South Africa: France completes the series victory in final test
South Africa had been the better team over the first half of the test series, but the Paris 2024 hosts France had roared back in the second half of the series to set up a final match up in the series finale on Sunday afternoon. Just before the end of the first quarter Ines Lardeur […]
South Africa: South Africa finish fourth at inaugural FIH Hockey5s World Cup in Oman
The South African Hockey5s Women knew they had already at least emulated the best ever South African achievement at an FIH World Cup by qualifying for the top 4, they were determined to try and make history as they challenged the Polish for the Bronze medal at the FIH Hockey5s World Cup. It was however […]
South Africa: India triumph over South Africa in One-off test
The South African Hockey Men had the opportunity to play their second test match of 2024 with another massive challenge taking on World number 3 India. The Indians have won every meeting between the two sides since 2012 including the most recent at the FIH Hockey World Cup in 2023. South Africa awarded a debut […]
South Africa: Semi-Final disappointment for the South Africans as India triumph
In a clash of titans at the FIH Hockey5s World Cup, South Africa’s aspirations for glory were dashed by a formidable Indian team delivering a masterclass performance. South Africa opened the scoring through Teshawn de la Ray with a well taken reverse stick finish. It was a goal the South Africans deserved having settled into […]
South Africa: Remarkable comeback secures South Africa a semi-final spot.
The final 8 were battling it out this morning in Muscat, Oman for a place in the semi-finals of the inaugural FIH Hockey5s World Cup. South Africa had secured their spot winning three out of three in the group stage, while the Malaysians had survived a scare against Fiji to make it into the top […]
South Africa: France weather South African storm to level series
After a couple of days rest South Africa and France renewed their rivalry in the fifth test match on Friday afternoon with the South Africans leading the series 2-1. The South Africans and French effectively cancelled each other out in the first half with limited chances for both teams. South Africa was more dominant in […]
South Africa: Top of the table for SA Women’s Hockey5s as they complete perfect group stage At FIH Hockey5s World Cup.
The inaugural FIH Hockey5s World Cup is flying past, and the group stage has already met its conclusion. South Africa and Ukraine both took to the field with two wins out of two on day one and their battle was one for top spot. It was the South Africans who rocketed out the gates and […]
South Africa: South African Hockey Women held by France in fourth test.
The South African Women’s Hockey team were determined to produce a stellar performance in the fourth test after defeat in the third against France. The two teams, who now know the identity of their Olympic opposition are both looking to make the most of the series as the program races forward towards Paris. South Africa […]
South Africa: South Africa secure Quarter-Final Progress at inaugural FIH Hockey5s World Cup
The inaugural FIH Hockey5s World Cup got underway in Muscat, Oman on Wednesday. South Africa had two pool matches to navigate starting with Zambia in the morning session and Australia in the afternoon. In the morning game South Africa avenged their loss to Zambia at the African qualifier with some superb style. Led superbly by […]
South Africa: Olympic Hockey Pools Announced
Following the completion of the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifying tournaments in Ranchi, Valencia and Muscat, the FIH have announced the Olympic Pools for Paris 2024. In the men’s tournament South Africa will compete for the sixth time and make a second consecutive appearance. They earned their spot with a tight 2-1 win over Egypt in […]
