Waller and Wallace selected for England’s World Cup squad.

Posted on November 13, 2018 by

Just 42 days after making their senior international debuts, Zach Wallace and Jack Waller have been named in Danny Kerry’s England World Cup squad. The duo, who impressed during the recent Anniversary Internationals against Belgium form part of an 18-strong squad in which 13 players will be competing in their first World Cup. Continue reading →

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Forsyth urges Surbiton to make their mark in Europe

Posted on November 5, 2018 by

Alan Forsyth, the Surbiton striker means business this season. He’s already helped the reigning champions to the top of the league after seven games but whilst he’s got his eye on retaining the domestic title for the third season in a row, the Scotland star has loftier ambitions, too.    Continue reading →

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Humble Ward praises Great Britain team mates.

Posted on October 4, 2018 by

“I was pretty average and I’m not very pleased with my own performance.”

It’s not the statement you’d expect from a player who had just scored twice to fire Great Britain to a 2-1 win over Belgium, reaching 50 international goals in the process, but Sam Ward has high standards these days. Continue reading →

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Kerry revels in Great Britain’s “bright future”

Posted on October 3, 2018 by

Danny Kerry hailed Great Britain’s “bright future” after his side came from a goal down to beat world No3 Belgium.

After falling behind to Florent van Aubel’s first half strike, two goals from Sam Ward, the second his 50th international goal, turned the game on its head and gave the home crowd the win they’d come to see. Continue reading →

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Shaw: “It’s now or never” for Irish Hockey

Posted on August 5, 2018 by

Ireland Head Coach Graham Shaw believes it’s “now or never” if Ireland is to realise its potential as a hockey nation on the world stage.

Speaking in the wake of his team’s incredible silver medal at the Hockey Women’s World Cup, Shaw admitted that hockey in the country finds itself at a crossroads.
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Van Male praises brave Ireland after Dutch win World Cup.

Posted on August 5, 2018 by

There was to be no dream ending to Ireland’s fairytale Hockey Women’s World Cup as the Netherlands cruised to a record eighth title with a stunning 6-0 win. Graham Shaw’s side – the second-lowest ranked in the tournament defied the odds on their way to an unlikely place in the World Cup final. Despite London being turned green for the day and the encouragement of a passionate crowd, six different scorers netted for the Dutch who retained the title they won in 2014. Continue reading →

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There’s something about Nidge

Posted on August 3, 2018 by

Every big tournament has a breakout star. A player who grabs the opportunity by the scruff of the neck and shows the world what they’re capable of on the biggest stage. If you’ve seen any of Ireland’s games in their remarkable run to the semi-finals of the Hockey Women’s World Cup you’ll already know that the breakout star of this tournament is goalkeeper Ayeisha McFerran. Continue reading →

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England’s Ansley “absolutely gutted” by World Cup exit

Posted on August 2, 2018 by

Giselle Ansley was left “absolutely gutted” as England’s Hockey Women’s World Cup hopes were wrecked by a classy Netherlands side in the quarter-final.

Goals from Lidweij Welten and Laurien Leurink were enough to continue the Oranje’s march towards the semi-finals where they will meet Australia in what is a repeat of the 2014 final.    Continue reading →

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Richardson-Walsh praises “exceptional” Danson

Posted on August 2, 2018 by

No one wants to follow a legend. Comparisons are inevitable and often not favourable. When it comes to Great Britain women’s hockey, following in the footsteps of Kate Richardson-Walsh is probably the hardest job of all. Continue reading →

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England vs Netherlands: “Anything can happen.”

Posted on August 1, 2018 by

“Games like this only come around a few times in a career and even fewer times on home soil in front of 10,000 fans.”

Lily Owsley has fond memories of playing in front of the crowd in London against the Dutch. It was her late equaliser in the EuroHockey Championship final at the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre which took the game to a shootout where goalkeeper Maddie Hinch excelled and England took a famous win – and the European title. Continue reading →

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