Paris-Gail Isaacs Equalises but China Claim 5-1 Pool D Win Over South Africa

Paris-Gail etched her name into history with an equalising penalty corner goal before China claimed a 5-1 victory in their final Pool D encounter, SA now turn to the 9th to 16th classification phase starting against world number 13 Japan on Friday morning.
Kayla de Waal Nets South Africa’s First World Cup Goal in 6-1 Defeat to India

South Africa scored their first goal of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 through Kayla de Waal in the 55th minute, but India claimed a commanding 6-1 Pool D victory at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen.
Ntsopa Mokoena Brace Powers South Africa to Series-Levelling Win in Edinburgh

Ntsopa Mokoena scored twice and Ongeziwe Mali fired home the winner as South Africa came from behind to beat Scotland 3-2 in Edinburgh and level the Test series that formed the final leg of the side’s Hockey World Cup 2026 preparations.
Hannah Pearce Brace as South Africa Beat Namibia for 3-Nil Series Lead

Three wins from three saw the South African Women clinch their series against Namibia, with Hannah Pearce scoring twice and captain Onthatile Zulu and Bianca Wood also on target in a 4-1 third Test victory in Cape Town.
South African Women Beat Namibia 2-0 to Take Command of Test Series

Ongeziwe Mali and Marlise van Tonder celebrated their 50th international caps and Baylee Engelke made her senior international debut as South Africa beat Namibia 2-0 to go two up in their Test series in Cape Town.
Cape Town to Stage South Africa’s Four-Match Hockey Test Series Against Namibia

A 24-player South African squad has been named to take on Namibia in a four-match women’s hockey test series in Cape Town from 20 to 24 July, sharpening preparations for the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup.
The 2026 SA Hockey IPT in the Words of the Stars Who Made History

From Player of the Tournament Paris-Gail Isaacs to Top Goal Scorer Bianca Wood, Best Goalkeeper Marlise van Tonder and Best Young Player Baylee Engelke, the award winners of the 2026 SA Hockey IPT in Johannesburg share what made the week unforgettable.
Onthatile Zulu and Hannah Pearce Headline SA Senior Women’s Hockey Squad for World Cup Push

SA Hockey has unveiled its 32-player Senior Women’s Squad for 2026, bringing together seasoned internationals such as Onthatile Zulu and Hannah Pearce with a fresh wave of emerging talent as the team focusses on the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup.
Southern Gauteng Crowned SA Hockey IPT 2026 Champions for First Time Since 2021

Bianca Wood and Hayley Kilfoil on the scoresheet for Southern Gauteng to be crowned SA Hockey IPT 2026 champions after a 2-0 victory over Northern Blues in a thrilling Gauteng derby final at the University of Johannesburg on Saturday.
Southern Gauteng and Northern Blues Set Up SA Hockey IPT 2026 Final Showdown in Johannesburg

Southern Gauteng will face Northern Blues in the SA Hockey IPT 2026 final on Saturday after stunning defending champions Western Province in a shootout, with Northern Blues edging North West 2-0 to set up the decider.
Junior Hockey Team Go Down Hard to China, Set for Uruguay Playoff on Sunday

South Africa’s Junior World Cup group stage ended with a challenging 4-0 loss to China in Santiago, despite a sterling defensive performance from keeper Richele Norval, meaning the Junior Proteas will now face Uruguay in the nine to sixteen playoff bracket.
South Africa Impress against Austria to Secure Positive Junior Hockey World Cup Start

The young South Africans made a composed start to their FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup 2025, securing a convincing win against Austria with braces from Leah du Plessis and Ntsopa Mokoena in Chile on Tuesday.