Saturday, May 11, 2024

Laura Howard

Aspirational sports journalist and soon to undertake a Masters in Sports Journalism at St. Mary’s University. Alongside studies I continue to play hockey for university.

From England to Masters, via Soviet subterfuge, the remarkable hockey career of Ruth Hine

From being hit round the head in an act of Soviet Union sabotage at the 1983 World Cup to providing post-match entertainment with her...

Meet the Welsh club with fixtures an hour away and producing elite players

The stars of hockey have all had to start their journeys somewhere. More than you might expect hail from rural Welsh side Dysynni Hockey...

From East Grinstead women to Epsom men, Mary Booth aims to add coaching stardust

In Mary Booth, Epsom Hockey Club have not only acquired a coach of the highest calibre, but also a director of hockey with a...

Max Lowrey aims for hockey silverware with East Grinstead

Only two seasons ago Max Lowrey was captain of a Premier Division team. Now he has made the switch from Wimbledon to East Grinstead...

No fleeting visit: the female duo coaching four men’s hockey sides

Fleet and Ewshot Hockey Club recently appointed an all-female coaching team for their senior men’s section. It remains a rare phenomenon within hockey clubs,...

Southgate GK Anton van Loggerenberg: It’s been my dream to play overseas

South Africa goalkeeper Anton van Loggerenberg left behind the sunny climes of his native home in search of a hockey league that will take...

‘Hockey community hold keys to help Flyerz flourish’

“Why doesn't the hockey community see that their sport is suitable and adaptable for people who are not like them?” So says Fiona Lloyd-Williams, the...

‘Smokey’ lights England Hockey Masters success

When Lakbir ‘Smokey’ Atwal is asked whether he still expected to be playing at this age, his answer is a resolute 'no'. Yet, Atwal...