New Zealand: BLACK STICKS FINISH UP 2023 PRO LEAGUE
BLACK STICKS FINISH UP 2023 PRO LEAGUE In their final Pro League match of the season the Vantage Black Sticks women grabbed a 3-1 shootout victory over Germany after finishing regulation 0-0. Germany were the more dominant team throughout the game but the Kiwi defence was a tough nut to crack, especially their world class […]
New Zealand: BLACK STICKS MEN TOE-TO-TOE WITH WORLDS BEST, WOMEN OUTPLAYED BY GERMANY
BLACK STICKS MEN TOE-TO-TOE WITH WORLDS BEST, WOMEN OUTPLAYED BY GERMANY In a game marred by some questionable officiating, the Vantage Black Sticks Men suffered another heart-wrenching loss against the Netherlands, the world number ones, with a narrow defeat of 3-2. The match began with the Black Sticks having to face immense pressure. The Dutch […]
New Zealand: DUTCH TOO MUCH FOR KIWIS
DUTCH TOO MUCH FOR KIWIS Amsterdam witnessed Dutch dominance as the Vantage Black Sticks Women faced off against a formidable Netherlands team. The sold-out stadium was buzzing with anticipation as the world’s number one team showcased their supremacy, ultimately securing a commanding 4-1 victory over New Zealand. From the opening whistle, it was evident that […]
New Zealand: BLACK STICKS MEN PIPPED AT THE LAST
BLACK STICKS MEN PIPPED AT THE LAST In an enthralling match played out in Amsterdam, the Vantage Black Sticks Men’s hockey team suffered a heart-breaking 4-3 defeat to the reigning world champions Germany. The game began with New Zealand setting a high tempo, playing better than their high-profile opponents and taking an early lead through […]
New Zealand: BLACK STICKS PUT UP FIGHT AGAINST BELGIANS
BLACK STICKS PUT UP FIGHT AGAINST BELGIANS In Antwerp, the Vantage Black Sticks women and men faced off against Belgium where the women were unfortunate to lose 2-1 despite putting on an inspiring performance, particularly in the latter part of the match, and the men going down 1-0 in similar fashion In the women’s gae […]
New Zealand: MEN DRAW WITH ARGENTINA, LOSE SHOOTOUT
MEN DRAW WITH ARGENTINA, LOSE SHOOTOUT In a thrilling encounter in Antwerp, the Vantage Black Sticks Men displayed a much improved performance to draw 2-2 against Argentina, a dramatic improvement following their recent 6-1 defeat to the same team a couple of days earlier. However, the final result shifted to Argentina’s favor as they managed […]
New Zealand: Vantage Black Sticks struggle against Belgium
Vantage Black Sticks struggle against Belgium It was a tough day for the Vantage Black Sticks teams as they both fell to Belgium in front of a sold out crowd in Antwerp. The Vantage Black Sticks Women were first up and suffered a heavy 7-0 defeat at the hands of Belgium, who clearly capitalised on […]
New Zealand: BLACK STICKS WOMEN TAKE DOWN WORLD NO.2
BLACK STICKS WOMEN TAKE DOWN WORLD NO.2 The Vantage Black Sticks Women’s team secured a thrilling 2-1 upset victory over the world number two, Argentina, in a captivating encounter played in Antwerp. Despite Argentina dominating the first quarter with superior territory, possession, and numerous goal-scoring opportunities, it was the New Zealand side that managed to […]
New Zealand: TOUGH START TO EURO TOUR FOR VBS MEN
TOUGH START TO EURO TOUR FOR VBS MEN The Vantage Black Sticks men were outclassed in Antwerp overnight as they went down 1-6 to Argentina. New Zealand failed to capitalise on their opportunities and found themselves wanting on counter-attack defence. In the first quarter, the Black Sticks set a strong pace with early pressure that […]
New Zealand: OCEANIA CUP TO BE BROADCAST FREE
OCEANIA CUP TO BE BROADCAST FREE In a move aimed at bringing high-quality hockey action to all corners of New Zealand, Hockey New Zealand (HNZ) has announced that the upcoming Oceania Cup, presented by Sentinel Homes, will be broadcast live and on-demand on TVNZ+ – entirely free for all Kiwis. Last held in Australia in […]
