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  World League carnival arrives in Rio

  Men’s Round 2 begins on Wednesday, women next Monday

  Posted 3 months ago.

  Over the next two weeks, the vibrant Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro plays host to not one but two crucially important international tournaments as the FIH World League sets up stage in South America. Rio’s Deodoro Field Hockey Centre will be the venue for the Men’s and Women’s World League Round 2 events, with the men’s competition beginning on Wednesday (27 February) before the women’s equivalent gets underway next Monday (4th March 2013).  x 65 More

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  Tim Drummond set up Julian Hykes for goal number 1 in Rio on Monday.

  (Photo: Stanislas Brochier)

  SA hockey men beat Chile in World League warm-up

  South Africa in good form ahead of Round 2 event in Rio

  Posted 3 months ago.

  The South Africa men’s hockey team had the lion’s share of the first half but were unable to break the deadlock against Chile by half-time before running away with a 3-0 win after a productive second half in this World League Round 2 warm-up match at the Deodoro in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Monday night (SA time). More

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  (Photo: SH Images 2013)

  Belarus stuns Ireland in 2-0 shutout in Valencia

  Host Spain dominates the Czechs, 6-0

  Posted 3 months ago.

  The Hockey World League Round 2 tournament in Valencia had its first major upset as top-seeded Ireland lost against fourth-seeded Belarus in a low-scoring 2-0 decision. The loss is a big blow for the 15th-ranked Irish, who now find themselves virtually in a must-win position in their next two games. Meanwhile host Spain looked strong in its World League debut with a clear 6-0 win against the Czech Republic  x 3   More

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  Ian Rutledge, the new coach of Canada women

  (Photo: Field Hockey Canada)

  Ian Rutledge takes charge of Canada women

  Australian excited to lead Canada toward Rio 2016 and beyond

  Posted 3 months ago.

  Field Hockey Canada is pleased to announce Australia’s Ian Rutledge has been named Head Coach of the Canadian Women’s National Team. With a wealth of international hockey experience under his belt, Rutledge is ready to lead Canada’s women towards the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. More

• Day 1 Video Highlights from Valencia

  Check out all the Round 2 action

  Posted 3 months ago.

  Five teams have their sights set on the Hockey World League Semi-Finals as they do battle in Valencia, Spain at the women's Round 2 tournament. Ireland and Italy came one step closer to realizing that dream as they were the Day 1 winners. Check out the video highlights from Day 1 here.  x 9 More

• Asia Youth Cup heads to Singapore

  Five-a-Side tournament to take place in April

  Posted 3 months ago.

  A new format of hockey introduced by the International Hockey Federation is set to make its international debut in Singapore. The U-16 Asia Cup competition, which will take place in April, will be the first official hockey tournament to use the five-a-side format. More

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  Hannah Macleod, Kate Walsh and Georgie Twigg look ahead to the Investec World League in London this June

  (Photo: England Hockey)

  England to host World League Semi-Final tournament

  Key Women's event headed to Chiswick, London

  Posted 3 months ago.

  England Hockey and the International Hockey Federation (FIH) are delighted to announce that London has been selected to host the women’s Investec Hockey World League Semi Final. The event, a World Cup qualification tournament, will be staged as part of England Hockey’s ongoing commitment to fulfilling the legacy provided by the London 2012 Olympic Games.  x 4 More

• Valencia World League action starts with a bang

  Ireland survives Czechs; Italy nips Belarus in shootout

  Posted 3 months ago.

  The Hockey World League Round 2 tournament in Valencia, Spain features some of the closest-ranked teams in the FIH World Ranking, with a mere seven places separating four of the five participating women’s teams. And the first day of action lived up to those tight rankings as two entertaining and hard-fought games were kicked off the third of four Round 2 women’s tournaments.  x 11   More

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  Argentina FIH Champions Trophy – Day 1 – Argentina v New Zealand

  (Photo: Frank Uijlenbroek)

  Youthful Black Sticks improving against Las Leonas

  NZL claim a good draw after a heavy first game defeat in Rosario

  Posted 3 months ago.

  The five test series between reigning women’s World Champions Argentina and New Zealand’s brilliant Black Sticks got underway this weekend in Rosario. Las Leonas were 4-1 winners in the first test, with New Zealand’s youthful line-up producing a much improved performance to claim a 1-1 draw in the second test. More

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  Valencia all set for World League Round 2

  Spanish city ready to host five nation tournament

  Posted 3 months ago.

  Less than 24 hours after the completion of the men’s and women’s tournaments in India comes another FIH World League event, with the striking Spanish city of Valencia playing host to the women’s Round 2 competition between Monday 25th February and Sunday 3rd March.  x 2 More

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  India claimed top sport from World League Round Two with victory over Bangladesh

  (Photo: Cameraworx)

  Double Delhi delight for hosts India as men confirm title

  Ireland progress to WL3 in second place; Oman overcome Fiji

  Posted 3 months ago.

  India stormed back from a goal down against Bangladesh to emphatically claim top spot from the men's Hero Hockey World League Round Two with their fifth win, following up the success of their women's team; Ireland will join in the next phase of the competition following their 4-0 defeat of China while Oman recorded their first win of the campaign in a cracking game against Fiji  x 4 More

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  India claimed top spot thanks to Rani's goal against Russia

  (Photo: Cameraworx)

  India & Japan seal tickets to World League Round 3

  Rani saves best for last in Russia win; Japan see off Malyasia

  Posted 3 months ago.

  On an enthralling closing day at the women's Hero Hockey World League Round Two 2013 in Delhi, home favourite Rani scored the only goal to beat Russia and ensure India topped the group; Japan fought off a robust challenge from Malaysia before running up a 4-0 win in the second half to keep their World Cup hopes alive; Kazakhstan won their first game of the competition when they got the better of Fiji.  x 3 More