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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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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Brunell remain at top of MissQuote.ie Super League after 85-84 win over Fr Mathews

Gurranabraher Credit Union Brunell Head Coach, Liam Culloty hailed the resilience of his side as they clinched a thrilling 85-84 comeback win over Fr Mathews to remain top of the MissQuote.ie Super League. Shannon Brady and Ariel Johnson proved quite a handful for Brunell under the posts in Saturday’s Cork derby in Fr Mathews Arena, mopping up a total of …

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Ireland suffer 100-48 defeat to France in opening EuroBasket qualifier

Ireland lost 100-48 to France in the FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers opener at the National Basketball Arena on Sunday. Ireland put it up to their illustrious opponents, who are 7th in FIBA world rankings, trailing by just a point at the end of the first quarter. A commanding second quarter put France in control of proceedings and they never looked …

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Waterford Wildcats off to winning start in MissQuote.ie Super League

SETU Waterford Wildcats, DCU Mercy, and Gurranabraher Credit Union Brunell are the early pace-setters in the MissQuote.ie Super League, with each making it two from two to start the season. Waterford Wildcats ran out 99-52 winners against the Trinity Meteors, Sarah Hickey once again impressing with 31 points in their victory, while sister Kate was also singled out ofr praise …

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Ireland stage dramatic comeback to win friendly with Austria 73-67

Ireland’s women secured a dramatic 73-67 friendly win over Austria, following a 4th quarter comeback, having trailed for the majority of the contest at the National Basketball Arena on Saturday. Bridget Herlihy excelled for James Weldon’s side, with 29 points and 11 rebounds, while captain Edel Thornton and Sorcha Tiernan also played key roles in the victory, scoring 14 points apiece. …

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The Address UCC Glanmire Now One Win Away from Super League Title

The Address UCC Glanmire survived a final quarter comeback to extend their lead to nine points at the top of the MissQuote.ie Super League, following an 89-86 Cork derby win over i3PT Fr.Mathews. Mark Scannell’s side are now one win away from retaining their crown after second-placed Trinity Meteors fell to a one-point loss on the road against Waterford Wildcats. …

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Trinity Meteors and Killester through to Paudie O’Connor Cup Final

Trinity Meteors and Killester will play in the InsureMyHouse.ie Paudie O’Connor Cup final, after both came through their semi-finals at Neptune Stadium. 2020 winners Killester edged Waterford Wildcats 87-77, pulling away in the fourth quarter. Trinity Meteors, who are joint top of the MissQuote.ie Super League, had a dominant 82-60 win over DCU Mercy, helped by a 24-point and 13-rebound …

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Ireland Senior Women excel in two game series with high ranked Portugal

Ireland’s senior women concluded their two-game series against Portugal with a hard-working performance that ended in a 72-62 defeat in Porto. They now turn their attention to a FIBA EuroBasket qualifier in Dublin this November. After a defeat in the first game of the series yesterday, a good start was pivotal for James Weldon’s side. In last weekend’s series against …

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