UCC’s new-look women’s outfit will be given the sternest of early tests as they reacquaint themselves with Munster hockey.

Hockey: Munster’s U-16s produced a memorable performance to get their schoolgirls interprovincial championship off to a flying start as they beat Ulster for the first time in a decade.

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Munster’s underage girls teams will be hoping to show the benefits of an early start to their preparations as their interprovincial tournaments get underway at Three Rock Rovers tomorrow.