Champions Trophy: Lisnagarvey complete unique clean sweep.

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We caught up with the Men’s All Ireland Hockey League Champions Trophy Finals at Comber Road on Saturday and Sunday.

Both of Ulster’s stellar men’s sides, Lisnagarvey were chasing the number four in this competition. Bann were looking for their fourth consecutive Champions Trophy. Hosts Lisnagarvey were looking for their fourth All Ireland Trophy in a single season having already bagged the All Ireland League, All Ireland Senior Cup and All Ireland Junior Cup.

Action from the Champions Trophy Semi Final between Banbridge and Three Rock Rovers at Comber Road on Saturday 9th May 2026

Both progressed through the Semi Finals on Saturday for the eagerly anticipated all Ulster Final on Sunday.

The tight game ended as 2 -2 draw with Garvey ramping up the pressure to claim the Champions Trophy on the shootout. A remarkable season.

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