Ulster favourites for hockey title

Ulster put themselves in a strong position to win the U16 schoolboys interprovincial hockey title when they won their two matches on the opening day of the championship at Cork Harlequins’ Club in Farmers Cross.

In their opening match two second-half goals from Rory McCann and Jonathan Acheson gave Ulster a 2 - 0 win over the defending champions Munster.

Ulster again impressed when defeating Leinster on a 3 -2 scoreline.