Gregory’s got no doubts about Dublin
A new-look Investec South Africa women’s hockey team will head to Dublin, Ireland for the Champions Challenge, an opportunity for new caps Lillian du Plessis, Quanita Bobbs, Izelle Lategan and Tanya Britz, to gain international exposure ahead of their appearance for the SA U21s, at the Junior World Cup Africa Qualifier Tournament in Randburg in mid-October.
Holland Humble SA in Opening Friendly
It was a close encounter until Holland sank four goals in last 13mins to beat the SA Women’s Hockey team 5-0 in opening pre-Olympic friendly against the reigning Olympic champs
Top Teams for pre-Olympic Hockey Tour
Coach Bonnet looking to introduce new play patterns for the SA Women’s Hockey team, to counter pressure with pressure at all times in busy pre-Olympic schedule featuring 4 unofficial tests, 5 tests
Return Home after Exceptional Tour
The South Africa women’s hockey team returns home for a three-week physical training programme, after their fourth-placed finish in London Cup concluded with assistant coach Fabian Gregory citing exceptional tournament
Holland Shade SA in Penalty Shootout
Agonisingly close London Cup semi-final loss on penalties to reigning Olympic champs Holland – after ending regular play 2-2 – shows just how ready coach Bonnet’s SA women’s hockey team is for London 2012
Team Prepared for World Champs Holland Semi
Massive home support boosts talent-laden Investec South African women’s hockey team as they prepare to take on world no. 1 Holland in their London Cup semi-final on Saturday
SA Upset World No. 4 Great Britain
World no. 12 SA women’s hockey upset world no. 4 Great Britain 3-1 in their opening Investec London Cup on Tuesday, as Sulette Damons, Bernie Coston and Jen Wilson kept the scoreboard ticking over while Lisa Deetlefs, Lenise Marais, and goalkeeper Mariette Rix were just 3 of the South Africans who made critical tackles in defence.
Highveld Weather Stops Tri-Nations Test
The Investec Tri-Nations Series match between Belgium and the Investec South Africa women’s hockey team was abandoned with 26 minutes left due to persistent lightning around the Randburg Hockey Stadium Sunday afternoon.
SA Open Hockey Tri-Nations With Win
World record goalscorer Pietie Coetzee nailed a penalty corner drag-flick past outstanding Ireland goalkeeper Emma Gray in the seventh minute for the Investec South African women’s hockey team to clinch the opening Investec Tri-Nations Series match 1-0 at Randburg Astro Saturday.
Coach’s Thumbs Up after Dutch Win
The first match in the two-test series between the South African and the Netherlands U21 ladies teams was emphatically decided in the visitors’ favour in Stellenbosch on Tuesday evening, when they ran away 4-0 winners, despite the brave efforts of the home team.
5 Mins with Fabian Gregory: Unpacking U-21 Hockey
While most of you are still enjoying a festive break, National under-21 women’s hockey coach, Fabian Gregory, is busy preparing his team for a challenging two-test series against the Dutch U-21s, which takes place on the 8th and 10th of January at Stellenbosch and Hartleyvale respectively.
Australia in Cleansweep Series Wins
The Australian U21 women showed that their 4-0 victory over the SA U21 team in the third test match was no fluke, when the young Hockeyroos won the fourth and final test by a very convincing 6 goals to one.