CRITICAL results across the AIG Irish Senior Cup saw Railway Union get their cup defence off to a winning start, Catholic Institute pick up a crucial result to keep their topflight hopes alive, and Ards remain unbeaten in the Women’s EYHL2.
In the Women’s AIG Irish Senior Cup, Railway Union put in a faultless performance against visiting Ulster Elks to get their title defence off to a flying start. A goal from Aisling Utri set Railway on their way before a Matilde Errico brace put the game beyond reach.
In the Women’s EYHL, Catholic Institute pulled off an incredible win away from home against Portadown to lift themselves out of the relegation zone, with a commanding 3-1 win.
In the Women’s EYHL2, Ards made no mistake away to Ulster rivals Lisnagarvey, maintaining their unbeaten start with a 5-0 win. Five different scorers helped Ards maintain their charge towards an immediate return to the topflight.
In the Men’s EYHL2, Queen’s University staved off a late South Antrim fight back to record a second win in the competition and keep pace with the top sides. In Munster, Cork Harlequins made it three from three with a confident win over Catholic Institute, with Julian Dale, Sam Dale, and Andrew Dale all among the scorers, along with Daniel Bywater.
AIG Irish Senior Cup KO16 – Results
AIG Irish Senior Cup – Women
Railway Union 3 – 0 Ulster Elks
EY Hockey League – Results
EY Hockey League Division 1 – Women
Portadown 1 – 3 Catholic Institute
Women’s EYHL Standings
Loreto – 30pts
Railway Union – 30pts
UCD – 24pts
Pegasus – 20pts
Queen’s University – 20pts
Portadown – 16pts
Pembroke Wanderers – 14pts
Catholic Institute – 13pts
Ulster Elks – 13pts
Old Alex – 12pts
EY Hockey League Division 2 – Women
Lisnagarvey 0 – 5 Ards
Women’s EYHL2 Standings
Ards – 9pts
UCC – 6pts
Avoca – 6pts
Monkstown – 5pts
University of Galway – 3pts
Cork Harlequins – 3pts
Trinity Ladies’ – 1pt
Lisnagarvey – 0pts
Belfast Harlequins – 0pts
