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Columnist for The Hockey Paper and the man behind The Top of the D. Writer, podcaster, goalkeeper and BBC Sport man. Used to work for Great Britain Hockey and have covered the sport at every major tournament.

Investec World League Quarter Final: Australia 4-1 USA.

Australia booked their place in the semi final with a convincing 4-1 win over the USA here in London.

First half goals from Emily Smith, Kellie White, Karri McMahon and Jodie Schulz overpowered the Stars and Stripes and ensured Australia had a comfortable second half, allowing them to keep something in the tank for Saturday’s clash with Spain or China.  Continue reading

Investec World League Pool B: South Africa 0-1 Australia.

Anna Flanagan’s penalty corner goal in the 43rd minute was enough to give Australia their second win of the week, leaving South Africa searching for their first victory of this Investec World League competition.

In a see-saw encounter, both sides showed an abundance of pace, energy and no little physical presence as they slugged it out toe-to-toe like a couple of prizefighters.  Continue reading

Investec World League Pool A: Argentina 4-0 Italy.

Two goals from Rocio Sanchez Moccia helped Argentina to secure top spot in the group as they moved through the gears to sweep aside a spirited effort from Italy in their final pool game. Italy went into the game needing to win by two clear goals to snatch top billing in the pool but Argentina’s considerable talent was just too much for the European side.  Continue reading