello's men will be looking to avenge the 41-24 defeat to the South African side from last October. Advertisement Here's everything you need to know about the match. When is it on and what time is kick-off? Sharks vs Munster will take place at Kings Park Stadium in Durban on Saturday, May 31. Kick-off is at 5:30pm Irish time. Where can I watch it? Sharks vs Munster will be shown live on TG4, with coverage beginning at 5:25pm, while it can be streamed via the TG4 Player. Advertisement Read More on URC The game will also be shown live on Premier Sports 1, with coverage beginning at 5:15pm. Those looking to stream the game can do so via a subscription to NowTV. What are the teams? Munster have named an unchanged starting XV for the third game in a row. Thaakir Abrahams, Calvin Nash and Diarmuid Kilgallen start in the back three. Advertisement Most read in Rugby Union Alex Nankivell and Tom Farrell, who has started every single game so far this season, continue their centre partnership with Michael Milne, Niall Scannell and Stephen Archer pack down in the front row with Peter O'Mahony's wife jokes 'glad I gave him three mini-mes' as kids help Munster hero with garden Diarmuid Barron, Josh Wycherley, John Ryan provide the front row back-up with Tom Ahern and Alex Kendellen completing the forward cover. Advertisement Should he be used, Scannell will become the 16th player to making 200 appearances for the province. Munster : Thaakir Abrahams, Calvin Nash, Tom Farrell, Alex Nankivell, Diarmuid Kilgallen, Jack Crowley, Craig Casey; Michael Milne, Niall Scannell, Stephen Archer, Jean Kleyn, Tadhg Beirne, Peter O'Mahony, John Hodnett, Gavin Coombes. Replacements : Diarmuid Barron, Josh Wycherley, John Ryan, Tom Ahern, Alex Kendellen, Conor Murray, Rory Scannell, Mike Haley. Advertisement Sharks: Aphelele Fassi, Ethan Hooker, Lukhanyo Am, Andre Esterhuizen, Makazole Mapimpi, Jordan Hendrikse, Jaden Hendrikse; Ox Nche, Bongi Mbonambi, Vincent Koch, Eben Etzebeth, Jason Jenkins, James Venter, Vincent Tshituka, Siya Kolise. What are the odds? Sharks are 1/3 favourites to advance to the United Rugby Championship semi-finals. Munster, meanwhile, are out to 13/5. with the draw at 18/10. 1 Munster face the Sharks in the United Rugby Championship quarter-finals Credit: Shaun Roy/Sportsfile Advertisement
Irish Daily Mirror
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Kerry v Cork live score updates from the Munster minor football final
For the second time in the knockout stages, Kerry and Cork will meet in the Munster Minor Football Championship. The sides met on 5 May when the Kingdom were ten-point victors over the Rebels at Páirc Uí Rinn. Now they meet again, this time in the final. Cork made the final thanks to a 2-17 to 0-20 semi-final victory over Tipperary. Kerry, meanwhile, trounced Clare 3-16 to 1-06 in the last four to make the decider. The match is scheduled for a 7.35pm throw-in at Austin Stack Park in Tralee. You can watch the action live on TG4 and on the TG4 Player. You can also follow the action right here on Irish Mirror Sport. This is a meeting at old rivals as Kerry and Cork clash in this Munster minor football final. The Kingdom are looking for their third successive Munster title, while Cork last won the title in 2022. Although Kerry ultimately had Cork's measure when these sides met earlier this month, there were positives for Cork to take from the game, having been level at half-time. We are building up to the 7.35pm throw-in at Austin Stack Park for this Munster final. Stay with us for all the action....
