Thursday 29 January 2026
NZL 2026 Summer Series (M)
Hamilton, New Zealand
All times GMT +13
30 Jan 2026 18:30 NZL v JPN
1 Feb 2026 16:30 NZL v JPN
2 Feb 2026 18:30 NZL v JPN
4 Feb 2026 10:00 NZL v JPN
FIH Match Centre
Annelize Rostron: Leading the Way to the 2026 Hockey World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands
Alicia Pillay
South African international hockey umpire Annelize Rostron maintains her focus on the world stage as she prepares to bring her extensive experience to the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands. Photos: Supplied
When the FIH Hockey World Cup heads to Belgium and the Netherlands in 2026, a familiar South African face will be among those leading the action on the turf. Annelize Rostron has officially been named as an umpire for the showpiece event, adding another prestigious chapter to a career that has already seen her grace the Olympic stages of Tokyo and Paris.
Alyson Annan: “Not taking any games for granted this year”
As the next stages of the current FIH Hockey Pro League season approach (starting from 5 February), let us hear from the teams beginning their Pro League campaigns soon! Today, Alyson Annan, Head Coach of the Chinese women's team, shares her thoughts.
Pakistan name squad for Pro Hockey League
The same squad will also feature in the World Cup Qualifiers
Zulfiqar Baig
Pakistan hockey team players celebrate after scoring during their emphatic 7-2 win over Malaysia in the Sultan of Johor Cup match held in Johor Bahru on Saturday. Photo: X
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has announced the national squad for the Pro Hockey League and the World Cup Qualifying round. The national contingent consists of 20 players and six officials, with the team scheduled to depart for Australia on February 2nd.
PHF revamps defence ahead of FIH Pro League second leg
Abdul Mohi Shah
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) and national team management have introduced two strategic changes to the squad for the second leg of the FIH Pro League, which will also serve as preparation for the all-important World Cup Qualifying round.
Pakistan captain Butt vows to not repeat mistakes in Australia leg
Butt backs Pakistan to put pressure on higher-ranked opponents during upcoming assignment
By Arfa Feroz Zake
Pakistan captain Ammad Shakeel Butt (right) in action during their FIH Nations Cup match against New Zealand at the National Hockey Stadium in Kuala Lumpur on June 16, 2025. — FIH
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan hockey team captain Ammad Shakeel Butt on Wednesday vowed that his team will avoid repeating past errors and instead "surprise" top-ranked opponents during the Australia leg of the FIH Pro League.
‘Goalkeeping, drag-flicking focus for improvement’
Syed Intikhab Ali
KARACHI: Pakistan senior hockey team head coach Olympian Tahir Zaman has said that the team management is working hard on the grey areas and weaknesses identified during the first leg of the FIH Pro League in Argentina, particularly goalkeeping, penalty corner defence and marking inside the 25-yard area on the defensive side.
Hockeyroos squad announced for 2026 FIH Pro League Block 1 in Hobart
Hockey Australia is pleased to announce the Hockeyroos squad for Block 1 of the FIH Pro League, with 24 athletes selected for the opening matches in Hobart from 11–15 February.
Ireland Senior Men and Senior Women’s Hockey Teams to travel to Chile in bid to qualify for 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup
Tuesday, January 27 – Dublin: The International Hockey Federation (FIH) have officially confirmed that the Ireland Men’s and Women’s Hockey Teams will travel to Santiago, Chile this March as both teams fight for qualification for the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup taking place in the Netherlands and Belgium.
EuroChamps27 set to light up London in summer 2027
London is set to host EuroChamps27 as the biggest and boldest EuroHockey Championship to date lands in England from 28 July to 8 August 2027.
Euro Hockey 2027: Twickenham Stoop to stage London final
By Rod Gilmour
England women beat Holland at the 2015 EuroHockey Championships
The EuroHockey 2027 men’s and women’s final will be played at Twickenham’s Stoop with ‘Big Stadium Hockey’ returning to London.
EY Hockey League Division 2: Meet the Men’s Teams
Bandon Hockey Club
Having reached last season’s EYHL2 playoffs after a third place finish in Pool A, Bandon will hope they can push for promotion once again in this year’s all new format.
EY Hockey League Division 2: Meet the Women’s Teams
Ards Hockey Club
Looking to make an immediate return to Division 1, Ards HC have been in top form in Ulster competitions so far topping the table Legacy Wealth Management Premier League as things currently stand. The side have considerable experience in their ranks with the likes of Alana Doyle, Ellen Fitzpatrick, Emma Reid, Naomi Grundie, Naomi McKnight and Caroline Adams all having topflight experience to call upon as the team look to gain promotion.
Switching sides: Talia Schenck to play for Rutgers as a graduate student
Emilia Reay
Field hockey senior forward Talia Schenck is using her final year of eligibility to play for Rutgers as a graduate student. Photo courtesy of Shelley M. Szwast
Princeton versus Rutgers: the battle of New Jersey. For Talia Schenck, both colleges will be part of her legacy. The senior forward is taking advantage of her last year of eligibility by becoming a Scarlet Knight and spending her first year as a graduate student at Rutgers, playing for their field hockey squad.
PHF reopens portal for club registration till Feb 3
KARACHI: The Pakistan Hockey Federation has reopened its portal for online club registration on the request of the Standing Committee of the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC).