http://www.nzherald.co.nz/ Latest Hockey headlines from nzherald.co.nz en-nz Copyright 2010 APN HOLDINGS NZ Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:00:06 +1200 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss APN RSS Generator webnews@nzherald.co.nz webmaster@nzherald.co.nz http://www.nzherald.co.nz/images/nz_little_logo.gif http://www.nzherald.co.nz/hockey/news/headlines.cfm?c_id=52 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/hockey/news/article.cfm?c_id=52&objectid=10632107&ref=rss Shortcomings in the national men's hockey team were painfully exposed at times during this World Cup. Like those charged with gearing this teeming metropolis to the required standard to host a Commonwealth Games, Black Sticks... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/hockey/news/article.cfm?c_id=52&objectid=10631653&ref=rss NEW DELHI - Any ignominy felt by the Black Sticks in having to play off for 9th-10th place against South Africa at the World Cup overnight is nothing compared with the turmoil in Pakistan after their embarrassing 3-2 overtime loss... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/hockey/news/article.cfm?c_id=52&objectid=10631462&ref=rss NEW DELHI - On the rugby field this would be the clash of the year. At the Hockey World Cup it is the first game on the penultimate day - a play-off for 9th-10th.For South Africa it is the chance to improve their world ranking... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/hockey/news/article.cfm?c_id=52&objectid=10631055&ref=rss The Black Sticks played their best 20 minutes of hockey at the World Cup this morning (NZT) but were still beaten 5-2 by defending champions Germany to come up well short of their target of a top four or, at worst, top six finish.New... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:03:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/hockey/news/article.cfm?c_id=52&objectid=10631011&ref=rss No one could blame Black Sticks coach Shane McLeod if he hung a "have stick, can score goals, apply here" sign on his hotel door.While defensively the national men's team has done well enough at this World Cup, the problems at... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/hockey/news/article.cfm?c_id=52&objectid=10630808&ref=rss North Harbour striker Priyesh Bhana is loving every minute of this World Cup. It's his second time playing in the land of his forefathers, a country where hockey battles with cricket as the most popular sport.Given his Indian... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/hockey/news/article.cfm?c_id=52&objectid=10630629&ref=rss NEW DELHI - New Zealand's hopes of playing their first men's hockey World Cup semifinal live on, but it is a big ask after they were upset 1-0 by lower-ranked Argentina in nerve-jangling fourth round action last night.To reach... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:56:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/hockey/news/article.cfm?c_id=52&objectid=10630561&ref=rss Ryan Archibald is set to become New Zealand's most-capped sporting international.When he ran out with the Black Sticks for their fourth-round game against Argentina early this morning, the 29-year-old Aucklander, regarded by many... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200