There were victories on the hockey and rugby pitches when five University of Bath student teams contested national finals at BUCS Big Wednesday 2026. Both of Bath’s hockey 1st teams reached the National Vase Final, with the women sealing the title thanks to 3-2 shootout victory over Exeter 1sts after tying 1-1 in normal time.
South Africa men’s team beat Fiji to seal the gold medal in New York and clinch the overall HSBC SVNS Series title, while New Zealand’s all-conquering women clinched another title with a hugely dramatic final win over Australia. Both prizes were on the line but Philip Snyman’s Blitzboks edged out Fiji 10-7 in an enthralling
Aimee Barrett-Theron will become the second female to referee 50 tests after the appointments were announced for the Guinness Women’s Six Nations, Pacific Four Series and the inaugural U21 Women’s Six Nations Series. Aimee Barrett-Theron (South Africa) to take charge of her 50th test with the Guinness Women’s Six Nations opener in France Ten referees
The new dry turf hockey and multisport pitch at the University of St Andrews has been certified by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) – the requirement to hold National League hockey matches. Opened in October 2024, Saints Sport’s new pitch features Polytan’s Poligras Paris GT Zero surface – a dry turf pitch developed for the
Global Chess League launches second season in London with a day of spectacular matches The second edition of the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League—chess’s first franchise competition—kicked off in London with a bang as top players from around the world squared off in an electrifying opening day. After three matches, the PBG Alaskan Knights, American
Great Britain has named the 41 men and women chosen to represent their nation in the teams’ first games of the new FIH Pro League 2022/23 season, including seven potential debutants. GB teams face both Argentina and Netherlands from 13-19 Dec Seven potential GB debutants including Scotland’s Jen Eadie and Fiona Burnet Women’s captain Hollie
London Spirit vs Birmingham Phoenix at London (Lord’s) on 30 August (15h00) The twenty-second women’s match of ‘The Hundred’ tournament was a ‘must win’ match for Phoenix to qualify for the ‘Play-offs’ – which they failed to do. An extraordinary match unfolded, as Spirit’s memorable four-wicket win knocked Phoenix out of the tournament. Some of the ‘world’s best batters’
Gold medal winning women’s squad head to Durham for European Qualifiers next week European Qualifiers at Durham University from 25-28 August England, Wales, Croatia and Slovakia taking part. Only the winning team progresses to full 2023 EuroHockey Championships Same 18-strong gold-medal winning England squad from Commonwealth Games will take part Games will be streamed on
England exit World Cup after 1-0 defeat to Argentina in Quarter Finals VIctoria Grannato scores in fourth quarter; Argentina ‘keeper makes two big saves in final moments England women and men next in action at Commonwealth Games in Birmingham at end of July England exited the 2022 FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup after a narrow
England into World Cup quarter finals after 5-0 win; Argentina up next England see off Korea 5-0 in knockout match; two for Giselle Ansley, one each for Tess Howard, Hannah Martin and player of the match Ellie Rayer England will now face Argentina in quarter finals on Wednesday, either 6pm or 8:30pm UK time Laura
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