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  New Zealand's Katie Glynn is shadowed by Argentina star Luciana Aymar.

  (Photo: Hockey New Zealand)

  Argentina & Black Sticks draw fourth test

  New Zealand one win away from rare series triumph over Las Leonas

  Posted 3 months ago.

  The Black Sticks Women are once again punching above their weight, drawing today’s match 3-3 against a full strength Argentina side and keeping the five test series alive. A win in Friday’s final game would give the young Black Sticks side a series win against the Olympic silver medallists. The Black Sticks have only ever won two series against Argentina. More

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  Hockey Community Sticks Together

  Bundaberg Hockey Assocation struck by devasting floods

  Posted 3 months ago.

  Hockey Queensland has issued a rallying call appealing for the Hockey community to stand together and assist struggling Bundaberg Hockey Association after the recent devastating floods. Hockey Queensland has set up a Flood Relief Fund as an offer of support to Bundaberg Hockey after their Clubhouse, Hockey Centre and fields were destroyed by the Australia Day floods. More

• Belarus dances into pole position in Valencia

  Spain into second place with shootout win

  Posted 3 months ago.

  It took more than a day, but in the end Belarus earned its second win of the Hockey World League Round 2 tournament in Valencia, Spain with a 5-1 victory over the Czech Republic. Host Spain crawled into second place in the standings after outlasting Italy in a shootout that went seven rounds.  x 10 More

• The latest World League videos are online

  Rio & Valencia highlights and bonus material

  Posted 3 months ago.

  The latest videos from Hockey World League Round 2 action are online. Check out the highlights from Day 2 action in Rio. Also enjoy seeing what a very short and soggy day of hockey looks like in Valencia. And as a special bonus, the Czech Republic women's teams teaches us all how to pack a hockey bag.  x 3 More

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  Argentina men have scored 19 goals and conceded just twice in their opening two matches of the tournament.

  Trio maintain winning run in Rio

  Two wins from two for Argentina, South Africa & Chile in WLR2

  Posted 3 months ago.

  It was another day of heavy scoring at the Hockey World League Round 2 event in Rio de Janeiro, with Argentina, South Africa and Chile maintaining their 100 % win records in the competition. Argentina beat Brazil 10-0, South Africa outlasted the USA 6-1 and Chile beat Trinidad and Tobago 4-0 on the second day of competition at the Deodoro Field Hockey Stadium.  x 11 More

• Hockey 5s format to be trialled in Hong Kong

  World Hockey Challenge players to test new format

  Posted 3 months ago.

  HONG KONG -- As the birthplace of the famed Hong Kong Rugby Sevens, it should be no surprise that the Hong Kong Football Club is continuing to break barriers in the short format of major sports. The latest sports innovation from the Club is on the hockey field at the 2013 Hong Kong Football Club Hockey 6s March 28-30.  x 3 More

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  Rain halts play in Valencia World League action

  Games rescheduled for tomorrow

  Posted 3 months ago.

  The rain in Spain fell not so gently on the plains creating a rain delay at the Hockey World League Round 2 tournament in Valencia. Because of a steady downpour, the game between Belarus and the Czech Republic had to be suspended with 11 minutes left in the first half. When the game was halted, Belarus held a 1-0 lead thanks to a goal from Ryta Batura. More

• Watch World League action from Rio & Valencia

  Round 2 highlights and behind-the-scenes videos ready to view

  Posted 3 months ago.

  The Hockey World League Round 2 is in full swing with tournaments taking place in both Valencia and Rio this week. Now you can enjoy highlights and behind-the-scenes features from both the women’s tournament in Spain and the men’s tournament in Brazil.  x 2 More

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  Action from South Africa's match against Brazil on the opening day of World League Round 2 in Rio de Janeiro.

  (Photo: LuValiatti )

  South Africa, Argentina & Chile win in Rio

  Two big scores & one close contest on Day 1 of Men's WLR2

  Posted 3 months ago.

  There were two big scores and a tightly contested match in the opening day’s three matches at the Men's World League Round 2 event at the Deodoro Field Hockey Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Wednesday. South Africa cruised to a 9-0 victory over Brazil while Argentina dominated Trinidad & Tobago 9-2. The final match of the day was a closely fought match between USA and Chile, with Chile recording a 1-0 win over their north American rivals.  x 66 More

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  Bobby Crutchley, the new coach of England Men.

  (Photo: Grant Treeby / Treeby Images)

  Bobby Crutchley named coach of England Men

  Crutchley to step up after two Olympic campaigns as Assistant Coach

  Posted 3 months ago.

  England Hockey is delighted to announce that, following a comprehensive external recruitment process, Bobby Crutchley has been appointed to the role of head coach of the England men’s team. Crutchley, 42, has been an assistant coach to the senior men’s programme since 2005 and was part of the Great Britain coaching staff at the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games. He succeeds Jason Lee who was recently appointed as head coach of the senior women’s squad. More

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  (Photo: Hockey Australia)

  Hockeyroos Crowned Australian Women’s ‘Team of the Century’

  A Gala Ball Dinner Victory for Hockey

  Posted 3 months ago.

  Hockey Australia is proud to announce the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games gold medal winning Hockeyroos have been named as the Australian Women’s ‘Team of the Century’ at tonight’s ‘Centenary of Canberra Sportswomen’s Ball’ conducted at The Great Hall, Parliament House in Canberra. It was a memorable night for hockey, claiming the glamorous team award and producing ten nominees for Top 100 Australian Sportswomen of All Time. More

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  New Zealand's Rose Keddell.

  (Photo: Hockey New Zealand)

  Black Sticks secure thrilling 4-1 win

  Las Leonas suffer rare defeat on home soil at hands of New Zealand

  Posted 3 months ago.

  The Black Sticks Women achieved the near impossible today, beating Argentina 4-1 on home soil in Rosario in their third test of the five test series. From the 21 times that the two teams have met in the last ten years, this is only the third time the Black Sticks have pulled off a win. More