New Zealand: MATCH ONE VS JAPAN – MEN’S NATIONS CUP 2025
15 June 2025 – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Our Vantage Black Sticks opened their Nation’s Cup tournament campaign in style with a hard-fought 2–1 win over Japan in stormy conditions at the Sultan Azlan Shah Stadium. After more than an hour delay due to thunder and lightning, the match finally got underway at 7:15pm local time. […]
New Zealand: SQUAD UPDATE: CHANGES TO THE MENS NATIONS CUP SIDE
Hockey New Zealand can confirm several updates to the Vantage Black Sticks Men’s squad ahead of their opening match at the 2025 FIH Nations Cup in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Striker and named captain Sam Lane has unfortunately been ruled out of the tournament after sustaining a hamstring injury during a training session earlier this […]
New Zealand: VANTAGE BLACK STICKS WOMEN 2025 USA TOUR SQUAD
Hockey New Zealand is proud to confirm the Vantage Black Sticks Women’s squad selected for the upcoming USA Series in Charlotte, North Carolina, running from 25 June to 11 July. The series marks a critical stage in the team’s preparation ahead of the 2025 Oceania Cup, where they will battle Australia for direct qualification […]
New Zealand: Vantage Black Sticks Women 2025 USA Tour Squad
Hockey New Zealand is proud to confirm the Vantage Black Sticks Women’s squad selected for the upcoming USA Series in Charlotte, North Carolina, running from 25 June to 11 July. The series marks a critical stage in the team’s preparation ahead of the 2025 Oceania Cup, where they will battle Australia for direct qualification […]
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 […]
Australia: Burras and Jillaroos revealed for penultimate Junior World Cup showdown
The countdown is on for Australia’s Under-21 National Hockey teams, the Jillaroos and Burras, with both coaches naming squads loaded with experience ahead of the penultimate Junior World Cup showdown in Europe. Both programs have named their 2025 Under-21 National Squads, as well as the 18-strong lineups which will tour Europe in June, following a high-quality […]
Australia: Squad Announcement: Hockeyroos unveil strongest squad yet for FIH Pro League finale
Australia: The Hockeyroos have unveiled their most formidable squad yet for the FIH Pro League season six finale in Europe and the UK, boasting the return of seven Olympians in a 22-strong squad packed with in-form talent. It’s the dream scenario for Head Coach Katrina Powell, as June’s campaign is the penultimate test before the Hockeyroos vie for […]
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 […]
Australia: Hockey Australia names experienced coaches to lead National Indoor teams
Australia: Extensive Indoor World Cup experience shapes the new coaching lineup set to guide the men’s and women’s national indoor teams through to the 2029 Indoor World Cup. Former men’s indoor national coach Brett Herrington and former national captain Jonathan Stebbings will lead the women’s and men’s teams, with Hockey Australia and the Hockey Australia […]
Australia: History made in Bendigo as WA and ACT triumph at the U21 National Championships
Australia: The Under-21 National Championships have wrapped up in Bendigo, with an unprecedented six states and territories taking home the men’s and women’s medals and showcasing the immense depth in talent across Australian hockey. The U21 National Championships are the last step in Hockey Australia’s player pathway system, showcasing the finest Under-21 talent as they […]
