News for 14 December 2025
All the news for Sunday 14 December 2025
2025-26 FIH Hockey Pro League
Men
Sport Ireland Campus, Ireland - Time GMT
13 Dec 2025 11:30 GER v ENG (RR) 1 - 4
14 Dec 2025 11:00 ENG v BEL (RR)
Santiago del Estero Hockey Club, Argentina - Time GMT -3
13 Dec 2025 19:00 ARG v NED (RR) 3 - 2
14 Dec 2025 19:00 ARG v PAK (RR)
Pool Standings
Women
Sport Ireland Campus, Ireland - Time GMT
13 Dec 2025 14:00 IRL v BEL (RR) 1 - 2
14 Dec 2025 14:00 IRL v ENG (RR)
Santiago del Estero Hockey Club, Argentina - Time GMT -3
13 Dec 2025 21:30 ARG v GER (RR) 1 - 2 (SO 5 - 4)
14 Dec 2025 21:30 ARG v NED (RR)
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
Second-Half Surges and Shootout Drama Define Pro League Action
A packed day of FIH Pro League action delivered second-half dominance, milestone moments and late drama across four contrasting contests in the men’s and women’s competitions. The England men produced a commanding response against Germany, while Belgium and Argentina showed their composure in tight encounters that tested patience and nerve.
Ireland fans bring the noise on Day 5 of FIH Hockey Pro League at Sport Ireland Campus
Dublin: Another full-house at the Sport Ireland Campus raised the proverbial roof for a close encounter between Ireland and Belgium in the FIH Hockey Pro League, with England also beating Germany in another display of world-class hockey.
England cruise to Pro League win against Germany
By Mandeep Sanghera
James Gall's goal set England on their way to victory. Getty Images
England's men secured a convincing 4-1 win against Germany in the FIH Pro League in Dublin.
Ireland run Belgium close in penultimate FIH Hockey Pro League bout at the Sport Ireland Campus
IRELAND 1 – 2 BELGIUM
Ireland almost staged a comeback against World #3 Belgium in the FIH Hockey Pro League in Dublin. Having trailed 2-0 at the break to two penalty corners in the opening quarter, Ireland pulled a goal back through Sarah Torrans in the third quarter. But Ireland couldn’t get the goal needed in the closing stages to force another shootout, and Belgium secured their fourth win of four in Dublin.
Ireland suffer second single-goal loss to Belgium
Ireland have two losses and a shootout victory from their first three Pro League games
By Nigel Ringland
Ireland’s Roisin Upton in action against Belgium. Irish Hockey
Ireland were beaten 2-1 by Belgium for the second time in four days in the Pro League in Dublin.
Netherlands outclass Pakistan 7-3 in FIH Pro League clash in Santiago
Pakistan suffered a 7-3 defeat at the hands of the Netherlands in their third fixture of the ongoing FIH Pro League, played in Santiago, Argentina.
2025 Nkosi Cup
Cape Town, South Africa
All times GMT +2
Men
13 Dec 2025 10:20 AUS v NZL (RR) 3 - 4
13 Dec 2025 13:00 RSA v USA (RR) 6 - 1
13 Dec 2025 17:20 USA v NZL (RR) 2 - 3
13 Dec 2025 20:00 NAM v AUS (RR) 3 - 5
14 Dec 2025 16:20 NAM v NZL (RR)
14 Dec 2025 19:00 RSA v AUS (RR)
15 Dec 2025 10:20 AUS v USA (RR)
15 Dec 2025 13:00 RSA v NAM (RR)
15 Dec 2025 17:20 v (Semi-Final 1)
15 Dec 2025 20:00 v (Semi-Final 2)
Pool Standings
Women
13 Dec 2025 09:00 AUS v ZIM (RR) 13 - 1
13 Dec 2025 11:40 NAM v NZL (RR) 7 - 3
13 Dec 2025 16:00 NZL v ZIM (RR) 1 - 1
13 Dec 2025 18:40 RSA v AUS (RR) 2 - 5
14 Dec 2025 15:00 NAM v AUS (RR)
14 Dec 2025 17:40 RSA v ZIM (RR)
15 Dec 2025 09:00 AUS v NZL (RR)
15 Dec 2025 11:40 RSA v NAM (RR)
15 Dec 2025 16:00 v (Semi-Final 1)
15 Dec 2025 18:40 v (Semi-Final 2)
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
Nkosi Cup 2025 | Day Two – Morning Session
The Day Two morning session of the Nkosi Cup 2025 set the tone for another compelling day of international indoor hockey, delivering record-breaking performances, classic rivalries and dominant displays. Australia’s women made history in their tournament debut, New Zealand edged a thrilling Oceania showdown, Namibia reinforced their status as defending champions, and South Africa’s men continued their strong start in front of a passionate home crowd.
Nkosi Cup 2025 | Day Two – Evening Session
The Day Two evening session of the Nkosi Cup 2025 delivered late drama, high-quality contests and crucial results as the race for the Semi-Finals began to take shape. There were last-minute equalisers, long-awaited rivalries renewed, statement wins from tournament heavyweights and performances that ensured the pressure now firmly shifts to the final day of group action.
Strong showing by Namibia women’s indoor hockey as men’s campaign hits hurdle at Nkosi Cup 2025
NAMIBIA’S women’s indoor hockey team maintained their strong title defence with a commanding group-stage victory over New Zealand, while the men’s side suffered a setback after going down to Australia at the 2025 Nkosi Cup in Cape Town.
Indoor USMNT Tested on Day 2 of Nkosi Cup
CAPE TOWN, South Africa – It was a challenging day for the No. 15 U.S. Men’s National Indoor Team at the 2025 Nkosi Cup, as they came up short in both of their matches. First the Wolves couldn’t withstand the scoring prowess of No. 6 South Africa, as they dropped their first contest, 6-1. Next, USA fought to come back, but a late goal put No. 18 New Zealand ahead 3-2.
FIH Hockey Women's Junior World Cup City of Santiago 2025
City of Santiago
All times GMT -4
13 Dec 2025 09:00 NAM v ZIM (23/24) 1 - 2
13 Dec 2025 11:30 AUT v MAS (21/22 3 - 1
13 Dec 2025 17:00 BEL v CHN (3/4) 5 - 1
13 Dec 2025 19:15 NED v ARG (Final) 2 - 1
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
Netherlands seal third consecutive world title at the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup Santiago 2025 after defeating Argentina in the final
The final day of the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup City of Santiago 2025 was defined by the Netherlands’ crowning moment, as they defeated Argentina 2-1 in the final to reaffirm their historical dominance in the category. The Dutch side reached a record sixth world title and completed a third consecutive crown following their triumphs in 2022, 2023 and now 2025. The Netherlands settled the match in the first half with a goal from a penalty corner and another from open play, then protected their narrow lead in the decisive stages through a very compact defensive structure that withstood sustained Argentine pressure on the turf of the Estadio Nacional.
Women finish eighth at Junior World Cup
England women secure eighth place at the Junior World Cup after losing to Australia in the classification match.
Scotland win inaugural Challenger Trophy at Junior World Cup
Scotland 1-1(4-3) Chile
The inaugural Challenger Trophy has found a home in Scotland after 4-3 shootout victory saw the Scots defeat Chile in Santiago at the Women’s Junior World Cup. The game ended 1-1 in the evening in Santiago before the dramatic shootout.
Another blow for Malaysian hockey
By Aftar Singh
PIC FROM MHC
KUALA LUMPUR: The national junior women's hockey team suffered a humiliating 3-1 defeat to minnows Austria on Saturday, finishing 22nd out of 24 at the Junior World Cup (JWC) in Santiago, Chile.
SEA Games Thailand 2025
Chonburi (THA)
All Games GMT +7
Men
13 Dec 2025 15:00 MAS v INA (One Pool) 6 - 2
14 Dec 2025 12:45 THA v MYA (One Pool) 8 - 0
15 Dec 2025 10:30 MAS v SGP (One Pool)
15 Dec 2025 15:00 MYA v INA (One Pool)
Pool standings
Women
13 Dec 2025 12:45 MAS v INA (One Pool) 11 - 1
14 Dec 2025 15:00 SGP v THA (One Pool)
15 Dec 2025 12:45 SGP v INA (One Pool)
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
SEA Games Thailand 2025 (Indoor Hockey)
Bangkok (THA)
All times GMT +7
Men
13 Dec 2025 16:00 INA v SGP (One Pool) 10 - 0
13 Dec 2025 19:00 THA v PHI (One Pool) 11 - 0
14 Dec 2025 14:30 MAS v PHI (One Pool) 13 - 0
14 Dec 2025 17:30 THA v SGP (One Pool)
15 Dec 2025 14:30 SGP v PHI (One Pool)
15 Dec 2025 17:30 INA v MAS (One Pool)
Pool standings
Women
13 Dec 2025 14:30 MAS v SGP (One Pool) 10 - 0
13 Dec 2025 17:30 INA v PHI (One Pool) 7 - 0
14 Dec 2025 16:00 INA v SGP (One Pool)
14 Dec 2025 19:00 THA v PHI (One Pool)
15 Dec 2025 16:00 PHI v MAS (One Pool)
15 Dec 2025 19:00 INA v THA (One Pool)
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre