Ireland beat Aotearoa's Black Sticks 1-0 over in South Africa and that a poor showing at the World Hockey League Semi Finals has major ramifications. There's many reasons to be optimistic though and a little context goes a long way.
Aotearoa's Black Sticks Men weren't very good against Belgium and lost 2-0 in their quarter final. Not ideal when you serve up your worst effort in a knockout game.
Lydia Ko hasn't enjoyed the best results recently, but she's still ranking well in key stats and having a jolly ol' time. So what's doing? Maybe the LPGA Tour is just really competitive these days?
The Black Sticks Men have suffered back to back losses against Australia and Spain, now it's quarter final time against Belgium. Things could be a lot worse for Aotearoa as they head into the Belgium clash having played some fabulous hockey despite the results.
An impressive 3-1 over Japan puts Aotearoa in a strong position at the World Hockey League Semi Final in South Africa. Couple days rest now, before taking on Australia this weekend.
The Black Sticks Men drew with France 3-3 in their first World Hockey League Semi Final game, not ideal but not the worst. We break it on down ahead of their second game tomorrow vs Japan.
Robert Whittaker showcased all his offensive weapons and defensive skill to beat Yoel Romero, claiming the UFC Interim Middleweight title. Now we wait for the pride of Australia and Aotearoa to fight for the real title belt against the Bisping guy.
Robert Whittaker goes up against Yoel Romero this weekend and all you need to know about Romero is that he's a supreme monster. That just sounds like a challenge for our Kiwi/Aussie cuzzie.
Aotearoa fell a smidge short of beating Netherlands in the semi final of the World Hockey League Semi Final in Brussels. Where does that leave the Black Sticks Women as they continue to build towards the World Cup?
Aotearoa beat Italy 2-0 to move into a semi final against Netherlands over at the World Hockey League Semi Final in Brussels. Netherlands will be pretty damn tough to get a win against.
Lydia Ko is still battlin' through this plateau in her career, it's all part of the journey though and she's making improvements.
Aotearoa Women went down to Belgium 0-1 in Brussels as the host nation enjoyed plenty of support. The kiwi men are also in Belgium doing the hockey thing...
Brooke Neal delivered at penalty corner time to give Aotearoa a 2-0 win over Australia, setting the Black Sticks Women up nicely at the top of Pool B in Brussels.
It ain't easy find bits and bobs from the Women's World Hockey League Semi Final in Brussels, but the Free Man does his best. Olivia Merry scored the winner for Aotearoa against Spain and those pesky Aussies are waiting.
Hugo Inglis is back for the Black Sticks Men and Pippa Hayward opens up about anxiety and how difficult being an international hockey player can be in Aotearoa.
Mark Hunt and Dan Hooker both nailed impressive wins at UFC Auckland, showing off their craftsmanship in Aotearoa's octagon.
Wanna watch the Black Sticks Women's first two games against Spain? You know the Free Man delivers the goods...
The Pro Hockey League is officially official and we've got Black Sticks Arun Panchia, Rob Creffier and Blair Tarrant answering a few questions.
UFC Auckland has arrived and Mark Hunt finally gets a chance to fight in the UFC octagon in Auckland.
Not so much hockey news, just plenty of reasons in video form to celebrate hockey from the Free Man.