New Zealand: MEN SET TO REUNITE FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE THE OLYMPICS
The Vantage Black Sticks Men are set to reunite for the first time since the Paris Olympics. This marks a new proactive approach and planning for the future, following the funding announcements made in December. Hockey New Zealand has implemented strategic plans to enhance the team’s performance and cohesion, with a focus on creating a […]
New Zealand: WOMEN UNABLE TO FIND EQUALISER AGAINST IRELAND
The Vantage Black Sticks Women faced a tough challenge against Ireland in their second pool match at the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup in Chile, Santiago, coming up just short 0-1. Ireland, who had previously edged New Zealand in their last Nations Cup meeting, came into the match with an experienced side, starting aggressively to […]
FIH Pro-League: Indian joy as women secure shootout victory over Dutch, and men defeat England
After eight days of thrilling matches, the curtain came down on the Bhubaneswar leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League with India’s women giving home fans plenty to celebrate as they pipped the Netherlands in a shootout. Despite the loss, the women’s tournament sees the Netherlands two points clear at the top of the table […]
FIH Pro-League: Victories for England, Germany and Australian men, while Dutch, Belgium victorious in women’s play
Lausanne, Switzerland – FIH Pro League play wrapped up in Santiago del Estero, Argentina with the visiting neutral teams doing battle. The Australian men were in fine form taking down Belgium 3-1, the first win for the Kookaburras over the Red Lions since 2019. On the women’s side the Red Panthers took a commanding three-goal […]
AHF: Malaysia to host third edition of FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is delighted to announce that the third edition of the FIH Hockey Nations Cup (men) will take place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 15-21 June 2025. The tournament involves the following eight participating teams, with the winners qualifying for the 2025-26 FIH Hockey Pro League: France Japan Korea Malaysia New […]
South Africa: SA INDOOR HOCKEY MEN HIT ALL-TIME HIGH WORLD RANKING AFTER HISTORIC BRONZE MEDAL
The South African Indoor Hockey Men have reached new heights, climbing to an all-time high ranking of 6th in the latest FIH Indoor World Rankings. This incredible achievement comes off the back of their historic bronze medal at the FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup in Croatia, where they proved their class on the biggest stage. […]
FIH Pro-League: Double victory for Argentina sides over visiting Australia
It was a double victory in Santiago del Estero, Argentina for Los Leones and Las Leonas in their last home games of the FIH Pro League series in Argentina. The men scored early in the second half through Bautista Capurro’s rocket on the upright reverse, while the women recovered from going an early goal down […]
New Zealand: INCREDIBLE 5-4 OPENER AT THE FIH NATIONS CUP BY THE VANTAGE BLACK STICKS WOMEN
The Women began their FIH Nations Cup campaign today, securing their first win against Korea 5-4. Playing in scorching 33-degree heat, the match marked the first meeting between the two sides in eight years, with Korea having won the previous match. Korea took control at the start of the opening quarter, scoring the game’s first […]
FIH Pro-League: Shutout wins for Dutch and India while Belgium men edge Argentina and Leonas take bonus point over Red Panthers
Lausanne, Switzerland – It was a tight affair in both Argentina-hosted match ups in Santiago del Estero. Belgium veteran Tom Boon added his 14th goal with 20 seconds left in the game to give his side the 1-0 win over Argentina. In the women’s match up the Red Panthers held the majority of the attack […]
FIH Pro-League: Belgium sides beat the heat, as Dutch, Germany women and India men find wins in Bhubaneswar
Lausanne, Switzerland – In the sweltering temperatures in Santiago del Estera, Argentina, both the Belgian sides were victorious against Australia. A double sudden-death round of shootouts gave the Belgian men their victory in the opener, while the Red Panthers controlled the game to take a 2-1 win over the Hockeyroos. Earlier in the day in […]
