World hockey needs players’ union body, believes Ireland’s David Harte
By Rod Gilmour Ireland captain David Harte, the two-time world goalkeeper of the year, believes the setting up of a players’ union body should be …
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FIH urges England Hockey to adopt four quarters
By Rod Gilmour World Hockey chiefs hope that England Hockey will still introduce the four quarters rule across the domestic game after a decision to implement …
Hockey to remain 11 v 11 at Olympics
By Richard Bright Sense has prevailed once more. We can all breathe a collective sigh of relief. For now, the traditional 11 v 11 game will remain on the …
World hockey open to grass tournaments; water-based pitches stripped for Olympics
By Rod Gilmour World hockey chiefs are open to the idea of international tournaments being played on grass, initially with lower-ranking events. At the FIH …
FIH to capitalise on Hockey 5s format
By The Hockey Paper The International Hockey Federation (FIH) believes it can capitalise on the success of Hockey 5s at the Youth Olympics. Argentina women and …
World hockey turns down Malaysia and India automatic Olympic places
By Rod Gilmour World hockey chiefs will turn down the Asian Hockey Federation’s request that the silver medallists from the Asian Games be awarded Tokyo …
Why football’s VAR needs to add hockey’s challenge system
By The Hockey Paper The football World Cup has provided plenty of entertainment in Russia – and confusion in equal numbers when it’s come to the …
‘Hockey World Cup must remain priority over Olympics’
By Richard Bright The World Cup must remain the pinnacle of the sport over the Olympics and the looming FIH Pro League, says world hockey chief Thierry Weil. …
Narinder Batra given written warning by world hockey over Facebook post
By Richard Bright The International Hockey Federation has handed Dr Narinder Batra, the world governing body’s president, a written warning following a …
Ghana women set hockey dreams high at the Commonwealth Games
Ghana women were dealt Trans-Tasman baptism of fire to mark global tournament debut, but have hearts to match, writes Rod Gilmour “We are here to give …
