Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Hockey Paper staff

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

Hockey nostalgia isn’t what it used to be

I think I was brought up in the 1930s. Well, not literally, but the war had made the world seem to stand still for...

Proud to play hockey: London gay tournament attracts record numbers

International hockey comes to South London this week, as more than 200 hockey players from around the world take part in the annual PinkHockey tournament....

England defeat Russia to start the U21 Euros on a winning note

England U21 women got their EuroHockey Junior Nations Championship off to a great start, beating Russia 2-1 in Waterloo, Belgium, on Sunday morning. After falling...

Willars replaces Whiteman in Commonwealth Games squad

Beeston's Tim Whiteman will miss out on the Commonwealth Games due to injury and will be replaced by club teammate Ollie Willars.   Whiteman broke his...

England take Investec Cup double at home in London

England won both the men's and women's hockey titles at the Investec London Cup in the new Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre, Queen Elizabeth Olympic...

England net 14 goals on Hockey London Cup opening day

England were unhospitable hosts on the first day of the Investec London Cup with their women's hockey side hitting eight unanswered goals past Wales and...

Kiel Brown comes into Australia’s Commonwealth Games side

Defender Jeremy Hayward has been withdrawn from the squad after suffering a stress reaction in his right foot. He will be replaced by Kiel...

England add Haycroft and Mackay to squad for London Cup

England have added goalkeeper Kirsty Mackay and midfielder Sarah Haycroft to their squad for the Investec London Cup, starting on Wednesday. The pair are added...