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.

Revealed: Top hockey umpires amongst lowest paid of Olympic sports

World hockey umpires are one of the most poorly paid amongst Olympic sports after research conducted by The Hockey Paper showed disparity against those...

‘Incredible feeling’: Ireland men secure final Paris Olympic hockey ticket in classic match

Valencia -- Goalkeeper David Harte called it “indescribable”. Coach Mark Tumilty heralded it his greatest day as a player or coach. Captain Sean Murray...

‘My first was the easiest!’: GB Hockey women celebrate Paris Olympic berth

Valencia -- Reaching her first Olympic Games at London 2012 was a walk in the park for Laura Roper. “It was the easiest -...

‘True grit’: Spirited Great Britain women set for Paris Olympic showdown

Valencia -- Tess Howard remained bullish on GB’s hopes of reaching this summer’s Olympic hockey tournament after being forced into the last chance saloon...

Olympic hockey qualifier: Great Britain women denied first shot as Belgium prevail

Valencia -- For their third successive Olympic qualifying, Belgium experienced unwanted final seconds drama. Only this time - after late, late goals to deny...

Olympic hockey qualifier: Great Britain women out to deny hungry Belgium

Great Britain women’s attempts at a fourth successive Olympic medal will take a big step forward on Thursday when they take on Belgium, the...

Great Britain women secure Olympic qualifying last four berth with Malaysia rout

Valencia -- Great Britain’s afternoon was 15 minutes away from becoming a nervy affair before even stepping foot on the pitch on Tuesday afternoon....

Olympic hockey qualifiers: Great Britain men rack up record Pakistan win

Great Britain's power and circle penetration proved too good for Pakistan in Muscat as Paul Revington’s side eased to a 6-1 victory -- their biggest...