Hockey World Cup: Margin for error shrinks as Ireland’s men and women chase crucial wins
6 sources·Updated August 18, 2026
Hockey World Cup
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- Irish Independent Life·8h agoIreland claim first men’s World Cup group-stage victory in 48 years with resounding win over South AfricaRead at Irish Independent Life →
- Irish Independent Sport·12h agoIreland women bounce back with New Zealand win to keep Hockey World Cup dreams aliveRead at Irish Independent Sport →
- BBC Sport·14h agoIreland's World Cup hopes alive after win over NZ
Ireland's women looked no further than the success of the country’s athletes and swimmers over the past 10 days to inspire them to a first Hockey World Cup pool win in eight years.
Read at BBC Sport → - The42·14h agoIreland keep World Cup dreams alive with crucial win against New Zealand
Ireland are next in action against the tournament co-hosts Belgium on Thursday.
Read at The42 → - Irish Times Sport·21h agoHockey World Cup: Margin for error shrinks as Ireland’s men and women chase crucial wins
South Africa and New Zealand the opponents in important group games
Read at Irish Times Sport → - Irish Examiner Sport·1d agoIreland 'going out to win' against New Zealand but match is not 'all or nothing'
Ireland took “huge confidence” from their second-half showing against Spain at the World Cup
Read at Irish Examiner Sport →
