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Trans-Tasman Trophy Preview: Black Sticks Re-Set

James Coughlin is one of few experienced players in the Black Sticks Men's team as both kiwi hockey teams gear up to go to battle against Australia.

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Written by Scott Miller On November 17, 2016 Tagged Hockey, Black Sticks

Black Stick Robert Creffier vs El Niche Cache

Robert Creffier recently got called up to the Black Sticks men's team, so he answered some questions for us...

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Written by Scott Miller On November 1, 2016 Tagged Hockey, Black Sticks, El Niche Cache

Black Sticks Women's Squad Named To Face Australia

Stacey Michelsen will lead a fresh Black Sticks women's side against Australia as the kiwis look to re-fresh after the Rio Olympics.

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Written by Scott Miller On November 1, 2016 Tagged Black Sticks, Hockey

Taking Stock Of Lydia Ko's 2016 So Far (Part Three)

Lydia Ko won an Olympic silver medal in Rio which was pretty cool, other than that though she's been up Struggle Street on the LPGA Tour.

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Written by Scott Miller On October 26, 2016 Tagged Lydia Ko, Golf

Black Stick Blair Tarrant vs El Niche Cache

Blair Tarrant plays for the Black Sticks Men's hockey team, as well as HC Rotterdam. He answered some questions for us...

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Written by Scott Miller On October 25, 2016 Tagged Hockey, Black Sticks

Te Atiawa Win 2016 Aotearoa Surfing Title's Clash of the Iwi

Zhana Hutchieson led Te Atiawa to Maori Surfing glory over the weekend while Ngai te Rangi's Kehu Butler also impressed in doin' the double.

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Written by Scott Miller On October 25, 2016 Tagged Surfing

Waitara Hosting 2016 Aotearoa Maori Surf Titles (This Weekend!)

A powhiri at Owae Marae in Waitara, Taranaki tonight will spark the 2016 Aotearoa Maori Surfing Titles into action.

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Written by Scott Miller On October 21, 2016 Tagged Surfing

Black Sticks Squad Named To Face Them Aussies

Stephen Jenness is now a Black Sticks leader as Colin Batch dropped a super young squad to face Australia ... because a few of our Black Sticks are knee-deep in European hockey adventures.

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Written by Scott Miller On October 13, 2016 Tagged Hockey, Black Sticks

NZ Futures in 2016 Australian Hockey League #3

Life is tough for the NZ Futures hockey lads in the AHL, the ladies however are still in the mix for a semi-final spot.

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Written by Scott Miller On October 5, 2016 Tagged Hockey, Black Sticks

NZ Futures in 2016 Australian Hockey League #2

After a couple of games, the NZ Futures lads are struggling to keep up while the NZ Futures ladies are in the mix over in the Australian Hockey League. 

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Written by Scott Miller On October 3, 2016 Tagged Hockey, Black Sticks

NZ Futures in 2016 Australian Hockey League #1

Queensland will defend their Australian Hockey League men's and women's championships in a 2016 AHL which will also feature a New Zealand men's and women's Futures team.

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Written by Scott Miller On September 26, 2016 Tagged Hockey, Black Sticks

Black Sticks in Rio: Olympic Debrief

The Black Sticks men and women didn't medal, however they did do exceptionally well in punching above their weight.

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Written by Scott Miller On August 22, 2016 Tagged Hockey, Black Sticks, Rio 2016

Black Sticks Women in Rio: Debbie Down-Buzz ... But Bronze!

The Black Sticks Women saved a stinker of a performance for their semi-final against Great Britain, time to hunt for Bronze now.

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Written by Scott Miller On August 18, 2016 Tagged Hockey, Black Sticks, Rio 2016

Black Sticks Women in Rio: Bye Bye Dingo, What's Up GB?

The Black Sticks Women beat Australia 4-2 and now face Great Britain in semi-final Olympics hockey!

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Written by Scott Miller On August 16, 2016 Tagged Hockey, Rio 2016, Black Sticks

Black Sticks Men in Rio: Dreams Shattered x Proud

The Black Sticks Men almost grabbed a upset over Germany, yet they suffered a gut-wrenching loss in the Olympics quarterfinals. Be proud though.

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Written by Scott Miller On August 15, 2016 Tagged Hockey, Rio 2016, Black Sticks

Black Sticks Men in Rio: Damn Spain, Why You Do That?

It was the Simon Child show for the Black Sticks Men, but Spain scored late and just ruined it.

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Written by Scott Miller On August 10, 2016 Tagged Hockey, Rio 2016, Black Sticks

Black Sticks Women In Rio: Keep Battlin'

The Black Sticks Women are 1-1 after their first couple of games and like the men, they need a win over Spain to maintain their quarterfinal hopes.

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Written by Scott Miller On August 9, 2016 Tagged Hockey, Black Sticks, Rio 2016

Black Sticks Men In Rio: Solid Start, Spain's Next

The Black Sticks men lost to Australia and drew with Great Britain, not ideal but solid. They definitely need a win soon.

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Written by Scott Miller On August 8, 2016 Tagged Hockey, Rio 2016, Black Sticks

Lydia Ko's Rio Olympics Preview

Lydia Ko heads to Rio as the most dominant golfer on our planet, ponder that...

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Written by Scott Miller On July 28, 2016 Tagged Lydia Ko, Golf, Rio 2016

Black Sticks (Men & Women) Rio Olympics Preview

There's reason to be incredibly hopeful about both Black Sticks hockey teams and if there's no medals, there's also reason to kick up a fuss.

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Written by Scott Miller On July 13, 2016 Tagged Hockey, Black Sticks, Rio 2016
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