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Tumilty eyes special World Cup day for Irish hockey

Both teams rallied from early setbacks, with Ireland’s men beating South Africa 4-1 and the women defeating New Zealand 3-2 to keep progression hopes alive.

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Ireland head coach Mark Tumilty said his players needed cool heads and real steel to beat South Africa and keep alive their hopes of progressing to the second round of the Men's Hockey World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands.

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Tumilty eyes special World Cup day for Irish hockey

Ireland head coach Mark Tumilty said his players needed cool heads and real steel to beat South Africa and keep alive their hopes of progressing to the second round of the Men's Hockey World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands.

·Ireland
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Irish IndependentIrish Independent
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Mark Tumilty’s side shake off opening defeat to down South Africa 4-1

·Dublin, Ireland
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·Cork, Ireland
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Ireland off the mark in World Cup as 'so proud' Katie Mullan nets winner over New Zealand

​​Katie Mullan’s clinical touch proved decisive as Ireland women posted a first win of the FIH Hockey World Cup with a spirited 3-2 success over New Zealand.

·Portadown, United Kingdom
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Ireland come from behind to rout South Africa in must-win World Cup clash

Lee Cole (two), Ben Walker and Sam Hyland scored the Green Machine’s goals.

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NewsLetter UK broke the news in Portadown, United Kingdom on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
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