Ireland women’s hockey coach resigns to take over New Zealand

“I hope you continue on this journey, inspiring the next generation of hockey players in Ireland and I hope to see you in Tokyo.”

Ireland women’s hockey coach Graham Shaw has resigned to take over the New Zealand women’s national team.

It brings an end to Shaw's four-year tenure as head coach, in which time he led Ireland to their first World Cup in 16 years, before they embarked on a sensational run to make the final.