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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Brunell, Fr. Mathews book slots in Paudie O’Connor Cup final

Gurranabraher Credit Union Brunell defeated defending InsureMyHouse.ie Paudie O’Connor Cup champions Pyrobel Killester 92-78, to reach their first Cup final since 2019. It will be a Cork derby in the decider, with Catalyst Fr. Mathews reaching their first ever Paudie O’Connor Cup final following a 71-67 win over FloMAX Liffey Celtics.   In the first semi-final at Neptune Stadium, Catalyst …

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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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MissQuote.ie Super League: Brunell inflict first defeat of season on Liffey Celtics

Gurranabraher Credit Union Brunell managed to steady the ship in the face of a second-half revival by FloMAX Liffey Celtics to clinch a 78-74 point victory, inflicting on Karl Kilbride’s team their first defeat in this season’s MissQuote.ie Super League in Gurranabraher Credit Union Arena on Sunday. The home side opened up a nine-point advantage by the close of the …

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Liffey Celtics narrowly remain unbeaten in MissQuote.ie Super League

Karl Kilbride’s FloMAX Liffey Celtics were made to scrap tooth and nail for Saturday’s 84-75 point triumph over Catalyst Fr. Mathews in Leixlip, as they coughed up an 18-point advantage to trail by three at the break. Yet some superb inside work by Alexandra Navarette, who emerged the game’s top scorer on 26 points, together with timely three-pointers from Kate …

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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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Brunell and Liffey Celtics remain unbeaten in MissQuote.ie Super League

Gurranabraher Credit Union Brunell remain top of the MissQuote.ie Super League, thanks to an 86-36 road win at newly promoted Portlaoise Panthers. Jayla Nacole Johnson was the top scorer in the game with 20 points and Kyaja Victoria Williams had 17 points and 11 rebounds, while in-form Ireland captain Edel Thornton racked up 15 points and eight rebounds. Head coach …

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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 are back-to-back MissQuote.ie Super League Champions

The Address UCC Glanmire have been crowned MissQuote.ie Super League champions for the second year in succession. Mark Scannell’s side continued an incredible regular season run by beating Ulster University 90-67 to ensure the trophy remains on Leeside.   Khiarica Rasheed and Brittany Byrd stamped their class on the occasion by combining for 42 points, including 7 of the opening …

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Buzzer beater moves UCC Glanmire six points clear at top of MissQuote.ie Super League

The Address UCC Glanmire moved six points clear at the of the MissQuote.ie Super League thanks to Khiarica Rasheed’s buzzer beater with the final play to seal a dramatic 75-73 win at Singleton SuperValu Brunell. Their closest title rivals, Trinity Meteors, slipped to a 98-88 home defeat to Leixlip Amenities Liffey Celtics. The Address UCC Glanmire left it late to …

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