UCD trip pays off with double

IT was a profitable trip south for UCD on Saturday, as their men and women came away with big wins from Bandon and Cork Harlequins respectively to advance in the Irish Senior Cup.

Former Irish international Karen Bateman stepped out of retirement after 15 months to help Quins, but it mattered little as they were routed 4-0 by the classy Belfield students, who finally found their range in the final half-hour after a goal-less first half.

Chloe Watkins was their inspiration, forcing home the first from close range before Nicola Gray buried a trademark short corner bullet.