Hockey: Important decisions for Sticks
A fissure over the requirements of New Zealand's international men's hockey players.
A fissure over the requirements of New Zealand's international men's hockey players.
Hockey's new rules got a qualified thumbs-up from one of the country's leading players after the opening round of the national league at the weekend.
Consider the sibling rivalry around the Panchia house a few years ago.
New Zealand will become accustomed to bronze medal matches at hockey tournaments unless they produce more players of a higher quality.
Devon Manchester has to undergo a personality change when he steps on to the field for the Black Sticks.
A late Simon Child goal gave New Zealand a 2-1 win over England in their crunch group game at the Commonwealth Games last night.
The Black Sticks have made it three big wins on the trot after beating Canada 7-0 in their Four Nations tournament in Dublin.
A deepening talent pool made selection of the Commonwealth Games hockey team difficult for national men's coach Colin Batch.
When Mark Hager writes down his team list for the big occasions, Anita Punt's name will be among the first.
It was clear which items of the NZ Commonwealth Games uniform - unveiled today - were hits with the women's hockey team..