`No better man`: New Ireland coach Mark Tumilty tipped to succeed by skipper
(WorldNews Sport)

The Ireland men`s hockey team are to play recently-crowned European and reigning world champions Belgium in an away international next month to prepare for their upcoming Olympic qualifying double-header with Canada in Vancouver after two games with France in Bordeaux. The women`s build-up to their double-header with Canada at Donnybrook has also been finalised, with three games against China taking place over the next week and two in Germany in October ahead of their Tokyo bid. The second game in Germany will be a proud occasion for Pegasus player Shirley McCay, who will reach a memorable...