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Ireland lost 5-2 to the World No. 2 in Stellenbosch this afternoon as they continue their preparation for World League 2 in San Diego, USA from 28th February/8 March. The Dutch were the more creative in the first quarter and took the lead with a goal in the 10m with a lovely one two inside the 25 and slapped home high.  Ireland created two good chances for Caruth & Watt early in the 2nd quarter but the Dutch got their second in the 28m to take a 2-0 lead at half time.

Strong fight back earns 5-5 draw with South African women



With the Australian women’s indoor hockey team in Europe preparing for the forthcoming Indoor World Cup in Leipzig (4-8 February), Team Manager Karen Seaman is providing a series of short updates exclusively for the Hockey Australia website.

Diary updates from the men's team as they prepare for the Indoor World Cup



With the Australian men’s indoor hockey team in Europe, preparing for the forthcoming Indoor World Cup in Leipzig (4-8 February), Team Manager Brent Deans is providing a series of short updates exclusively for the Hockey Australia website.

7 Days until 2015 Indoor World Cup

Shaheed Devji



Shankar Premakanthan hasn’t always been Canada’s indoor goaltender, but it might seem like he has. And for good reason.

Dabang Mumbai (blue) and Ranchi Rays played out a 2-2 draw in their HIL match in Ranchi on Wednesday. HI

Ranchi - Continuing their gritty performances, Ranchi Rays came from two goals down to hold Dabang Mumbai 2-2 in a Hockey India League encounter at the Astroturf Hockey Stadium here on Wednesday.

WELL DONE: Santa Singh (second from right) is congratulated by teammates after scoring Dabang Mumbai's second goal. Photo: Manob Chowdhury

Ranchi Rays, the host, came from behind to hold Dabang Mumbai 2-2 in a Hero Hockey India League match at the Astroturf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi on Wednesday.

Head coach of Jaypee Punjab Warriors Barry Dancer gives tips to the players during a practice session. File photo

Despite being on top of the points table in the ongoing Hockey India League (HIL), Jaypee Punjab Warriors coaches Barry Dancer and Jagbir Singh feel that a lot of progress is still to be made if the team has to win this year’s trophy.

MUMBAI: Dabang Mumbai defender Matthew Swann was Wednesday ruled out of the ongoing Hero Hockey India League (HIL) due to a calf injury.

Kashif Abbasi

RAWALPINDI: National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) denied Pakistan Navy a spot in the semi-finals of the Chief of Army Staff Challenge Hockey Cup when they outclassed them 4-0 on Wednesday.

RAWALPINDI - Pakistan International Airline (PIA) Wednesday taught a hockey lesson to Army Seniors, one of the aspirants to lift the title, as airliners outclassed them 4-2 to top the group and remained unbeaten in the group stages of the 1st Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Challenge Hockey Cup 2015 here at the Army Hockey Stadium.

The 2016 Rio Olympic Games ticket portal is up and running, for hockey fans to register and receive information on how to get tickets for the Games.

Today USA Field Hockey announces a significant new event to the field hockey calendar, the Presidents Day Showcase. This tournament is to be held at the stunning Premier Sports Campus, Lakewood Ranch, Fla. The inaugural event will take place during Presidents Day weekend in 2016 and will be played on Saturday, February 13, Sunday, February 14 and Monday, February 15 on Presidents Day. The event will be focused on showcasing athletes in a competitive club tournament and is anticipated to provide two games per day for each team for a total of six games.

KOLKATA: Two-time gold medal winning hockey Olympian Jaswant Singh Rajput passed away this morning following a prolonged illness, according to the Bengal Hockey Association.

KOLKATA: Former Olympic gold medal-winning hockey player Jaswant Singh Rajput on Wednesday died at a city hospital following prolonged illness.

JONATHAN COOK at Hartleyvale


South Africa's Candice Manuel of Western Province in between Chilean defenders Sofia Walbaum (left) and Constanza Palma during the series-deciding fourth Test at Hartleyvale in Cape Town Tuesday night. PHOTO BY MATT WITHERS (ACTION PIX)

The Investec South Africa women’s hockey team were upset 1-0 by underdogs Chile to tie the four-Test series 2-2 at Hartleyvale in Cape Town Tuesday night.

Belgium and the Netherlands have run up a big win a piece in their two-game series in South Africa this week as part of their warm-weather training camps.

THERE was never a moment of doubt when Malaysia hammered Poland 8-0 to claim the World League Round Two gold medal at the Sengkang Stadium in Singapore on Sunday.

Five make first Australian appearance in World Cup prep v South Africa



With the Australian women’s indoor hockey team in Europe preparing for the forthcoming Indoor World Cup in Leipzig (4-8 February), Team Manager Karen Seaman is providing a series of short updates exclusively for the Hockey Australia website.

Diary updates from the men's team as they prepare for the Indoor World Cup



With the Australian men’s indoor hockey team in Europe, preparing for the forthcoming Indoor World Cup in Leipzig (4-8 February), Team Manager Brent Deans is providing a series of short updates exclusively for the Hockey Australia website.

Ogilvie brothers prepare for 2015 Indoor World Cup in the green and gold



Making an Australian indoor team is an exciting and rare opportunity, and the three Ogilvie brothers from Wollongong, New South Wales will share a special bond at this year’s Indoor World Cup.

Just what skills and abilities does a player need to crack the indoor code?


(Photo: Frank Uijlenbroek)

In just over a week, some of the best indoor hockey players in the world are descending upon Leipzig, Germany, to contest the 2015 Indoor Hockey World Cup. Among the teams taking part are the regaining champions Germany, and in this article we hear from two of the stalwarts of the German men’s team. But first, a quick look at what it takes to be a good indoor hockey player.

Kashif Abbasi

RAWALPINDI: National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) and Pakistan Air Force (PAF) won their respective matches in the Chief of Army Staff Challenge Hockey Cup at the Army Hockey Stadium here on Tuesday.

Mohsin Ali

RAWALPINDI - Ali Shan’s brace helped National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) thrash Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) 4-1 to make their way for semi-finals of the 1st Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Challenge Hockey Cup 2015 being played here at Army Hockey Stadium.

KARACHI: NBP defeated SSGC and PAF beat Punjab to register victories on the sixth day of the first Chief of Army Staff Challenge Hockey Cup at the Army Hockey Stadium, Rawalpindi on Tuesday.

ISLAMABAD: National Bank of Pakistan defeated Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) 4-1 and Pakistan Air Force (PAF) outplayed Punjab 2-1 in their respective matches of the 1st Chief of the Army Staff Challenge Hockey Cup at the Army Hockey Stadium in Rawalpindi on Tuesday. The event is a joint venture of the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) and the Army Sports Directorate.

New Delhi - The race for the Indian hockey team’s coaching job is getting ‘Oranje’ with each passing day. After it was reported that Hockey India (HI) had shortlisted the names of Dutchmen Hans Jorritsma and Maurits Hendriks for the  position of head coach, it has now been learnt that the hockey federation has proposed the names of Dutch coaches Hans Streeder and Paul Van Ass to the Sports Authority of India (SAI) for the top job.

RANCHI: High on confidence after holding the defending champions Delhi Waveriders to a 2-2 draw in their last encounter, Ranchi Rays will look to go for an outright win when they take on Dabang Mumbai in their Hero Hockey India League match on Wednesday.

CHANDIGARH: Legendary Australian striker Jamie Dwyer feels Hockey India League (HIL) has played a "big part" in the resurgence of the game in India, a country which has a rich history of eight Olympic gold medals.

Guest blog by Matt Bartell, Owner of Recruitment 4 Hockey



I am often asked about how to ‘get into the sports industry’. While many people see working in the sports industry as working at the likes of clubs in the professional football codes, here in Australia, and around the world, hockey is rapidly becoming an industry in its own right.

With the Indoor Hockey World Cup taking place in less than a month's time, we look at the development of the game and preview the showcase event.


(Photo: FIH)

Fast, furious and great entertainment, indoor hockey is the lesser-known relative of the outdoor game, but with the advent of the fourth Indoor World Cup in Leipzig, Germany, in February, the sport is making waves around the world.

By George Brink

As the sports world is reeling from the tragic death of Australian cricketer Phil Hughes after being struck on the head by a bouncer, the question is, could this happen in Hockey and what are the FIH doing about it?