Opinion
Of the many highlights that the 2019 FIH Pro League provided, few can rival Germany’s third goal against Great Britain in their clash at Lee Valley. Indeed, if you are reading this somewhere quiet, then wander outside or open...
Opinion
As far as years go, 2007 wasn’t particularly significant in the international men’s game. With no Olympics or World Cup, the Champions Trophy in Kuala Lumpur was the major prize. Germany won their ninth title with a tight 1-0...
Analysis
And so, after 34 matches, we finally reach the last day of this wonderful World Cup and the two games that will determine the three medal winners.
First up will be this tournament’s second installment of the Australia England rivalry...
Analysis
There has been much to savour in the first 28 games of this World Cup. A fantastic stadium with a wonderful atmosphere, some thrilling games and incredible goals have been shown around the world, exactly as the FIH would...
Three is the magic number. If you’re old enough or have a passing interest in American hip hop, you might recognise this line from De La Soul’s famous hit song from the late 80’s, writes Todd Williams
Coincidentally, when it...
Analysis
Just four games in and Argentina and Spain have already produced the game of the tournament with the Olympic champions holding out to win 4-3 in a game that went right to the wire.
With the last swing of the...
Three stories in the Australian sports media caught our columnist Todd Williams' eye in recent weeks - and they don't paint the prettiest of hockey pictures
Firstly, The Herald Sun announced Hockey Australia’s plan to launch a “Big Bash” style...
Keeping positive in the lean times is an aspect Todd Williams has been lucky enough to witness great forwards do first-hand
Team culture, fitness and formations. They're all important factors, but the simple reality is that if you can’t get...
Analysis
Not surprisingly, the first shoot out of the Vitality Women’s World Cup created the tournament’s first genuine controversy. With Louise Versavel needing to score to keep Belgium alive, the enormously experienced umpire Michelle Joubert, awarded a free hit against...
THP analysis
The weekend can't come soon enough. Eyes are on the Dutch, England and Argentina but Pool D's wide open permutations has set the Vitality Women’s World Cup alive.
All four teams can still progress and three of the four...