Friday, April 19, 2024

Rod Gilmour

The Hockey Paper's Editor. First covered international hockey at the 2010 Commonwealth Games - no better than a full house watching India play England - and has reported on the sport for the Daily Telegraph and other major newspapers ever since. Co-founded THP in 2016.

Commonwealth Games Hockey: How England rose after 2014 shoot-out loss to Australia

“I’ve stood there myself and, in my eyes, just to take one means you are a hero. The silence that descends in the stadium...

Commonwealth Games Hockey: England men set up Australia clash after red card brawl

Birmingham -- The Red Caribou lived up to their nickname on Thursday as England men set up a semi-final showdown with rivals Australia -...

Commonwealth Games Hockey: England ready for ‘crunch time’ as Wales cast aside

Birmingham -- There was some blood, a few ankle injuries but the only sweat was coming from the Welsh as this home nations' cut...

England Hockey bids to host 2026 men’s World Cup final at Tottenham Hotspur stadium

England and Wales Hockey have put in a "compelling" bid to host the men's 2026 Hockey World Cup, which includes using three top rugby...

Commonwealth Games Hockey: England women keep India at bay to reach semi-finals

Birmingham -- England women bagged a semi-final berth in front of watching royalty as the 2022 squad became the first to win their opening...

Commonwealth Games Hockey: Cannock duo gave me attacking instinct, says Bandurak

Birmingham -- For many a season, Nick Bandurak had long been touted as a player capable of making it on the international stage. The...

Commonwealth Games Hockey: England men fight back in 4-4 thriller with India

Birmingham -- England played like a team on a last-minute deadline on the university pitches here. Forget happy hour, this was a frenzied 20-minute...

Commonwealth Games: England aim to continue women’s sport high after Canada win

Birmingham -- England's GB hockey players know all about stopping the country in its tracks. Mere minutes after Chloe Kelly had scored England’s winner...