Source: Andrew Smith

Investec Women’s Hockey League round-up, 3 Nov 2018

Holcombe bounced back from last weekend’s defeat at Slough to secure a 5-1 victory at the University of Birmingham in the Investec Women’s Hockey League Premier Division on Saturday. The University of Birmingham started the game quickly, Lily Walker scoring from open play in the third minute. But Holcombe were quick to respond, Sarah Jones

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Source: Simon Parker

England women’s hockey team lose on penalties to the Netherlands

Alex Danson’s 100th international goal was the catalyst for a brilliant England comeback as they finished level with The Netherlands at the end of a superb game in London.  The hotly anticipated rematch ended with two goals apiece, but this time it was the visitors who emerged victorious following an epic shootout. Danson’s landmark goal

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Source: England Hockey

England beaten by ruthless Argentina

Nine Rio Olympic gold medallists took to the pitch as England began its home World Cup campaign against a skilful Argentinean side in London today. Playing for the first time at the Home of Hockey since beating the Netherlands in the final of the 2015 Unibet EuroHockey Championships, England lost by 5 goals to 1

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Source: England Hockey

Danson takes captaincy role as England squad announced

Alex Danson has been named women’s captain for this summer’s major international hockey events. Alex is one of England and Great Britain’s greatest ever hockey players, and has 99 goals and 272 caps to her name since making her international debut aged just 16. The 32-year-old forward will first lead England for this weekend’s Investec

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