Australia repeated their 3-0 win over England from the final of World League 3 in London to march on to the final where they await the winner of Argentina and The Netherlands. Goals from Jodie Schulz, Georgie Parker and Karrie McMahon made the difference for the Hockeyroos who triumphed despite a splendid goalkeeping display from England’s Maddie Hinch. Continue reading
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FIH World League Final: Quarter Final England 1-0 China.
A twice-taken penalty stroke from Georgie Twigg eleven minutes after half time steered England through to a semi-final showdown with old foes Australia after a cagey affair against China in Tucumán. Continue reading
FIH World League Final Pool A: England 6-2 Korea.
Two goals apiece from Kate Richardson-Walsh and teenager Lily Owsley helped England to come from behind to beat Korea by six goals to two in their opening FIH World League Final Pool Game. The Koreans raced into a two goal lead inside the opening 20 minutes, but an Alex Danson strike before half time kept England in contention before a five-goal second half blitz secured the three points.
NOW: Pensions Men’s Premier League: Week 11 Preview.
With just one more week to go before the Christmas break, the NOW: Pensions Men’s Premier League brings us one last round of exciting action before the game moves indoors. What can we expect from the top teams in our domestic league? Continue reading
Investec Women’s Premier League: Week 11 Preview.
The final round of Investec Women’s Premier League games before the Christmas break is upon us. Canterbury are now the clear leaders after last week’s 1-0 win over closest rivals Reading but the league is still fiercely contested and very close as the indoor season beckons. Continue reading