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Hockey Paper staff

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

Club hockey needs to innovate with fans to make Finals Weekend a success

The proof is now in the pudding for English club hockey. Now that Finals Weekend has returned to the clubs - Surbiton having won...

Ireland men to join Hockey Pro League as South Africa turn down invite

Ireland men will compete in next season’s FIH Pro League against the world's best after South Africa pulled out of the global league following...

Hockey for Heroes set for 2023 challenge

Hockey for Heroes is set to undertake another epic summer of endurance and fundraising after revealing its upcoming tour. Operation Last Post will see...

Hockey Wales captain Sian French retires

Wales captain Sian French has announced her decision to retire after a 15-year international career as she leaves behind a “strong and powerful legacy”. French...

Old Georgians praised as World Cup stars show up in Battersea

From Bhubaneswar to Battersea Park, London Wayfarers' players admitted to a career high on Sunday after they shared the field with several Hockey World...

Hampshire umpire Rob Jenkins wins inaugural volunteer of year award

Hampshire official Rob Jenkins is celebrating - from Vietnam - after he became the inaugural recipient of the Hockey Writers' Club's Volunteer of the...

Indoor Hockey World Cup: Austria and Netherlands lift titles

It was an Austria v Netherlands lock out at the FIH Indoor World Cup in Pretoria. Austria men successfully defended their world title while...

England Hockey leagues: Old Georgians and Surbiton set for top showdown

The second-half of the English domestic season in the Premier Division kicks off this weekend with an eagerly-anticipated clash between the top sides in...