Published on Friday, January 20, 2012 by Gally JONATHAN COOK in Randburg A fired-up Investec South Africa women’s hockey team beat Spain 3-1 in the third of the five-Test Investec International Series at Randburg Astro Tuesday night to level the series 1-1 with two to play. The first international was drawn 1-1 while Spain won the second 3-2. Carlota Petchame opened the scoring but goals from Lenise Marai...

Published on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 by Gally JONATHAN COOK in Randburg Spain took a 1-0 lead in the five-Test Investec International Series against the Investec South Africa women’s hockey team when they won the second Test 3-2 at Randburg Hockey Stadium Tuesday night. Sunday’s first Test ended 1-1. SA opened the scoring after world record goalscorer Pietie Coetzee’s 227th goal in 230 Test matches b...

Published on Sunday, January 15, 2012 by Gally Last-gasp SA goal level first Test match against Spain JONATHAN COOK in Randburg A debut goal by striker Lauren Penny four minutes from the end saved the Investec South Africa women’s hockey team’s blushes as they drew the first of the five-Test Investec International Series 1-1 against Spain at Randburg Hockey Stadium Sunday. South Africa had more than ...

Published on Friday, December 16, 2011 by Gally JONATHAN COOK in Parana, Argentina The Investec South Africa women’s hockey team ran world champions Argentina down to the wire before losing 2-1 in the teams’ second match of the Four Nations tournament in Parana, Argentina early Friday morning (SA time). In a drama-filled clash that had everything for the big crowd, the goals came from Rosario Luchetti in...

Published on Thursday, December 15, 2011 by Gally JONATHAN COOK in Parana, Argentina The Investec South Africa women’s hockey team and Ireland played to an exciting 2-2 draw in the opening Four Nations match in Parana, Argentina late Tuesday night (SA time). Ireland led 1-0 at half-time through Aine Connery’s second-minute field goal before SA replied eight minutes after the changeover via a Kate Woods pen...

Published on Friday, December 9, 2011 by Gally JONATHAN COOK in Buenos Aires Superstar and world goalscoring record holder Pietie Coetzee of the Southern Gauteng and Investec South Africa women’s hockey teams has been included as a finalist in the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Player of the Year nominations. The annual prize recognise the finest women’s hockey players in the game as voted for by...

Published on Friday, December 9, 2011 by Gally JONATHAN COOK in Buenos Aires The Investec South Africa women’s hockey team went down 4-1 to Argentina’s beloved Las Leonas (the Lionesses) after trailing 2-1 at half-time in the Four Nations encounter in Buenos Aires late Thursday night (SA time). The world champs’ goals came from Josefina Sruoga, captain Noël Barrionuevo, Roberta Werthein and Carla Dupuy ...

Published on Thursday, November 24, 2011 by Gally A determined Dutch team gained a measure of revenge for the 5-5 draw against the Investec South Africa women's hockey team on Tuesday when they beat the girls in green and gold 5-1 in the second international amidst thick mist at Arnhem in Holland Wednesday. The home side led 3-0 at half-time following a hotly-disputed penalty corner and two field goals while SA we...

Published on Friday, November 18, 2011 by Gally JONATHAN COOK The Investec South Africa women’s hockey team and the SA men’s side have received clarity on the new London 2012 Olympic Games qualifying route open to them. The SA women will be taking part in an Olympic Qualifier in Delhi, India from February 15 to 26, a tournament where the winner will earn a berth in London. The SA men have the option to pl...

Published on Friday, November 18, 2011 by Gally South African hockey has been honoured by the appointment of Sheila Brown and Michelle Joubert as technical delegate and umpire respectively for the London 2012 Olympic Games. The announcement was made by International Hockey Federation (FIH) umpires development manager Richard Wilson at the world hockey governing body’s headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland. ...