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Big Isn’t Always Better!

It was not a good Australia Day weekend for Australian Hockey. The Hockeyroos drew their opening two matches in the FIH Pro League with Belgium, and picked up a bonus point via the shoot-out in one match and dropped the

When Is A Win Not A Win?

Every body knows the saying that “rules are made to be broken.” Even the Dalai Lama is quoted as agreeing with this statement. It has been claimed that his advice is to “know the rules well, so you can break

No Luck For The Irish As They Say Sayonara to Tokyo

Anyone who is a fan of sport knows the highs and the lows you can experience following a team. As a player those highs and lows are more personal and can have a lasting affect. Last weekend the FIH held

The Perfect Start

It was bold and it was brave. That was how many summed up the International Hockey Federation’s decision to launch a home and away League for International men’s and women’s teams. Rugby had mulled over such a concept, Cricket had

Hockey World Cup in 90 Seconds – Day 18

Odisha Hockey World Cup in 90 seconds

The finalists for the Odisha Men’s Hockey World Cup were decided overnight, The Netherlands will meet Belgium playing in their first World Cup final.  The Netherlands exacted revenge for their final loss against Australia four years ago. They raced into