New Zealand: SIMON CHILD BIDS FAREWELL TO INTERNATIONAL HOCKEY
Simon Child, widely recognized as one of the all-time greats in New Zealand hockey, has officially announced his retirement, closing the chapter on an almost 20-year international career. Child first stepped onto the international stage in 2005, going on to represent New Zealand in 309 matches. Renowned globally for his goal-scoring prowess, Child’s 148 goals […]
New Zealand: VANTAGE BLACK STICKS WITHDRAW FROM 2025 HOCKEY PRO LEAGUE
The Vantage Black Sticks New Zealand Men’s Hockey Team have declined the invitation to rejoin the Hockey Pro League (HPL), due to commence in December 2024 and running through till mid-2025. Hockey New Zealand (HNZ) has confirmed its decision to not take part in the HPL with the International Hockey Federation (FIH), following the men’s […]
New Zealand: U21 FUTURE BLACK STICKS WOMEN’S & MEN’S TEAMS ANNOUNCED
Head coaches Verity Sharland (U21 Women’s Coach) & Mike Delaney (U21 Men’s Coach) have named their teams ahead of upcoming trips to Japan (Women) and Malaysia for the Sultan of Johor Cup (Men). U21 Women’s Team The U21 Women’s team is set to head away on an exciting trip to Japan, assembling and departing […]
New Zealand: U21 Future Black Sticks Coaches Appointed
U21 Future Black Sticks Women’s & Men’s Coaches Appointed It’s an exciting new phase for our U21 Future Black Sticks programme as the teams begin to prepare for the 2025 Junior World Cup Qualifiers early next year and the FIH Junior World Cup tournaments in December later that year. We are pleased to announce the […]
New Zealand: PARIS DREAM COMES TO AN END
New Zealand’s hopes of advancing to the quarter-finals of the men’s hockey in Paris is over after a brutal 5-0 loss to Australia. It was a game that didn’t reflect the final scoreline with New Zealand creating a number of decent chances but continuing their poor streak of being unable to convert penalty corners. The […]
New Zealand: NZ FALLS JUST SHORT IN HEARTBREAKING DEFEAT AGAINST ARGENTINA
It was another tough day at the office for the New Zealand Men’s Hockey Team as they fell 2-0 to Argentina. The Kiwis will reflect on a number of missed opportunities that might have shifted the outcome in their favour. New Zealand started with strong intent, controlling possession and looking the more dangerous side despite […]
New Zealand: NZ MISS CHANCE TO SNATCH POINTS
The New Zealand Men’s Hockey Team are still seeking their first points in Paris as they came up against another inform goalkeeper. They fell 2-1 to Belgium this morning in a match of fine margins where the Belgian’s took their chances and the Kiwis perhaps left a goal or two on the turf. Belgium took […]
New Zealand: TOUGH START IN PARIS, FIGHT CONTINUES
It was a tough start to the ‘pool of death’ for the New Zealand Men’s Hockey Team at the Paris Olympics this morning, falling 3-2 to Tokyo Bronze Medallists India. New Zealand will rue some basic errors in possession that might have cost them the chance to snatch points from the higher ranked side. But […]
New Zealand: NEW ZEALAND READY TO GRAB OPPORTUNITY
The New Zealand Men’s Hockey Team is well and truly settled into the Olympic Village after being some of the first athletes to enter late last week. The 19-strong contingent arrived in Paris off the back of a two week training camp in Spain which saw them take on the Spanish in two matches – […]
New Zealand: VANTAGE BLACK STICKS VS SPAIN: A GAME OF TWO HALVES
The Vantage Black Sticks Men faced Spain in a closely contested match, with Spain narrowly securing a 3-2 victory in the last quarter. The game was marked by dynamic play and determined efforts to convert opportunities from both sides. The first quarter saw balanced possession. Both teams tested each other’s defences, and a reverse pass […]
