League tough going for NZ sides
It may have flown under the radar somewhat but New Zealand has racked up a very disappointing year in the inaugural FIH Pro league.
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Success for NZ women but men thumped
Success for NZ women but men thumped
There was a demoralising loss and a commanding win for the Blacks Sticks teams in their latest games in the FIH Pro league yesterday.
Momona A wins fast-paced game against University
Momona A wins fast-paced game against University
Momona A defeated University Huskies 3-1 in a fast-paced game on Saturday to win the women's Challenge Shield.
Black Sticks teams continue to struggle
Black Sticks teams continue to struggle
The two Black Sticks teams continue to struggle in the FIH Pro League in Germany.
Momona tested by lowly University B
Momona tested by lowly University B
As the second half of the premier hockey competitions starts, women's leader Momona would have expected an easier time against last-placed University B.
University wins in shootout to upset form book
University wins in shootout to upset form book
It was top versus bottom in the men's premier competition at the weekend.
Polytechnic and Otago Hockey announce a scholarship for two young players
Polytechnic and Otago Hockey announce a scholarship for two young players
Otago Polytechnic and Otago Hockey have announced a scholarship agreement which they hope will support students' academic and sporting aspirations.
Students grind out win
Students grind out win
University A had a narrow 1-0 win over City Highlanders in the feature match of women's club hockey during the weekend.
Shield changes hands again
Shield changes hands again
The challenge shield changed hands for the fifth time in eight weeks on Saturday as the Dunedin men's premier hockey compeitition continues to surprise, with Taieri winning easily.
Taieri grabs valuable points against Uni B
Taieri grabs valuable points against Uni B
In a women's catch-up match last night, Taieri gained some much-needed points with a 5-0 win over a struggling and somewhat depleted University B.
Albany knocks over University
Albany knocks over University
In the only match on yesterday's catch-up day for the men, the Albany Alligators edged University A 3-2.
Bronze for Southern men
Bronze for Southern men
Not gold. Not silver. But bronze is not bad.
North Otago sports roundup
North Otago sports roundup
Valley's win built on solid forward work
Absences reduce matches
Absences reduce matches
With the competition being affected by the national under 21s tournament last week, fewer games were played in local premier hockey during the last two weekends.
Fifth loss in row for Southern women
Fifth loss in row for Southern women
Southern women suffered a fifth consecutive defeat at the under-21 nationals in North Harbour yesterday.
Key strikers return to bolster Black Sticks
Key strikers return to bolster Black Sticks
Goals galore, hopefully, is what they will deliver.
Southern Men dispatch Canterbury 3-1
Southern Men dispatch Canterbury 3-1
Southern Men are making a late run for glory at the under-21 nationals in North Harbour.
Southern men smash Central team with 5-0 rout
Southern men smash Central team with 5-0 rout
Southern men stormed to a 5-0 win against Central at the under-21 nationals in North Harbour yesterday.
Win for men but women slump to heavy defeat
Win for men but women slump to heavy defeat
Southern teams made contrasting starts at the under-21 nationals in North Harbour yesterday.
Southern women aiming to be more competitive than previously
Southern women aiming to be more competitive than previously
The Southern women have modest goals at the national under-21 championships which get under way in North Harbour tomorrow.