The Irish women’s hockey team captured the imagination of the public with their run to the World Cup final in London. Gillian Pinder, the penalty hero in their semi-final win over Spain — provides the definitive inside story of the team of the year. She spoke with Kieran Shannon.

Munster and Ulster rugby players thumbed lifts and cross-dressed their way around the country this week, all in the name of team-building. But does the concept work?

The Irish women’s hockey team’s hopes of making the World Cup Finals were shattered this afternoon.