News for 30 April 2023
All the news for Sunday 30 April 2023
2022-23 FIH Hockey Pro League - 27 April
Christchurch, New Zealand
All times GMT +12
Men
28 Apr 2023 19:40 NZL v GBR (RR) 1 - 6
29 Apr 2023 16:40 GBR v AUS (RR) 3 - 3 (SO 2 - 4)
30 Apr 2023 14:10 NZL v AUS (RR) 2 - 4
Pool standings
Women
28 Apr 2023 17:10 GBR v AUS (RR) 1 - 3
29 Apr 2023 14:10 NZL v GBR (RR) 1 - 6
30 Apr 2023 16:40 NZL v AUS (RR) 1 - 2
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
Australia finish Christchurch mini-tournament with double victories over New Zealand
The final day of FIH Hockey Pro League action from Christchurch saw New Zealand and Australia take on each other in both men’s and women’s competition. It was the men’s teams going head-to-head first with the Kookaburras winning a closely contested match 4-2. The women’s match was an uncanny resemblance of the reverse fixture between the two teams as New Zealand took a first quarter lead; but goals in the third and fourth quarter for the Hockeyroos earned them a 2-1 victory that takes them to the top of the women's FIH Hockey Pro League standings!
Gareth Greenfield brings up 100th Test
New Zealand Hockey Umpire Gareth Greenfield Marks 100th International Test Match with Reflection and Gratitude
New Zealand hockey umpire Gareth Greenfield has reached an impressive milestone in his career, umpiring his 100th international test match in a match between the Black Sticks and Australia. With a 15-year international career, Greenfield has become a respected and admired figure in the world of hockey.
Kookaburras and Great Britain play out FIH Pro League thriller
The Kookaburras have earnt a shootout bonus point victory over Great Britain in an enthralling FIH Pro League encounter in Christchurch after scores were locked 3-3 at full time.
Great Britain men end mini tour unbeaten in normal time
By Rod Gilmour
GB women recorded 6-1 win over hapless New Zealand PIC: FIH HOCKEY
GB men were denied four successive normal time wins in the last minute of their mini tour to New Zealand, but head back ahead of their home leg as the only nation unbeaten in this season’s FIH Pro League.
Great Britain women beat New Zealand but men lose to Australia
Giselle Ansley was one of six scorers for Great Britain's women against New Zealand
Great Britain's women beat hosts New Zealand 6-1 while the men's side lost on penalties to Australia in the final matches of the Pro League mini-tournament in Christchurch.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/hockey/65434470
2023 Test matches CHI v RSA (W)
Santiago
All times GMT - 3
30 Apr 2023 12:00 CHI v RSA
4 May 2023 09:30 RSA v CHI
5 May 2023 19:00 RSA v CHI
FIH Match Centre
Irish Senior Cup Finals match reports.
Defending champions Catholic Institute ended up surrendering their Irish Senior Cup title after a closely fought encounter with Monkstown.
Scottish Hockey Grand Finals spots confirmed after exciting playoffs action
Edinburgh University will take on Watsonians in tomorrow’s women’s Grand Final and Western Wildcats face Grange in the men’s Grand Final.