Cork Harlequins play-off switched to Dublin venue

Cork Harlequins women will have to adjust their plans at short notice with the news that the EY Champions Trophy play-offs have been switched at short notice from Banbridge to Grange Road in Dublin.

The end-of-season play-offs had been set for Havelock Park in February as part of a two-year contract, with the first event set to mark the opening of their brand new astroturf. Work began on replacing the old pitch in early March but it was confirmed earlier this week it would not be completed in time for the tournament, which starts on May 5.

As such, Hockey Ireland sought out alternative venues, with Three Rock — the host venue in 2017 — co-opted, giving their men home advantage for the finals weekend.