England: Time for Change? David Ralph’s Future at the Helm of England Women’s Hockey
As England’s women’s team languishes near the bottom of the 2024–25 FIH Pro League table, pressure is mounting on Head Coach David Ralph. With the side now battling relegation and suffering heavy defeats—including a bruising 6–2 loss to the Netherlands—many in the hockey community are questioning whether it’s time for fresh leadership. Since taking over […]
AHF: Austria fall narrowly short as Poland, Scotland and USA join Egypt in the semi-finals
The final day of pool play at the FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup 2 came to an end in Muscat, Oman with Egypt, Poland, Scotland and United States claiming the four semi-final spots. It will be Egypt taking on United States in the first semi-final, while Scotland will take on Poland in an all-European second […]
FIH Pro-League: Argentina and Australia battles end with split wins favouring Kookaburras and Leonas
Lausanne, Switzerland – On the second night of Pro League action in Santiago del Estero, Argentina the visiting Australian sides split their night. In the men’s competition, first-half goals from Tim Brand and Cooper Burns gave the Kookaburras the edge over the Leones. Closing out the evening, the homeside Leonas found redemption from their last-night […]
AHF: Egypt and United States remain perfect at FIH Hockey Nations Cup 2 Oman 2025
Day 2 of the FIH Hockey Nations Cup 2 Oman 2025 witnessed more thrillers, with two strong contenders emerging in Egypt and United States, with both teams winning a second consecutive game on the trot. Egypt’s win also ensured them of a place in the semi-final that will be played on Saturday, 22 Feb, while […]
South Africa: SA Women’s Hockey Announce Squad for Malaysia Tour Under New Head Coach Inky Zondi
South African Hockey is excited to announce the SA Women’s Hockey squad set to travel to Malaysia for a four-match series – their first international action under new head coach Inky Zondi. With a massive year ahead, this series is an important step in preparing for the team’s two major targets: securing FIH World Cup […]
FAN: ‘Hockey in 60 seconds,’ essay: official rules of the 2025 Dr. Judith Benscoter Female Athlete Scholarship contest
Class of 2025 seniors in Pennsylvania, New York, Virginia, New Jersey, Florida, North Carolina, Georgia, Massachusetts, Ohio, and Michigan may start working on their submissions to enter the ‘2025 Dr. Judith Benscoter Female Athlete Scholarship’ contest today (February 20, 2025). Female Athlete News is sponsoring the contest. FAN, LLC will start accepting entries on […]
FIH Pro-League: Boon’s 300th gives Belgium victory alongside Spain and India men; Belgium and Spain women find narrow wins
Tom Boon had another outstanding Pro League performance putting in three goals, including scoring his 300th international, to propel Belgium 5-3 over hosts Argentina and top the league goal scoring tables. The Leonas gave up a two-goal lead early to concede a 5-3 loss to the visiting Belgian Red Panthers. Earlier in the day in […]
South Africa: SA Hockey Announce Squad for Four-Test Series Away against Malaysia
South African Hockey is excited to announce the SA Women’s Hockey squad set to travel to Malaysia for a four-match series – their first international action under new head coach Inky Zondi. With a massive year ahead, this series is an important step in preparing for the team’s two major targets: securing FIH World Cup […]
HIL: ‘I didn’t even expect to play,’ says Sonam after incredible Hero Women’s Hockey India League campaign
~ Upcoming Player of the Tournament, Sonam of JSW Soorma Hockey Club talks about her Hero HIL journey and national team call-up ~ New Delhi, 7th February 2025: At merely 19, Sonam stole the spotlight in the Hero Women’s Hockey India League 2024-25 with exceptional performances as her crucial goals helped JSW Soorma Hockey Club reach the […]
New Zealand: OCEANIA JUNIOR WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS – PROMISING PERFORMANCES
The Oceania Junior World Cup Qualifiers wrapped up at Lloyd Elsmore Park in Auckland earlier this month, with New Zealand’s U21 Men’s and Women’s teams putting on a strong performance against Australia. Across three matches each, both teams demonstrated fight, deservedly earning their spot in the Junior World Cup later this year. The U21 Men’s […]
