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

Oxted settle as Premier Division side after 23-year journey to the top

"We are aware that we don't have the names or perhaps the egos that come with that," says Oxted's player-coach Nick Giles. "We are...

India and Spain join women’s FIH Hockey Pro League

India and Spain will join the women's FIH Pro League for one year following the withdrawal of Australia and New Zealand, who will rejoin...

Ireland’s Hannah Matthews calls time on international career

Olympian Hannah Matthews has confirmed her retirement from international hockey after amassing 157 caps over seven years. “It’s 150 more caps than I thought I...

Old Georgians kick off Watch Your 1s with top prizes on offer

Old Georgians kick off their Watch Your 1s campaign on Sunday when they host the Men's Premier Division clash against East Grinstead. The Surrey-based side...

India Hockey offered double profits to get 2023 World Cup

Exclusive | By Shahbaz M India’s promise to the International Hockey Federation (FIH) of generating two times more revenue than their closest bid rival ensured...

Why Does Ice Hockey Struggle in the UK? 

Although the game of hockey can be traced back further, most historians credit England for inventing the modern sport. During the 19th century, the country’s private...

FIH to discuss Paris 2024 Olympic hockey qualifiers

World hockey is set to discuss the Olympic qualifier formats for Paris 2024 at its upcoming board meeting. The FIH executive committee has the qualification...

Hockey India pulls out of 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham

In a major blow to the Commonwealth Games hockey competition, India withdrew its men's and women's teams from Birmingham 2022 on Tuesday, citing Covid-related...