Killester complete double with Champions Trophy win over Waterford Wildcats

Pyrobel Killester completed the double by adding the MissQuote.ie Champions Trophy to their MissQuote.ie Super League title win three weeks ago. They defeated SETU Waterford Wildcats 75-50 at the National Basketball Arena on Sunday. Pyrobel Killester raced out of the blocks and led 24-6 at the end of the opening quarter, Jiselle Thomas hitting nine points and Irish international Michelle …

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Swords Thunder beat St. Paul’s Killarney 69-63 to win Division One Trophy

iSecure Swords Thunder took MissQuote.ie Divison One Trophy honours, with a 69-63 win over St. Paul’s Killarney at the National Basketball Arena. St. Paul’s Killarney were looking to achieve the double, having sealed promotion to the Super League last month with victory in the MissQuote.ie Division One final over iSecure Swords Thunder, but this time it was the Dublin club …

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Win A Gym For Your Sports Club (Valued at €10K!), Courtesy Of Optimum Nutrition

You know that post-training session ache that’s weirdly satisfying? The way that run or weights session leaves you happily sore, or that pre-sunrise spin class that makes you feel like you could conquer Everest (well, maybe not Everest, but definitely that pesky hill on the way to work). We all have that potential, that “more of you in you” as …

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The MissQuote.ie Champions Trophy final is a tale of 21 days against 23 years

That is how long it will have been since Pyrobel Killester and SETU Waterford Wildcats lifted a trophy at senior level at the National Basketball Arena when the two meet live on TG4 at 13:30 this Sunday. History won’t be in the minds of players as they step onto the floor though and with three of SETU Waterford Wildcats, Caitlin …

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Basketball Ireland and TG4 Agree To A Two-year Broadcast Partnership

Basketball Ireland and TG4 have agreed to a new two-year partnership, which will see 18 games broadcast on the station over the next two years. TG4 will be the home of Irish international basketball, with home and away fixtures in the FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers and FIBA Basketball World Cup European Pre-Qualifiers shown live. .@BballIrl & @TG4TV today announced …

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March Madness saw Iowa’s Caitlin Clark shine, but these 7 standouts also helped to change women’s basketball forever…

March Madness saw Iowa’s Caitlin Clark shine and bring the whole of women’s basketball with her in the process, but she didn’t do it alone. For the superstar to be able to catapult NCAA basketball in front of the eyes all over the world, she needed dance partners, and oh did they show up in their droves. From the ultimate …

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Waterford Wildcats book slot in Champions Trophy Final with defeat of Liffey Celtics

SETU Waterford Wildcats inflicted a first home defeat on FloMAX Liffey Celtics this season, winning out 76-66 in Leixlip Amenities Centre on Saturday night to set up date with Pyrobel Killester in the 2023/24 MissQuote.ie Champions Trophy Final. Looking to avoid a fourth defeat at the hands of their Kildare rivals this season, Waterford produced a hugely intense defensive display …

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Pyrobel Killester win first Super League title since 1979/80

Pyrobel Killester are the MissQuote.ie Super League champions, defeating FloMAX Liffey Celtics 90-62 in the Playoff Final at the National Basketball Arena on Saturday to claim their first women’s Super League title since 1979/80.   The sides were forced into a one-off playoff, after both finished with equal 17-3 records at the end of the regular season. Killester made a …

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Why Ending The Hijab Ban for Sportswomen in France Is A Call For Inclusivity

Wearing religious symbols or garments has been a point of contention in France since 2004. The issue of wearing religious symbols in France has stirred controversy since 2004, drawing international scrutiny. With the nation gearing up to host the 2024 Olympics, the spotlight on France has intensified due to its ban on the hijab. Although the IOC announced in September …

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Playoff For MissQuote.ie Super League Title, As Pyrobel Killester And FloMAX Liffey Celtics Finish Joint Top

Pyrobel Killester and FloMAX Liffey Celtics will face each other in a one-off playoff at the National Basketball Arena at 1930 next Saturday to decide who lifts the MissQuote.ie Super League title, after both sides finished with equal 17-3 records at the end of the regular season. Pyrobel Killester won 85-70 at Gurranabraher Credit Union Brunell, while FloMAX Liffey Celtics …

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