Great Britain and England Hockey have mixed emotions in reporting that Alex Danson-Bennett has decided to retire from hockey. Whilst it is hugely disappointing to lose a player of Alex’s calibre, we are happy in the knowledge that this is the right decision for her. As has been widely documented, Alex was incredibly unfortunate to
Great Britain Hockey fully respects the decision to cancel today’s FIH Hockey Pro League women’s match against Australia and award three points to the home side. The match was cancelled due to storms, with Great Britain leading 1-0. The regulations state, ‘If one of the two matches played between two teams is cancelled, the winner
Lightning and heavy rain denied GB’s women a first chance at a win in the FIH Pro League as their second clash of the weekend against Australia was abandoned at half-time. Anna Toman had given her side the lead with a wicked slap from a corner in the second quarter before the game was halted
Great Britain’s men and women began their 2020 FIH Pro League campaigns in dramatic fashion against Australia under the roasting Sydney sun. The men earned a point against the world’s number one team but would have hoped for more having led 4-2 at the start of the final quarter. Zach Wallace scored a brilliant individual
Harlequins and England Hockey are delighted to confirm that Great Britain’s men’s and women’s hockey teams will once again play at The Stoop. ‘Hockey’s Big Weekend’ returns to the Home of Harlequins on 16 – 17 May 2020 and will see four FIH Pro League games take place over the two days, in the event
Great Britain Rugby Sevens have confirmed the wider coaching structure for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. James Rodwell will assist Simon Amor in the men’s programme while Charlie Hayter will work alongside women’s head coach Scott Forrest. Rodwell, the most capped rugby sevens player of all time, was a pivotal member of the Team GB
Six Rio 2016 gold medallists have been selected for the team to take on Chile in our do-or-die FIH Olympic Qualifier on 2-3 November. Hollie Pearne-Webb – who scored the shootout winner three years ago – will captain a side that also includes Giselle Ansley, Maddie Hinch, Shona McCallin, Susannah Townsend and Laura Unsworth. With
Great Britain scored twice in the final five minutes as they produce a fine comeback to draw their third and final Test with India and secure a 1-0 series victory. Anna Toman smashed in her first international goal with the final play of the game to ensure her side remained unbeaten after Lizzie Neal had
Great Britain’s women’s side put in a solid showing to defeat India 3-1 in the second of three Test matches as preparations for the Olympic Qualifier matches on 2 and 3 November continue. Having battled to a scoreless draw in Tuesday’s opening match, Great Britain were ruthless in front of goal today with Charlotte Watson
Big year coming up with Olympic Qualifiers in November as well as 2020 FIH Pro League and Tokyo Olympics on horizon With a huge 12 months coming up for the senior Great Britain teams – with the Olympic Qualifiers, the second season of the FIH Pro League and Tokyo 2020 all on the horizon –
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