Hockey World News

November 24, 2025
Hockey World News
New Zealand

New Zealand: SAM LANE’S DOUBLE, NICK LIDSTONE’S FIRST

The Vantage Black Sticks continued their strong start to the 2025 Sultan of Azlan Shah Cup with a well-earned 3–1 win over Korea in challenging, rain-soaked conditions. With Korea...

November 23, 2025
Hockey World News
New Zealand

New Zealand: SECOND HALF COMEBACK FORCING A DRAW

The 2025 Sultan of Azlan Shah Cup began with heavy rain and pitch flooding forcing the postponement of the tournament’s opening match between South Korea and India. That made...

November 20, 2025
Hockey World News
New Zealand

New Zealand: GRACE WINS FIH GOALKEEPER OF THE YEAR

Hockey New Zealand is incredibly proud to announce that Grace O’Hanlon, goalkeeper for the Vantage Black Sticks Women, has been crowned the FIH Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year for...

November 11, 2025
Hockey World News
New Zealand

New Zealand: INTERNATIONAL HOCKEY RETURNS TO NEW ZEALAND

Hockey New Zealand is thrilled to announce the return of international hockey to our home turf this summer. The Vantage Black Sticks Women are set to compete in the...

November 6, 2025
Hockey World News
New Zealand

New Zealand: GRACE O’HANLON RECEIVES GLOBAL RECOGNITION

Hockey New Zealand is proud to announce that Vantage Black Sticks Women’s goalkeeper Grace O’Hanlon has been nominated for the FIH Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year at the 2025...

November 3, 2025
Hockey World News
New Zealand

New Zealand: BLAIR TARRANT REFLECTS ON HIS TIME IN THE BLACK SHIRT

After an incredible career spanning over 15 years, three Olympic Games, three Commonwealth Games and three World Cups, Vantage Black Sticks Men’s defender and former captain Blair Tarrant has...

November 3, 2025
Hockey World News
New Zealand

New Zealand: VANTAGE BLACK STICKS 2025 AWARDS

Hockey New Zealand is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Vantage Black Sticks Annual Awards. An annual celebration recognising individual excellence, professionalism, and contribution within the Hockey...

October 20, 2025
Hockey World News
New Zealand

New Zealand: VANTAGE BLACK STICKS MEN 2025 AZLAN SHAH SQUAD

The Vantage Black Sticks men have accepted an invitation to compete in the 31st Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, held in Ipoh, Malaysia, from 23–30 November 2025. The prestigious...

September 8, 2025
Hockey World News
New Zealand

New Zealand: BOTH MEN AND WOMEN QUALIFY FOR THE WORLD CUP

The Vantage Black Sticks Women have secured their place at the 2026 FIH World Cup after a thrilling shootout victory over Australia in the deciding match of the 2025...

September 6, 2025
Hockey World News
New Zealand

New Zealand: AUSTRALIA TAKE GAME TWO AS VANTAGE BLACK STICKS EYE SUNDAY DECIDERS – OCEANIA CUP

Day two of the 2025 Oceania Cup saw both the Vantage Black Sticks Men and Women take the field in Darwin for their second matches against Australia. In warm...

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