Lucky 13!! Another amazing chapter in the history of our men’s indoor team who won the National Indoor Trophy for the 13th time – and four in a row – as they produced a steely performance to win the final 4-3 against Corinthian at the Antrim Forum.

We opened the day with a 9-4 semi-final win over Avoca to go through to a repeat of the Leinster final which we lost in a shoot-out. This one was similarly tight, 0-0 after Q1, 1-1 at half-time and then we trailed 3-2 going into the final quarter.

But we turned it around with Ross Canning scoring a late corner to complete the turnaround and allow James Walker to lift the trophy.

It puts them in good stead ahead of their EuroHockey Club Challenge I tournament in two weeks time in Puconci, Slovenia with a return ticket to Europe confirmed for 2026!

Pictured, back row: Scott Crombie, Shane Davey, Harry MacMahon, Ross Canning, Evan Jennings, Mark Collins, Liam Canning, Diarmuid MacMahon

Front row: James Walker, Ryan Williams, Rex Dunlop, Luke Madeley, Jody Hosking

The date for the biggest fundraiser of the season for the front pitch replacement has been confirmed. Tickets will be €25 which will include entry, a race card and some food on the night in the clubhouse.

All welcome to join what is sure to be a fun-filled night in support of a great cause.

You can confirm your place in advance. Contact Scott Crombie on Whatsapp for tickets (+353 87 610 4370) while there are items available for sponsorship via Fraser Morris (+353 87 413 2316).

Keep an eye on the club’s social media and website for further updates.

The men’s indoor side reached the final of the Leinster indoor league last weekend, just missing out on the title after a shoot-out to Corinthian.

Normal time ended 3-3 after an epic comeback from 3-0 down and we were only denied by an incredible goal line save in the final minute by the reds’ defence.

We have the chance for revenge over the next two weeks on the National Indoor Trophy stage. Six sides compete in the competition with the national title and a return place to Europe up for grabs at the Antrim Forum. Sunday sees us play in a three-team group with Munster champions Waterford and Ulster’s Cookstown.

It is an other step on their incredible journey over the past 17 years which saw them honoured on Thursday night at The Echo’s 2024 Sports Awards where they were the February Team of the Month winners.

They will head to Puconci, Slovenia in February where they represent Ireland in the EuroHockey Club Challenge from February 21st to 23rd, a hugely competitive competition featuring seven national champions.

It is an expensive endeavour and honour; if you would like to support their journey, please contact Liam Canning on canningliam@gmail.com.

Click here for a round-up of some of what is going on around the club between all the storms including:

https://threerockrovershc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/January-2025-Newsletter-1-1.pdf

• Big Race Night fundraise confirmed for March 8th – mark the diary
• Quiz night on February 8th
• Indoor teams in National playoffs and off to Europe in February
• Updated sponsor list – do support these brilliant companies who help us run the club each year!
  Today, the men’s 1sts are back in action in the EYHL – get out and support them at 3.15pm today vs Corinthian in Whitechurch Park before dropping back into the club bar where the rugby will be shown on the big screen!

We are thrilled to be hosting the men’s Neville Cup final on St Stephen’s Day, the perfect opportunity to get some fresh air and support the side after the Christmas Day excess!!

Entry is free and club captain Doug is opening up the bar! #leinsterhockey#roversrepresenting

Remember, the club is also collecting your recycled cans and bottles as part of the U18s initiative to raise funds for our new pitch. If you need a clear-out after the 25th December, consider dropping them into the stations at the clubhouse!

Congratulations to Laura Keogh who received a call-up to the Irish Under-16 panel announced on December 20th.

Blitz-mas! A suitably festive end to the first half of the season with the juniors mixed blitz making the club buzz with young Rovers flying around the pitches before the big man Santa came to visit!

A huge shout-out to the big team of volunteers, coaches and organisers for making it happen, not just this week but every week through the season!

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Six Rovers represented the club at the spectacular Nkosi Cup and PSI Indoor series in Cape Town, South Africa.

Harry MacMahon and Ryan Williams both made their senior indoor international debuts for the Irish men in the Nkosi Cup alongside Ross Canning and James Walker with Ireland earning bronze with a final win over New Zealand.

Hannah and Juliette Duffy, meanwhile savoured a unique experience for the invitational Ireland All Stars Under-18 team at the PSI Indoor Championships! The tournament saw them play several games against teams from one of the world’s leading countries in this version of the sport.

Ben Pasley lined in all four of Ireland’s matches at the FIH Pro League in Argentina, facing the hosts twice and England twice in Santiago del Estero where he got expert guidance in his debut series from club heroes Daragh Walsh, Ben Walker and Conor and Ali Empey as well as club coach Ashlin Freddy who is the side’s assistant coach!

For a new-look Irish side, it was a hugely beneficial trip with the highlight being a 3-3 draw against world number two side England in searing heat and in front of a lively home crowd.

Congrats Ben on a super series!

A pre-Christmas international season kicks in this evening with plenty of Rovers representing for Ireland.

Ben Pasley is with the Irish men’s squad who are in Argentina this week for the first phase of the Pro League with a chance of making his senior international debut!

He is part of a 20-player squad in Argentina along with club graduates Daragh Walsh, Ali and Conor Empey and Ben Walker.

The team will face England tonight at 00:30 Irish Time in Argentina with the match available to watch the FIH Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4eovwofovk  or on Channel 4: https://www.youtube.com/@Channel4Sport/streams

The Irish men’s indoor side also jetted out to South Africa today for the Nkosi Cup with Harry MacMahon, Ross Canning, James Walker and Ryan Williams all included in the panel.

They begin their tournament begins with a fixture against Namibia on Friday before they face further games against South Africa and New Zealand at the five-day event.