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  Australia defeated Malaysia to claim a 7th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup.

  (Photo: www.azlanshahcup.com)

  Kookaburras win Sultan Azlan Shah Cup

  A Trent Mitton stunner secures a 7th title for Australia

  Posted 2 months ago.

  Australia left it until the dying seconds of the final to claim their seventh Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in Ipoh, Malaysia, with Trent Mitton hitting the backboard with just four seconds left on the clock to give the Kookaburras a 3-2 win over host nation Malaysia. Earlier in the day, Korea defeated New Zealand to claim third place, while India battled past Pakistan to finish fifth.  x 10 More

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  Fiona Boyce

  (Photo: Australian Institute of Sport)

  New Focus for Hockeyroos Star Fiona Boyce

  Fiona Boyce retires from international hockey

  Posted 2 months ago.

  2012 London Olympian Fiona Boyce has retired from international hockey at the age of 25, electing to focus her energy and time on a legal career at the prestigious legal firm, Herbert Smith Freehills. The Perth born athlete represented the Hockeyroos internationally on 100 occasions. She debuted on home soil on 7th July 2009 in a test match against Germany and scored her first international goal against Great Britain in June 2010.  x 4 More

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  New Zealand defeated India to keep alive their hopes of reaching the final of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in Ipoh, Malaysia.

  (Photo: www.azlanshahcup.com)

  Finalists undecided in Sultan Azlan Shah Cup

  Australia, Malaysia & New Zealand all still capable of reaching final

  Posted 2 months ago.

  Despite there being just one day of Round Robin matches left to play, it is not yet known which teams will compete in the final of the 22nd Sultan Azlan Shah Cup competition, which is currently taking place in Ipoh, Malaysia.  x 12 More

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  Chloe Rogers, left with England teammates Nicola Clarke, Ann Hynes and Jayne Errington.

  (Photo: Saffron Walden Reporter)

  Rogers a big hit on the Golf course

  GB Olympic hockey hero tops golf rostrum at La Manga Club

  Posted 2 months ago.

  Following on from the news we brought you about the track sprinting exploits of Black Sticks star Anita Punt, it seems that another international hockey star is making a name for herself on a different sporting stage. Earlier this month, Great Britain Olympic Bronze medallist Chloe Rogers showed that she is more than handy with a set of golf clubs when she helped England register a third successive win in the prestigious Ladies Golf Cup World Final at Spain’s La Manga Club. More

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  Coaching trio appointed to England Hockey performance team

  Jon Bleby, Craig Keegan & David Ralph appointed as asst. coaches

  Posted 2 months ago.

  Following a comprehensive external recruitment process, England Hockey is delighted to announce that Jon Bleby, Craig Keegan and David Ralph have been appointed to the role of assistant coaches to work with the England men’s and women’s squads. More

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  Australia were held to a 1-1 draw by Malaysia on Day 3 in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup.

  (Photo: azlanshahcup.com)

  Saari gives Malaysia draw against Kookaburras

  Black Sticks & India also win on Day 3 of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup

  Posted 2 months ago.

  A 69th minute goal from Faisal Saari gave Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hosts Malaysia a creditable draw against world number two Australia in front of a packed stadium in Ipoh. Both teams remain unbeaten in the tournament and are in a good position to contest the final on Sunday.  x 38 More

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  Sport England backs hockey’s legacy campaign

  London 2012 legacy shows no sign of slowing

  Posted 2 months ago.

  England Hockey has today announced that its highly successful Give it a Go campaign will run once again this summer, in partnership with Join In UK. Sites across the country will run hockey taster sessions for young people and adults over a five week period that will replicate the programme of the phenomenal summer of 2012. Last year’s Give it a Go programme has been credited with helping attract 30,000 more people to hockey.  x 13 More

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  Action from Australia's 6-0 victory over Pakistan in the 22nd Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in Ipoh, Malaysia on Sunday.

  (Photo: azlanshahcup.com)

  Australia & Malaysia on top in Azlan Shah Cup

  Kookaburras lead on goal difference after two days of competition

  Posted 2 months ago.

  The men of Australia and host nation Malaysia are leading the charge in the 22nd Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, with both teams claiming victories in their first two matches. The international invitational tournament is currently taking place in Ipoh, Malaysia.  x 22 More

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  2012 Olympic Games (women), London

  (Photo: Frank Uijlenbroek)

  New Zealand's Sharland to return for four nations

  Black Sticks set to host back-to-back four nations events next month

  Posted 2 months ago.

  The New Zealand women's hockey side will be boosted by the return of captain Kayla Sharland when they host back-to-back four nations tournaments next month. The Black Sticks will welcome Argentina, Korea and the United States to these shores for the tournaments, a format that allows coach Mark Hager the opportunity to expose players and fine tune his strongest side. More

• Harvestehuder named 2012 EHF Club of the Year

  German giants top the nine club shortlist

  Posted 2 months ago.

  Following on from the European Hockey Federation Executive Board meeting last weekend, where the Board endorsed the recommendation of the EHF Development Projects Committee, the Federation wishes to congratulate the nine EHF Club of the Year finalists for the tremendous work that they are doing for hockey. However, there could only be one winner, with Harvestehuder of Germany taking the title for 2012. More

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  The United States women's team celebrates their World League Round 2 title in Rio

  (Photo: Lu Valiatti)

  USA and Chile join World League Semi-Finals

  Last two women's teams qualify for the big show in June

  Posted 2 months ago.

  Chile may have lost today's battle against Scotland in a 3-2 shootout loss, but they definitely won the war as the one-point performance was enough for the South American nation to secure their spot in the Hockey World League Semi-Finals. Joining Chile in Round 3 will be the U.S., which won the Rio Round 2 tournament after securing a straight forward 6-0 win against Trinidad & Tobago. Uruguay and host Brazil closed the tournament with Uruguay earning a 4-0 shutout win against the hosts.  x 143 More

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  Action from Uruguay's victory against Scotland in the World League Round 2 event in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

  (Photo: FIH / Giselle Ouchana)

  World League shock as Uruguay stun Scotland

  50th Ranked Uruguay triumph, while USA and T&T also win in Rio

  Posted 2 months ago.

  Uruguay produced the biggest shock so far in World League Round 2, with the 50th ranked South Americans recording a stunning victory against 19th ranked Scotland. Uruguay’s 2-1 triumph over one of the tournament favourites has opened up the competition, with three teams still capable of claiming one of the top two promotion spots.  x 186 More