Experience and New Blood for Ireland Test
SA Hockey is focusing on explosive game and elimination skills ahead of the Champions Challenge in Dublin, with Pool B competitors Ireland, the USA and Scotland first up as the round-robin phase of the tournament gets underway on Saturday
Coach Lights Way to 2014 Hockey World Cup
Training matches against India, Australia and Scotland await new-look South Africa women’s hockey team ahead of 8-nations Champions Challenge in Ireland
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.
Bonnet Drafts IPT Stars for Dublin Challenge
Coach Bonnet takes on London 2012 lessons and four IPT stars en route to building the Investec South Africa women’s hockey team for 2014 Hockey World Cup in Holland, with a first stop at the 2012 Champions Challenge in Dublin, Ireland starting September
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
SS to Broadcast SA London Cup Fixtures
Live coverage for SA supporters as Investec London Cup brings world numbers three and four, Germany and Great Britain, fixtures for the South African women’s hockey team
Powerpack Pietie Seals SA’s 3rd Tour Win
The inclusion of Pietie Coetzee and Kate Woods in 4th test confirms SA’s dominance over Scotland with a 5-2 win in penultimate encounter.
Hockey on to London Cup after 5th Test Win
The Investec South African women’s hockey team have won the fifth test against hosts Scotland 4-1, and the 5-test friendly international series 4-0 in Glasgow on Saturday. The team now face Great Britain, the Netherlands, Germany, Australia and Ireland in the upcoming Investec London Cup as their London 2012 preparations continue
Bonnet’s London 2012 Preps into Full Swing
Double Olympian Kate Woods and world record goalscorer Pietie Coetzee return to the SA team against Scotland in Glasgow Friday in time to join the squad ahead of the fourth test, with striker Lauren Penny still nursing a shoulder injury.
High-Tempo Physical 4-2 Win for SA
Fast-paced Investec SA take unbeatable 2-0 lead against the hosts in 5-test series after fast-paced and physical 4-2 win over world number 18 Scotland on Wednesday evening
School of Hard Knocks for Winning Team
Coach Bonnet piles pressure on the SA women’s hockey team, and team responds with goals by Sulette Damons and Jen Wilson to ensure hard-fought 2-1 win in second of five tests against Scotland on Monday after 2-2 draw on Sunday