Cork teams should have played games despite Covid concerns, Hockey Ireland rule

However, the games will be refixed and no walkovers awarded

A repeat of the no-show will see the Cork sides suffer a 5-0 defeat and concession of home advantage for the return fixture later this season.

The Cork sides who refused to travel to away matches citing Covid-19 concerns should have fulfilled their fixtures, Hockey Ireland have said.

Cork Harlequins, Cork C of I and UCC’s women’s teams have all received suspended sanctions following their decisions not to field for EY Hockey League matches in the past month.