New Zealand: Vantage Black Sticks Men 2025 FIH Nations Cup Squad
Hockey New Zealand is proud to announce the Vantage Black Sticks Men’s squad selected to compete at the 2025 FIH Nations Cup in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 15-21 June. This group returns to the tournament after a gold medal performance in 2024, with a fresh opportunity to build on that momentum and once again […]
New Zealand: Sticks Around The World – Casey Crowley & Olivia Shannon
Sticks Around The World – Casey Crowley and Olivia Shannon We’re excited to launch our brand-new series, Sticks Around The World, where we pull back the curtain on our Vantage Black Sticks athletes to give you a glimpse into their everyday routines, coffee, conditioning, chaos and all. This series, running alongside our social media […]
New Zealand: THE VANTAGE BLACK STICKS MEN HAVE THEIR FIRST-EVER EUROPEAN BASED CAMP
The Vantage Black Sticks Men’s team has marked a significant milestone in its journey with the successful completion of its first-ever European-based training camp. This innovative approach follows the team’s strategic decentralisation, allowing players to pursue professional hockey contracts across the world while maintaining their commitment to New Zealand’s national team. The camp, held […]
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. 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
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 […]
New Zealand: WOMEN SECURE A SPOT IN THE SEMI-FINAL AT THE FIH NATIONS CUP
The Vantage Black Sticks Women have secured their spot in the semi-finals of the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup in Santiago, Chile, with a 3-1 victory over Scotland in their final pool match. In what was essentially a quarter-final clash, New Zealand needed at least a draw to advance. They made sure of their progression […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
