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The Netherlands (FIH Hero World Ranking:1) have moved to the top of the table as they took control of their encounter with Australia (WR:3).

Ben Somerford



The Hockeyroos' winning start to the 2018 Women's Champions Trophy has come to an end at the hands of the top-ranked Netherlands 3-0 in Changzhou on Tuesday night.

GB v Japan HCT 2018

Great Britain are still searching for their first win at the 2018 Champions Trophy after being held by Japan.

Sophie Bray managed to get herself on the score sheet

Tessa Howard's first international goal was not enough to give Great Britain victory as Japan recovered from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 at the FIH Champions Trophy in China.

Ben Somerford



Hockeyroos coach Paul Gaudoin would love another crack at world number one Netherlands in Sunday’s Champions Trophy final but isn’t getting ahead of himself yet.

Great Britain meet the Netherlands for the first time in a major hockey tournament since the Rio Olympic women’s final on Thursday.

Kuala Lumpur (MAS)

16 Nov     MAS v NZL     1 - 2
20 Nov     MAS v NZL     3 - 4
22 Nov 18:00     MAS v NZL

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By SAIFUL AFFENDY SAPRAN

KUALA LUMPUR: The national hockey squad have shown improvements in their performance though it was not enough to upstage New Zealand as they lost 4-3 during their second friendly match at the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil here earlier today (Tuesday).

Tsukidatetakada, Kurihara city (JPN)

20 Nov     JPN v CAN     3 - 2
22 Nov 12:00     JPN v CAN
23 Nov 12:00     JPN v CAN

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Chris Griffiths Azlan Shah 2018

Chris Griffiths has admitted feeling ‘pretty upset’ after injury ruled him out of a second major tournament in three years.

France are the lowest-ranked team at the 2018 Men's Hockey World Cup in Bhubaneswar. Image Courtesy: FFH

France have been in hibernation at the world stage in men's field hockey. The European nation's previous appearance at the Summer Olympics in hockey came way back in 1972. They last played in a World Cup in 1990 and they last earned a place in the Champions Trophy back in 1992.

By Aftar Singh

KUALA LUMPUR: Food figures strongly in the lives of two Malaysian hockey players bound for the World Cup in Bhubaneswar, India, on Nov 28.

Lausanne, Switzerland: The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has signed a sponsorship agreement with Indian company BYJU’S for the upcoming Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup Bhubaneswar 2018.

Ben Somerford



Hockey Australia today announces the 27-member 2019 National Senior Men’s Squad as the team builds towards the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

By AYUMBA AYODI


Kenya Police's Willis Okeyo looks to pass the ball under pressure from Wazalendo's Nelson Shikaku during their Kenya Hockey Union men's Premier League match at City Park, Nairobi on November 11, 2018. PHOTO | KANYIRI WAHITO |  NATION MEDIA GROUP

Kenya Hockey Union (KHU) is yet to decide on the controversial Kenya Police and Wazalendo duel that ended with the law enforcers chalking a massive 16-2 victory 19 days ago.

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. -  Boys, girls, parents and fans attending the National Hockey Festival, presented by CranBarry, will have the opportunity to attend a meet and greet clinic with U.S. Men’s National Team athlete and captain, Ajai Dhadwal on Friday, November 23, at 2:00 p.m. ET on Field 12. All are welcome to attend!

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. – Less than 48 hours remain until the 37th edition of the National Hockey Festival, presented by CranBarry, returns to the International Polo Club in Palm Beach County, Fla. USA Field Hockey has been finalizing every aspect of the annual Thanksgiving weekend tradition. As the clock ticks closer to Thursday, November 22, USA Field Hockey would like to take this time to thank the following two groups, because without them this weekend could not be possible.

Led by national team member Ashley Hoffman, UNC’s defense was a juggernaut this year

By Lila Bromberg


From left: Midfielder Bibi Donraadt, forward Sabrina Rhodes and midfielder Brooke DeBerdine in Maryland field hockey’s 3-1 win over Harvard on Sept. 9, 2018. (Alex Chen/The Diamondback)

Bibi Donraadt dribbled into the circle and sent a cross in front of goal in the 49th minute against North Carolina, hoping to find midfielder Madison Maguire and deliver Maryland field hockey its first goal of the national championship.

Objective: To understand the requirments of the player when dribbling with the ball down the right hand side of the field.

It’s not all coaching material; the influx of hockey stories has never been healthier. As this essential 2018 list shows, there is something for everyone this Christmas.

With two rounds of the competition completed and a further three round robin games before the grand finals, levels of excitement around the 23rd edition of the women's Hockey Champions Trophy is rising.

Amsterdam (NED)

NED v IRL     7 - 1

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The hosts almost got the ideal start to the tie as they picked up a loose pass at the top of the circle and won a penalty corner inside the opening 2 minutes. But Mink van der Weerden saw his drag flick expertly saved by the glove of David Harte. The Green Machine countered immediately and won a penalty corner of their own but Shane O’Donoghue’s effort was blocked by the first runner. Harte was kept busy and lived up to his tag as one of the world’s best as he saved another drag flick from specialist Jeroen Hertzberger and a close-range effort from Mirco Pruijser. The opening goal came in the 15th minute when Pruijser found himself free on the back post to tap in a pass crossed in from the right. Ireland started the second quarter strong with both Eugene Magee and O’Donoghue drawing saves from Sam van der Wen while Alan Sothern saw his shot spin just past the post. The Irish defence remained composed throughout as the Netherlands countered at pace but were unable to add to their tally before the half time break.

Tsukidatetakada, Kurihara city (JPN)

20 Nov 2018 14:00     JPN v CAN     3 - 2
22 Nov 2018 12:00     JPN v CAN
23 Nov 2018 12:00     JPN v CAN

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Kuala Lumpur (MAS)

16 Nov 2018 17:00     MAS v NZL     1 - 2
20 Nov 2018 18:00     MAS v NZ
22 Nov 2018 18:00     MAS v NZL

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France are going to Bhubaneswar as the lowest ranked team [FIH Hero World Ranking: 20] at the Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup but that doesn't mean they are expecting to play the role of whipping boy.

There are few more experienced Head Coaches travelling to India for the Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup Bhubaneswar 2018 than Roelant Oltmans. The Dutchman is a highly respected coach who has plied his trade in both Asia and Europe.

By Jugjet Singh

KUALA LUMPUR: National coach Roelant Oltmans is not worried about results, just yet, as he is looking at other aspects in the ongoing friendly matches against New Zealand at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil.

By Aftar Singh


Fighting display: Malaysia’s Muhammad Firhan Ashari (centre) battles against Japanese players during the Asian Games hockey final in Jakarta in September. The game ended 6-6 and Japan won the shootout 3-1. — AFP

KUALA LUMPUR: When Malay­sia’s dashing national hockey forward Muhammad Firhan Ashari isn’t in action with a stick in hand, he turns to the microphone to play crooner.

Out of the 24-member contingent --- 18 players and six support staff ---, head coach Tauqeer Dar, assistant coach Danish Kaleem and Muhammad Irfan Jr (player) did not get their visas on Friday.

Sandip Sikdar


Pakistan have been clubbed with Germany, Netherlands and Malaysia in Pool D of the World Cup(Getty Images)

The Pakistan hockey team on Monday postponed its travel plans to India for the World Cup by three days and will now arrive on Saturday.

The Green Army will travel to Spain this Saturday for a 5-day training camp with an extended panel. Ireland will play 3 uncapped matches against Spain to round out an exceptionally busy 2018.

Barr sisters and Railway Union’s Sarah Hawkshaw and Amy Elliott get called up

Mary Hannigan


UCD’s Bethany Barr in action with Stephanie Thompson of Pegasus. Barr is among the four new players to be featured in the Ireland squad for a five-day training camp in Spain. Photograph: Laszlo Geczo/Inpho
 
Twin sisters Bethany and Serena Barr are among the four new names to feature in the 28-player Irish panel named by Graham Shaw for a five-day training camp in Spain, the first get-together for the squad since their World Cup final during the summer.

Ben Somerford



Former Kookaburras forward Grant Schubert and Hockeyroo Jane Claxton received major recognition at the 2018 South Australian Sport Awards on Friday night.

Sam Kilmister


Growing up on a farm in Waituna West, Olivia Shannon was drenching sheep and running hills before she could walk. DAVID UNWIN/STUFF

Olivia Shannon, 17, is the youngest member of the Black Sticks women's hockey team.

By AYUMBA AYODI


Telkom players celebrates a goal against Amira Sailors during their Kenya Hockey Union women's Premier League match on September 2, 2018 at City Park Stadium. PHOTO | CHRIS OMOLLO |  NATION MEDIA GROUP

Telkom have now turned their focus on recapturing the Africa Clubs title after they retained the women’s hockey Premier League title for unprecedented 19th consecutive time, their 21st in total.

© C. Martin

Lausanne, Switzerland: The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has signed a media rights agreement with French TV “la chaîne L’Equipe” for the upcoming Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup Bhubaneswar 2018.

Changzhou (CHN)

Fixtures 20 November

AUS v NED (RR) 0 - 3
ARG v CHN (RR) 0 - 2
JPN v GBR (RR) 2 - 2

Pool standings

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