Indoor: Five Key Moments in the Lost European Championship Final of Orange
While the Oranje Dames Zaal are now back in the Netherlands, we took another full look at the images of the lost European Championship final against Germany on Saturday (5-4) in Hamburg. We look back at that intense, nerve-racking final battle with five key moments. 1. Orange deals the first blow Under pressure from a few […]
Nations Cup: Favourites Spain Have Perfect Start
Fast start for favourites on day 1 of the inaugural FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup Spain 2022 Spain and India came into the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup Spain 2022 as the two prohibitive favourites, and justified that status by putting on dominant displays in their contests against Ireland and Chile, respectively, to take all […]
Ireland: Ireland Left Chasing Semi-final Berth After Opening Loss
Ireland women suffered a 2-0 loss to favourites Spain in their opening match of the Women’s FIH Hockey Nations Cup this afternoon. Sean Dancer’s side were chasing the game almost from the outset as Spain started the game in electric fashion, winning a penalty corner inside two minutes and slotting home a slick drag flick […]
Belgium: Indoor Red Lions Dissapoint in Hamburg
A disappointing Euro for frustrated Indoor Red Lions While they came to Hamburg to win a medal, the Belgians missed their European meeting. They finish in a very disappointing 5th place after half-hearted performances. If their ambitions were realistic, they however lacked the lucidity and aggressiveness to achieve them. JNever before has the Belgian indoor team seemed […]
Indoor: The Battle Between the Hockey Enthusiast and the Sportsman Hertzberger
As a hockey fan, Jeroen Hertzberger enjoys his first title tournament with the Orange in Hamburg, but the sportsman in him is disappointed that the team is playing for bronze today and not for the European title. “The tournament is a great experience anyway. I enjoy every second between the beams. I already look back on it […]
Australia: Men’s Team Announced for 2023 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The Men’s Indoor Hockey Team that will represent Australia at the sixth edition of the FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup from 5-11 February 2023 in Pretoria, South Africa has been announced. The final 12 players selected were finalised after the Australian Men’s Indoor Squad returned from the Trans-Tasman Challenge in New Zealand. The squad played […]
FIH: Captain Cassiem Inspires South Africa to the Title in the Inaugural FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup
A Dayaan Cassiem masterclass leads South Africa to victory over Ireland in the thrilling final of the inaugural FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup South Africa 2022, securing qualification into the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24 season for the hosts. The packed crowd in Potchefstroom was treated to an end-to-end display of attacking hockey in a […]
Ireland: Heartbreak for Ireland as They Falter at Final Hurdle
It took a final quarter penalty stroke to separate Ireland and South Africa in a pulsating FIH Hockey Nations Cup final that didn’t go Ireland’s way in Potchefstroom this afternoon. Ireland had almost double the shots on goal that South Africa did, but it was the cutting edge that the Irish were missing while the […]
FIH: Ireland and South Africa to Face Off in the Finals of the Inaugural FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup South Africa 2022
High quality hockey in both semi-finals were settled with moments of brilliance as Ireland and South Africa booked their spots in the first ever finals of the FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup South Africa 2022, with the winning team earning a promotion into the FIH Hockey Pro League for the 2023-24 season. Both semi-finals were […]
Ireland: Magnificent Ireland Book Historic Nations Cup Final Berth
A flawless third quarter led by Ireland captain and player of the match Sean Murray brought Ireland to within 60 minutes of a maiden FIH Pro League berth as they beat Malaysia comfortably in the semi-final of the Nations Cup this morning. A moment of magic in the 41st minute from Ben Walker was the […]
