Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Hockey Paper staff

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

Dan Shingles scores first international goal as England draw

Reading's Dan Shingles scored a late equaliser  to earn England a 2-2 draw with the world's number-two ranked hockey side Germany in Dusseldorf on...

International federation ‘very positive’ about Rio 2016 hockey preparations

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has come away from a three-day visit to Rio reassured that progress is being made with preparations for the...

Broadcaster fronts up as South Africa’s World Cup shirt sponsor

SuperSport are to sponsor of the South African men’s hockey team at he hockey World Cup, starting in Holland later this month. The company's logo will...

Barry Middleton on the wrong end of the scoreline in his 200th England game

Skipper Barry Middleton played his 200th game for England in Dusseldorf on Thursday, but his side fell 3-1 to the hockey World League champions...

Glasgow 2014 closes ticketing website after two days of frustration for buyers

Glasgow 2014 closed their ticket sales website and phone lines until further notice on Tuesday night after two days of errors and delays for...

England name 11 World Cup debutants in their 18-man squad

Eleven of England's squad will be playing in their first hockey World Cup when they take to the field in the Hague later this...

Glasgow 2014 ticketing marred by hours of frustration

Glasgow 2014 closed their website for an hour last night investigate why thousands of people were unable to get through to purchase more than...

Rules: FIH sweeps long sticks into touch

Hockey sticks will be limited to a maximum length of 105cm (41.3inches) at the 2014 World Cup. The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has moved to clamp...