Bruton-inspired Three Rock book place in semi-finals

Hockey: Three Rock Rovers are the first side to book their place in the men’s Irish Hockey League semis after a Jonny Bruton-inspired win at Lisnagarvey. 

The Grange Road men may have relinquished their Irish Senior Cup crown but made a big statement of intent regarding Irish hockey’s top prize, as Cork native Bruton struck twice in a 4-2 Pool B success at Comber Road.

Banbridge boosted their hopes of joining them with a hard-fought 3-1 success at Railway Union, but they have yet to mathematically shake off Garvey despite a four-point advantage.