Olympic gold medallist Hollie Pearne-Webb will captain Great Britain in their opening three FIH Pro League games. The defender, who is the most capped player in the 20-strong squad named on Wednesday, took the armband during the Champions Trophy and will continue to lead the team in Alex Danson’s absence through injury. Continue reading
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Double delight for East Grinstead at the Super 6s
There was a sense of déjà vu at the Super 6s finals as East Grinstead repeated the feat from the 2015-16 season, winning both men’s and women’s titles at the Copper Box in London. Continue reading
Richardson-Walsh excited by Hager appointment
Olympic gold medallist Kate Richardson-Walsh says Great Britain’s appointment of Mark Hager as head coach is a “risk” but she’s “excited to see what he brings to the table.” Continue reading
Great Britain hold on in Pro League thriller
Great Britain got their FIH Pro League campaign off to a winning start in an extraordinary match with Spain. Danny Kerry’s side trailed 4-2 at half time but three goals in seven second-half minutes turned the match on its head and despite a late flurry of penalty corners for the hosts, Great Britain clung on to win 6-5. Continue reading
Kerry relishing Pro League challenge
Danny Kerry spoke of his “excitement” as he named his Great Britain squads to compete in the first FIH Pro League matches of the new competition. Continue reading