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Black Sticks Men to host India in hockey centenary
The Black Sticks Men will host India in a special international hockey test series in November 2026 as part of the India-New Zealand Centenary celebrations, marking 100 years since India’s first hockey tour to New Zealand in 1926.
6 days ago


Black Sticks finish on a high at Hockey World Cup
The Black Sticks Men have finished a creditable ninth after victory over Ireland while the New Zealand women's team completed their 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup campaign in 15th
Aug 29


NZ Men take playoff spot FIH Hockey World Cup
The Black Sticks Men's team have secured top spot in their classification pool and a spot in the ninth-place playoff at the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup.
Aug 25


Black Sticks men beat Wales, women draw with USA
The Black Sticks Men produced a dominant second-half performance to defeat Wales 7-2, while the women's team shared the points with the United States in their latest matches at the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup.
Aug 23


Black Sticks big losses at FIH Hockey World Cup
A tough day for the Black Sticks at the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup, with both teams falling short of the quarterfinals and destined for the Classification Stage.
Aug 21


Black Sticks win and loss at FIH World Cup
A win and a loss for the Black Sticks teams at the FIH Hockey World Cup in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Aug 19


Black Sticks sides open World Cup's with defeats
The Black Sticks men and women have opened their campaigns at their respective 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup tournamens with losses to the host nations in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Aug 17


Black Sticks Men named for Hockey World Cup
The New Zealand men's squad for the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands next month has been confirmed.
Jul 7


Black Sticks Women named for Hockey World Cup
The Black Sticks Women have named a 20-player squad for the next month's 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands.
Jul 6


NZ Women's hockey side claim silver at Nations Cup
New Zealand have finished runner-up to India at the 2026 FIH Women's Nations Cup, beaten 2-0
Jun 22


Bronze for New Zealand's men's hockey side
The Black Sticks Men have finished their 2026 FIH Nations Cup campaign with bronze medals after defeating Japan 3-1 in Cape Town, South Africa.
Jun 21


Black Sticks Men unbeaten to semifinals
The Black Sticks Men's teame have finished pool play at hockey's FIH Nations Cup unbeaten, beating Japan 5-2 in Cape Town to secure top spot in Pool A and set up a semifinal clash with hosts South Africa.
Jun 18


Final quarter surge takes Black Sticks men to win
The Black Sticks men have made it two wins from two matches at the 2026 FIH Nations Cup in Cape Town, defeating Korea 6–2 in a match that exploded into life in the second half.
Jun 15


Thomas match winner for Black Sticks men in opener
The Black Sticks men have started 2026 FIH Nations Cup campaign with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Scotland in Cape Town, South Africa.
Jun 13


Black Sticks women suffer loss to China A, finish fourth
The Black Sticks women have finished fourth out of five teams at the Changzhou Invitational Tournament following a 1-0 loss to China A in the bronze medal match.
May 5


Black Sticks men win series over Japan
The Black Sticks men hockey side have won their series against Japan after a 4-3 victory in the third and deciding game.
Feb 3


Black Sticks Women's tourny changes
A schedule change for India and Korea has seen changes to the format for the Black Sticks Women’s Summer of Hockey in Dunedin.
Dec 22, 2025


Four Nations Men's hockey for Hamilton
The Black Sticks Men will host Korea, Japan, and Malaysia in a Four Nations tournament at the in Hamilton 30 January to 3 February 2026.
Dec 9, 2025


Black Sticks thrash Malaysia for bronze
The Black Sticks have claimed bronze at the 2025 Sultan of Azlan Shah Cup after thrashing hosts Malaysia in front of a packed stadium with Sam Lane scoring five goals in the 6-1 win
Dec 1, 2025


Black Sticks lose to Belgium, play Malaysia
The Black Sticks men have been dealt to by World No 2 Belgium 5-1 at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup to miss the final, but still be in contention for bronze.
Nov 30, 2025
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