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Wales senior men have been drawn into Pool D alongside England, India and Pakistan for the 2026 Hockey World Cup. The draw took place on Tuesday afternoon at the iconic Wagener Stadium in Amsterdam, one of the venues for this summer’s event. The World Cup will take place across Wavre in Belgium and Amsterdam in the Netherlands, from 15th to 30th August. Pool D will see our senior men take on England, India and Pakistan – ranked 4th, 8th, and 12th in the world respectively – a

Wales’ women travelled to India with a tough ask, heading into the tournament as one of the lowest rank sides, but came out the other side having once again outperformed their ranking. Despite a world ranking of 25th, the team’s quality and potential had been on full show in recent times, and the players had proven themselves worthy of the biggest of stages. As Head Coach Kevin Johnson said in the build-up to the competition, “we know we can run teams close, we know what our

Wales senior women’s team welcomed 50 Indian schoolchildren from Victoria Memorial Home and Residential School on Thursday, to watch a training session and take part in some coached activities on the pitch. The women’s team are in Hyderabad, India, taking part in the World Cup Qualifiers as well as working with Study in Wales to promote study opportunities in Wales and strengthening relations between the two countries. Established in 1903, Hyderabad-based Victoria Memorial H

Wales’ senior men will find out who they will face at this summer’s World Cup as the Pools are drawn on Tuesday 17 th March.   The draw ceremony will take place in Amsterdam, Netherlands, at the Wagener Stadium – one of the two competition venues, alongside the Belfius Hockey Arena in Wavre, Belgium.  Our senior men will find themselves in Pot 4 for the draw, so will be guaranteed some tough challenges and potentially opponents they haven’t faced in a while.  You can watch i

Wales’ senior men qualified for the 2026 World Cup courtesy of a bronze finish at the qualification tournament in Santiago.  Our men experienced highs and lows in Chile, but once again capitalised on the abundance of promise shown to achieve an historic result.  Head coach Danny Newcombe’s pre-tournament prayers of doing “something really special” and doing “(themselves) justice” were answered as Wales qualified for the World Cup for just the second time in their history.  Th

GB Hockey has announced the players selected for the GB EDP Men's Squad for 2026, with Wales’ Harry Davies included. Thirty-four men have been selected for the men’s programme which runs as a combined Great Britain and England under-21 programme.  Wales' Harry Davies becomes a new member of the squad. Meanwhile, Tommy Austin, Angus Miller and Oliver Wilson represent Scotland. University of Exeter siblings James and Sam Carleton return to the squad, joined by large contingent

Wales’ senior women will mark International Women’s Day by kicking off their World Cup qualification campaign. Based in Hyderabad, India, the tournament takes place between the 8 th  and 14 th  March, with Wales getting underway on day one in the third match of the tournament. How does the tournament work? One of two women’s tournaments that offer a place at hockey’s main table in the summer, the India tournament is where Wales will be one of eight teams competing for three q

Hoci Cymru has announced hockey brand Osaka as the organisation’s Official Footwear and Hardware Partner. The relationship will see our senior athletes sport Osaka’s sleek, premium footwear at the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers. Founded in 2011, the Japan-inspired brand fuses hockey heritage and passion with lifestyle. Named after one of Japan’s biggest cities in admiration for the country’s culture and design ethos, Osaka strive for versatility, functionality and durability,

St David’s Day will see Wales men kick start their hopes of World Cup qualification.     Based in Santiago, Chile, the tournament takes place from Saturday 28 February until Sunday 8 March, with our senior men starting their campaign on day two. How does the tournament work? One of two men’s tournaments that offer a place at hockey’s main table in the summer, the Chile tournament is where Wales will be one of eight teams competing for three qualification places. Split into tw

GB Hockey has announced the women’s players selected for the GB EDP Women’s Squad for 2026, with Wales’ Betsan Thomas, Amy Cradden and Caitlin Witham all included. Twenty players from across the three Home Nations make up the squad which focuses on individual development and offers bespoke support to help players make the transition to Senior GB international level in the future.    As well as emerging players from age group programmes, the squad includes established internat

Hoci Cymru are thrilled to welcome Study in Wales aboard our senior women’s journey at the World Cup Qualifiers in Hyderabad, India. Our ladies face the tournament hosts as well as Uruguay and Scotland in Group B, before knockout rounds determine which nation secures its place at the World Cup. Having qualified courtesy of their second-placed finish in the EuroHockey Championships II last year, Wales’ senior women will be boosted by the support of Study in Wales. This collab

GB Hockey has announced the appointment of Don Williams as its new President, with Williams set to take up the role from 2 February 2026. Williams brings with him a wealth of experience both on and off the pitch. A former Great Britain international with 122 caps, he represented Team GB at the Barcelona 1992 Olympic Games and was part of the bronze medal-winning squad at the 1991 European Cup. Away from the game, Williams is a Chartered Accountant and highly respected busines

London is set to host EuroChamps27 as the biggest and boldest EuroHockey Championship to date lands in England from 28 July to 8 August 2027. The championships will feature 12 men’s and 12 women’s teams, bringing the very best of European hockey to the capital. The tournament will be anchored at Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre, the home of England Hockey’s international events for more than a decade and is recognised as one of the world’s leading hockey venues, with a str

Long-term insurance partner of Hoci Cymru, Sportscover Europe, will feature at the National Hockey Centre with new branding on the side of the pitch. We have recently renewed our agreement with Sportscover Europe, ensuring they continue to support Hoci Cymru with insurance matters. And this sponsorship furthers Sportscover’s contribution to hockey in Wales, as well as offering the organisation a physical presence at the home of Welsh hockey in Cardiff’s Sophia Gardens. A lea

The weekend of 17th and 18th January saw the culmination of a fantastic campaign for a host of clubs across Wales, as the National Indoor Championship and Trophy events came to a close in Merthyr. Well done to everyone who took part over the course of the tournaments and reached the Finals weekend, and a special congratulations to our National Champions. It was particularly pleasing to see some new teams at the Finals, while Gwent and Dowlais featured after several years awa

Hoci Cymru is delighted to announce a multi-year relationship with the organisation’s new Official Recovery Partner, Bearhug.  Recognising the demands placed on international athletes throughout tournaments, Bearhug will supply our senior and age group sides with key recovery products, as well as offer discounted rates to Hoci Cymru members.   Their core products are bamboo joint supports and muscle sleeves created using their unique bamboo yarn. They deliver unrivalled comfo

Wales’ senior men and women face thrilling challenges as their chance at World Cup qualification takes place over February and March.  The men will battle it out in Santiago, Chile from 28 February to 8 March, while the women take to the field from 8 March to 14 March in Hyderabad, India.  Both tournaments offer the opportunity to secure a place at this summer’s World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands; but the Welsh sides must first overcome other hopeful nations.  How did t

Dear Members of Hoci Cymru, As we approach the festive season, we wanted to take a moment, both as CEO, Chair and as a fellow member of our hockey family to reflect on the year we’ve shared and to extend my heartfelt thanks to every one of you for your commitment to the sport and to our community. First, our thoughts are with everyone in Penarth as they take on the important task of rebuilding their clubhouse. The road ahead will require effort and perseverance, but with the

Following the successful unveiling of the new Astro Turf at Rydal Penrhos School in September 2025, the facility has been made available for community use. Recently, the school extended an invitation for Blessed William Davies Primary School to utilize this exceptional new space, which served as an outstanding venue for hosting an Autumn Hockey Festival afternoon. The collaboration between Rachel Dathan, our Hockey Development Officer for the north, and Jennifer Jones of Bles

While Wales battled with rain and grey skies, our U21 Women were shining bright in sun-soaked Santiago earlier this month, competing in the Junior World Cup.  Held every four years, the tournament brings together the brightest, young hockey talent across the globe.   For Wales, heading into the 24-team competition with a world ranking of 20 th , it was a stern test and incredible opportunity to test themselves and show their quality against some of the world’s best sides.  In