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  South Africa's star striker Pietie Coetzee

  (Photo: Luke Walker)

  SA hockey women win Scotland series

  Positive build up to Investec World League Semi Finals

  Posted 17 minutes ago.

  A total of 27 goals in Edinburgh over the last seven days suggests that the forwards and set-piece specialists had success aplenty in the four-Test series between Scotland and the Investec South Africa women’s hockey team. More

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  Belgium shot their way into the semi-final thanks to a six-goal performance against Ireland

  (Photo: Grant Treeby)

  Belgium and New Zealand to meet in semi-final game

  Belgium dominates Ireland, 6-3; New Zealand nips Spain 1-0

  Posted 3 hours ago.

  Belgium became the first men’s team at the Rabobank Hockey World League tournament to qualify for the semi-final game after they out-powered Ireland in a goal-filled 6-3 victory. Two hours later, the Belgians learned they would face New Zealand in Friday's semi-final game after the Black Sticks edged Spain, 1-0.  x 2 More

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  Maartje Paumen added two goals in the Netherland's 8-1 quarterfinal win

  (Photo: Frank Uijlenbroek)

  Dutch complete Semi-Final Quartet

  Netherlands to meet New Zealand; Korea to play Germany

  Posted 20 hours ago.

  The semi-final picture is complete at the Rabo Bank World Hockey League tournament in Rotterdam. World #1 and host Netherlands will meet New Zealand in the semi-final game after earning a clear 8-1 win over India in today’s quarterfinal match-up. The other semi-final game will feature Korea against Germany.  x 2   More

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  (Photo: Frank Uijlenbroek)

  Korea edges Belgium in WL Quarterfinal, 2-1

  Koreans will meet Germany in Semi-Final Duel

  Posted 22 hours ago.

  Korea played a solid game of hockey today against Belgium and was rewarded with a spot in Thursday’s semi-final game against Germany at the Rabobank Hockey World League tournament. Korea went down early, but rebounded quickly to win the quarterfinal meeting, 2-1.Korea, ranked #8 in the FIH World Ranking will take on fifth-ranked Germany.  x 2   More

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  Despite a tepid performance against Chile, Germany can celebrate a berth in the semi-finals

  (Photo: Frank Uijlenbroek)

  A close call for Germany in WL quarterfinal

  Semi-Final awaits Germans after 2-0 win against Chile

  Posted 1 day ago.

  Germany had its hands much fuller than expected in its quarterfinal meeting against 18th-ranked Chile. It wasn’t until Marie Mavers put in a sliding penalty corner goal with three minutes left in the game that the Germans could breathe a sigh of relief and celebrate their 2-0 win and berth into the semi-final game.   More

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  New Zealand can celebrate its spot in the Rotterdam World League Semi-Final game

  (Photo: Frank Uijlenbroek)

  New Zealand first team into WL Semi-Final Game

  3-1 win against Japan seals spot for Black Sticks

  Posted 1 day ago.

  New Zealand became the first team to earn a berth in the Semi-Finals at the Rabobank Hockey World League Semi-Finals with a too-close-for-comfort 3-1 win against Japan. The Japanese proved to be a tough opponent, playing hard for the entire 70 minutes, but ultimately, New Zealand’s determination won out in the battle.   More

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  Sally Munday

  (Photo: England Hockey)

  England Hockey's Sally Munday awarded MBE

  Chief Executive flattered by being named in Queen's Honours list

  Posted 1 day ago.

  ENGLAND: We’re delighted to announce that England Hockey’s Chief Executive Sally Munday has been awarded an MBE (Member of the British Empire) for services to hockey in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list announced on Friday. Sally has been working with England Hockey since 1998 having also worked as Development Director and, prior to that, a Regional Development Manager. More

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  2012 Women's Player of the Year Shortlist Published

  Award to be handed out at World League in Rotterdam

  Posted 2 days ago.

  The FIH will announce the 2012 FIH Women’s Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year as part of the festivities at the Rabobank Hockey World League later this week. Five players for each category have been shortlisted for the prestigious award.  x 76 More

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  Nwe Zealand could take first place in Group B

  (Photo: Grant Treeby)

  Dutch earn Group B bragging rights; New Zealand takes second

  Burrows celebrates 300th cap in draw vs. India

  Posted 2 days ago.

  It was clear that the final day of Group B action at the Rabobank Hockey World League Semi-Final would be a dog fight with the four teams all separated by only three points. New Zealand and India kicked off the grand finale with a hard fought 3-3 draw and the Netherlands 5-0 win against Ireland cleared the picture up and gave the host nation the top spot coming out of the group.  x 2 More

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  Belgium is the king of Group A

  (Photo: Frank Uijlenbroek)

  Belgium tops Group A; Aussies finish second

  Dwyer scores five goals in 7-1 victory against France

  Posted 2 days ago.

  Belgium needed just one point from today’s game against Spain to earn first place in Group A at the Rabobank Hockey World League Semi-Final, and they got just that with a nail-biting 1-1 draw against Spain. Australia finished in second place in the group after Jamie Dwyer scored a sensational five goals in his team's 7-1 win against France.  x 2 More

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  England play Australia in a training game on the new Blue Ds at Chiswick

  (Photo: Ady Kerry / England Hockey)

  Blue Ds innovation trialled at HWL in London

  Blue goal-scoring areas to be introduced

  Posted 2 days ago.

  England Hockey is today announcing that modifications have been made to the competition pitch for the Investec Hockey World League Semi-Final. Following the need to relocate the event from Germany to England at short notice, some renovation work was scheduled to the field of play at the University of Westminster in preparation for the tournament.  x 121 More

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  Mark Gleghorne in action for England

  (Photo: Ady Kerry / England Hockey)

  England record victory over Olympic Champions

  Gleghorne & Carson score as Germany & England win a game each

  Posted 2 days ago.

  Following a late decision England’s two fixtures against Germany in Mannheim this weekend were played as official capped matches. The mini-series ended in a tie with both sides recording victories. More