England: Premier Division Review – 8th March 2025

england premier division review 8th march 2025 67d0341edd7c2 - England: Premier Division Review - 8th March 2025 - At the top of the Mens Top 6 Old Georgians’ 100% record was maintained with a 3-1 defeat of their nearest rivals Holcombe. Alex Pendle gave Holcombe an early lead before goals from Chris Proctor and Alan Forsyth made it 2-1 at the break. Sam Ward sealed the win with a minute to go and keep up OGs record of scoring three or more in every game to date. The result ended Holcombe’s six match winning streak. They drop to third below Surbiton who beat Oxted 5-3 at Sugden Road.  Surbiton conceded three for the third successive game although they never trailed on Saturday.  The Wimbledon – Hampstead & Westminster game saw the lead change hands before Wimbledon ran out 4-3 winners. Jonathan Lankfer gave Wimbledon an early lead but a strong period after the break saw Hampstead 3-1 up with 15 minutes to go. Wimbledon then also responded in triplicate inside seven minutes securing the win with an Ed Horler stroke in the 63rd minute.

At the top of the Mens Top 6 Old Georgians’ 100% record was maintained with a 3-1 defeat of their nearest rivals Holcombe. Alex Pendle gave Holcombe an early lead before goals from Chris Proctor and Alan Forsyth made it 2-1 at the break. Sam Ward sealed the win with a minute to go and […]

AHF: Breaking barriers: empowering girls in sport on International Women’s Day

ahf breaking barriers empowering girls in sport on international womens day 67cc793511ba1 - AHF: Breaking barriers: empowering girls in sport on International Women’s Day - International Women’s Day serves as a powerful reminder of the need to accelerate action to ensure that all women have equal access to sport.

International Women’s Day serves as a powerful reminder of the need to accelerate action to ensure that all women have equal access to sport. FIH President Tayyab Ikram said: “Hockey can pride itself to be a gender equal sport as the overall participation worldwide – 51% women, 49% men – shows. However, we are determined […]

England: International Women’s Day – Jean Fitch’s lifelong love of hockey

england international womens day jean fitchs lifelong love of hockey 67d0342330045 - England: International Women's Day - Jean Fitch's lifelong love of hockey - The theme of the 2025 International Women's Day is Accelerate Action. Jean Fitch from Bedford Hockey Club has spent the last 30 years involved in the club and was integral to the launch of the successful walking hockey sessions while playing in goal and fundraising for the club. We invited her to share her love of hockey and the positive changes that have been made at the club and the sport.  

The theme of the 2025 International Women’s Day is Accelerate Action. Jean Fitch from Bedford Hockey Club has spent the last 30 years involved in the club and was integral to the launch of the successful walking hockey sessions while playing in goal and fundraising for the club. We invited her to share her love […]

England: Week 15 Review of the England Hockey League

england week 15 review of the england hockey league 67d03428c2ba0 - England: Week 15 Review of the England Hockey League - Men's Division One North leaders Loughborough Students won again but were made to work hard by hosts Harborne. Tom Thorne scored twice for Harborne but these sandwiched three Loughborough goals, from Joe Cotton (2) and Jack Webb. A 3-2 win means Loughborough are four points clear of Brooklands MU  who came home with a 5-2 win from the short trip to Deeside Ramblers. Birmingham University also won a local derby, 4-3 against Olton & West Warwicks with captain Alfie Weaver netting a 68th minute corner to secure the points. Lindum stay ninth after a 3-0 loss at Nottingham University and Stourport are a point behind them. Stourport drew 3-3 with Durham University, Si Claris scored all three including a last gasp pc conversion, however they still trail Durham in eighth by seven points.

Men’s Division One North leaders Loughborough Students won again but were made to work hard by hosts Harborne. Tom Thorne scored twice for Harborne but these sandwiched three Loughborough goals, from Joe Cotton (2) and Jack Webb. A 3-2 win means Loughborough are four points clear of Brooklands MU  who came home with a 5-2 […]

AHF: New Zealand wins 2024-25 FIH Hockey Nations Cup!

ahf new zealand wins 2024 25 fih hockey nations cup 67c5e1a3171a1 - AHF: New Zealand wins 2024-25 FIH Hockey Nations Cup! - New Zealand claimed the Nations Cup title after a thrilling 1-1 draw against Ireland, securing victory in a 4-2 shootout. Chile won bronze with a hard-fought 2-1 win over the USA. Scotland finished 5th after a strong 2-0 win over Japan, while Korea defeated Canada 2-0 to avoid last place.

New Zealand claimed the Nations Cup title after a thrilling 1-1 draw against Ireland, securing victory in a 4-2 shootout. Chile won bronze with a hard-fought 2-1 win over the USA. Scotland finished 5th after a strong 2-0 win over Japan, while Korea defeated Canada 2-0 to avoid last place. Korea 2-0 Canada In the […]

South Africa: SA Women’s U21 Squad updated for Junior Africa Cup 2025

The Junior Africa Cup for 2025, the qualifier for the FIH Junior World Cup 2025, takes place in Namibia in April this year. The tournament initially scheduled for November, was postponed allowing teams more opportunity to participate. The SA Women will be competing alongside 6 other African nations with the top 3 in the tournament […]

New Zealand: VANTAGE BLACK STICKS WOMEN CROWNED FIH NATIONS CUP CHAMPIONS

new zealand vantage black sticks women crowned fih nations cup champions 67c51c9b8d11e - New Zealand: VANTAGE BLACK STICKS WOMEN CROWNED FIH NATIONS CUP CHAMPIONS - The Vantage Black Sticks Women have claimed the 2025 FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup title for the first time in history, defeating Ireland in a tense final that ended in a 1-1 draw before New Zealand secured the victory in a shootout. 

The Vantage Black Sticks Women have claimed the 2025 FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup title for the first time in history, defeating Ireland in a tense final that ended in a 1-1 draw before New Zealand secured the victory in a shootout.  New Zealand set the tone of the match, applying early attacking pressure with […]

New Zealand: WOMEN EARN SPOT IN THEIR FIRST-EVER NATIONS CUP FINAL

new zealand women earn spot in their first ever nations cup final 67c3bd0bb7795 - New Zealand: WOMEN EARN SPOT IN THEIR FIRST-EVER NATIONS CUP FINAL - The Vantage Black Sticks Women have booked their place in the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup final for the first time ever after a tense shootout win over host nation Chile in front of a passionate home crowd.

The Vantage Black Sticks Women have booked their place in the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup final for the first time ever after a tense shootout win over host nation Chile in front of a passionate home crowd. New Zealand struck first in an action-packed opening quarter, with a penalty corner seeing Kaitlin Cotter deliver […]

South Africa: Champions crowned at the SPAR & Tops at SPAR Indoor Hockey IPT

The SPAR And Tops at SPAR Indoor Hockey IPT 2025 reached its conclusion with new champions for the both the men and women’s A Section tournament. It was title joy for Southern Gauteng men, breaking a five-year chokehold by Western Province, and the Western Province Women, breaking a four-year hold by KZN Raiders. Men’s A […]

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