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Hockey Paper staff

Latest breaking news, previews and match reports written by Hockey Paper staff

World hockey modifies penalty corner rule for protective masks

World hockey has changed the penalty corner rule to make the sport safer, allowing defenders to keep their protective equipment on after the ball...

Hockey World Cup places up for grabs in Africa and PanAm events

World Cup berths are up for grabs this month as Pan American and African nations battle for places in the men's and women's showpiece...

Hamilton sisters will thrive in GB Hockey women’s programme

From one set of siblings to another, the Hamilton twins will go “from strength to strength” on the international scene after being selected for...

Rewiring the brain for hockey

When it comes to training for hockey, the vast majority of players and coaches will focus on physical exercise. In addition to building muscle and...

Super 6s Hockey: Old Georgians promoted to Men’s Premier Division

Old Georgians cantered to the Men's Division One title on Saturday, ensuring promotion to the Super 6s Premier Division next season. They were joined by...

Repton and Whitgift on song at Super 6s Schools Indoor Championships

Repton girls and Whitgift boys once again competed for top honours in the England Hockey Super 6s schools finals this week, while Ipswich School...

World hockey reveals best goal and match of 2021

Argentinian Nicolas Keenan’s smash-shot against host nation Japan in the pool phase of the Tokyo Olympics has been voted best goal of 2021 in...

We can’t let our performance drop in hectic year, says India’s Savita

In a calendar-packed year for the sport, which includes the Asia Cup, Pro League, the World Cup and Commonwealth Games, goalkeeper Savita says India...