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  New Zealand's Stacey Carr announces retirement

  27-year old steps away from international game

  Posted 2 years ago.

  Talented Black Stick midfielder Stacey Carr, aged 27, has announced her retirement from the national team. After taking a break after the 2010 New Delhi Commonwealth Games, Carr told national coach Mark Hager that now feels like the right time to put down her stick and focus on her career. More

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  Teun de Nooijer

  (Photo: FIH / Stanislas Brochier)

  Netherlands squad confirmed for Germany 4-Nations

  De Nooijer to return following completion of event

  Posted 2 years ago.

  The coach of the Dutch men's hockey team, Paul van Ass, has selected his 18 man squad for the 4-Nations event that takes place in Monchengladbach, Germany from 21-24 July 2011. Following the completion of the event, long term absentee and world great Teun de Nooijer will be one of a number of players who re-join the training group for the EuroHockey Nations Championships which take place in August. More

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  Australia coach Ric Charlesworth

  (Photo: © FIH / Stanislas Brochier)

  Top teams head to Paris for INSEP Challenge

  Men of Australia, Korea, Argentina, Ireland & France all in action

  Posted 2 years ago.

  FEATURE: Some of the best men’s international hockey teams in the world are heading for Paris for the 2nd INSEP Hockey Challenge, which commences on 26 July. Current World Champions Australia will head the field, being joined by London Cup winners Korea, Champions Challenge 2 winners Ireland, skilful South Americans Argentina and the hugely promising and youthful France, the host nation. More

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  Phil Burrows

  (Photo: FIH / Hockey NZ)

  Netherlands men secure second victory against New Zealand

  Netherlands 4-2 New Zealand

  Posted 2 years ago.

  Despite a much improved performance and goals from Phil Burrows and Matt L’Huillier, it was the Netherlands that secured victory and won 4-2 in the second and final friendly game held in Amstelveen on Tuesday. It was their second win in the practice matches, following a 4-0 triumph on Monday. More

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  Roderick Weustof

  (Photo: FIH / KNHB / Frank Uijlenbroek)

  Netherlands outclass Black Sticks in practice match

  Netherlands 4-0 New Zealand

  Posted 2 years ago.

  Despite having numerous chances to score throughout the game, the Black Sticks Men were beaten 4-0 by world number 3 side The Netherlands on Monday in the first of two friendly matches at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen. More

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  Golden Oldies Hockey Festival gets underway in Edinburgh

  Sixty teams from fourteen countries take part

  Posted 2 years ago.

  The 15th Air New Zealand Golden Oldies Hockey Festival has begun in Edinburgh, with over sixty teams from fourteen different countries including Australia, Bermuda, Canada, Hong Kong, New Zealand and South Africa, taking part in the competition. More

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  Champions: Korea proved too good for New Zealand in the London Cup Final

  (Photo: FIH / England Hockey / Ady Kerry)

  Korea win inaugural London Cup

  Asian masters produce magic in front of capacity crowd

  Posted 2 years ago.

  Hot on form and riding on Nam Yong Lee’s second hat-trick of the tournament, Asia’s number one side Korea overpowered New Zealand's Black Sticks 4-3 in a thrilling match to win the inaugural London Cup in front of a full house at the University of Westminster Sports Ground in Chiswick. More

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  Action from Belgium versus Korea at the London Cup on Friday.

  (Photo: FIH / EHB / Ady Kerry)

  Korea set up meeting with Black Sticks in London Cup

  Victory over Belgium sends Asians into Final

  Posted 2 years ago.

  Friday night was hockey night in London as a sell-out crowd flocked to Chiswick for the final round-robin matches of the event. They were not disappointed, with Korea and home favourites England producing excellent displays to defeat Belgium and New Zealand respectively. More

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  Mark Knowles (left) has been selected for the Lanco Super Series

  (Photo: FIH / Stanislas Brochier)

  Kookaburras win opener but suffer another injury set-back

  Knowles sidelined for "2-3 months"

  Posted 2 years ago.

  The Kookaburras have begun their European tour with a 3-2 win over Spain, but have suffered another long term injury to a key player. Top defender Mark Knowles injured his foot in the clash and could be sidelined for as long as three months. More

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  New Zealand's Blair Hilton (right) challenges Belgium's Alexandre De Saedeleer

  (Photo: FIH / England Hockey / Ady Kerry)

  New Zealand reach London Cup Final with defeat of Belgium

  Korea inflict second defeat on England

  Posted 2 years ago.

  It was another fascinating day of action at the London Cup 4-Nations invitational tournament as a big crowd witnessing an incredible 14 goals in just two highly entertaining international matches. More

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  Former Olympic Umpire Christiane Asselman

  (Photo: FIH / Royal Belgian Hockey Association)

  Christiane Asselman – 1950-2011

  Sad news as top Belgian umpire passes away

  Posted 2 years ago.

  The FIH regrets to announce the passing away of Christiane Asselman, the Belgian former FIH World Cup and Olympic Umpire. More

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  (Photo: © FIH / Stanislas Brochier)

  Pietie Coetzee nominated for SA Sportswoman of the Year

  World record goal-scorer in line for top honour

  Posted 2 years ago.

  The 2011 South African Sports Awards, presented by Sport and Recreation South Africa, has seen one of the nominations for SA Sportswoman of the Year going to the Investec South Africa women’s hockey team’s goalscoring world record breaker, Pietie Coetzee. More