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Both Orange teams ended the Pro League block at Wagener Stadium with a good feeling. The Orange Ladies recorded their sixth win in a row by beating China 3-1, just like a day earlier. Frédérique Matla scored in her 150th international game. The Orange Men picked up their second consecutive bonus point on Sunday after […]
Netherlands: The day when the patience of Olivier Hortensius was rewarded

His patience was tested immensely. How long he had to wait for his very first international match. But on Saturday, in Wagener Stadium against Argentina (1-1), the time had finally come for Olivier Hortensius. Rotterdam’s striker made his debut in the Dutch national team, thus putting a curl through a long-cherished wish. ‘I hope I […]
England: Olympic medallist to join men’s coaching team

Olympic silver medallist Robert van der Horst will be joining the England and GB coaching team as assistant coach for the men’s programme. Van der Horst, who will officially take up his role in July, represented the Netherlands for 12 years and earned 272 caps. He won silver at the London 2012 Olympic Games as […]
Great Britain: Olympic medallist to join men’s coaching team

Olympic silver medallist Robert van der Horst will be joining the England and GB coaching team as assistant coach for the men’s programme. Van der Horst, who will officially take up his role in July, represented the Netherlands for 12 years and earned 272 caps. He won silver at the London 2012 Olympic Games as […]
Netherlands: Summaries: full score Orange Ladies, bonus point Orange Men

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In this Pro League weekend, the selection of the Orange Ladies goes through quite a shake-up. Freeke Moes and Eline Jansen will join the Dutch team for the two matches against China. The recovery from their injuries went so well that they can play on Saturday and Sunday. That means that talents Maud van den […]
Netherlands: Underdog Brink goes for more: ‘I want to be first goalie’

‘My goal is clear: I eventually want to become the first goalkeeper of Orange. I don’t hide that ambition,’ said goalkeeper Hidde Brink convincingly after his debut for the Dutch national team Thursday against Ireland (6-2 win). With Pinoké he has impressed for years, but in the Dutch national team he is ahead of Maurits […]
Netherlands: Yibbi Jansen thunders on: ‘Want to get everything out of my corner’

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It was another Pro League night to savour. At Wagener Stadium on Thursday night, the Dutch first defeated Spain(the ladies won 11-2) and then the men beat Ireland by resounding numbers. Watch the summaries of the two games here. Enjoy watching! Orange Ladies – Spain Orange Men – Ireland by Hockey.nl
Netherlands: Joep Troost’s Wagener debut: ‘Got twelve tickets arranged’

All the clichés were true for three-time international Joep Troost on Wednesday. The Pro League game with Ireland (2-0) was his first Dutch appearance in eighteen months and his very first in front of his own public. It was an evening that was almost perfect. With a lot of family in the stands. Goosebumps at […]