Sports News from Sunday, October 18th, 2026

Leinster trailed 16-16 at half-time before taking control with an impressive second-half performance.

Gillespie secured the victory following a strong performance across the 100-lap event, overtaking her closest rival on the final bend to seal the title.

Fellow Irish golfer Leona Maguire also enjoyed an improved final round, shooting a bogey-free 69 to finished tied for 22nd at two-over-par.

There was little between the sides throughout, with the teams level at 1-5 to 0-8 at half-time.

Naas, winners of five of the previous six championships, led by four points at half-time, but Maynooth battled back to force extra time.

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