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

Hockey World Cup: Japan finish match with 12 players in South Korea finale

The World Cup averted controversy on Tuesday when Japan finished their Pool match with 12 outfield players on the field in a dramatic penalty...

Rupert Shipperley: What I’ve learnt as an attacking midfielder

Master Class: The GB and Hockey Wales player on Chaos Games and securing the ball better I suppose one of the biggest areas for me...

‘Power of money’: Belgian player bemoans India hosting Hockey World Cup

Former Belgian player Elliot van Strydonck has said that it is “regrettable” that India is hosting successive Hockey World Cups for men, while Argentina's...

Hockey World Cup: Argentina denied by Blake Govers as Australia snatch draw

Australia were indebted to Blake Govers for a wonder tomahawk in a riveting 3-3 draw with Argentina in Bhubaneswar on Monday night at the...

Hockey World Cup: New Zealand take off keeper in first quarter

New Zealand, in an attempt to stifle the Netherlands ‘beautiful game’, took off their goalkeeper in the first quarter of their second pool match....

Men’s Hockey World Cup: X-factor Nathan Ephraums aims for further Australia riches

It is fair to say that Nathan Ephraums has put his best foot forward after being overlooked for the Tokyo Games.  After a stellar 18...

Hockey World Cup: Smiling Ollie Payne hails ‘incredible’ England v India game

Goalkeeper Ollie Payne said he could only smile from behind his helmet during England’s thrilling 0-0 draw with hosts India on Sunday night after...

Hockey Social: Argentina forward Maico Casella

In our anything goes Q&A, we speak to players and coaches on topics ranging from temptations, influences, fashion sense and match teas. This week: Los...