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Words from BBC Sport Wales A groundbreaking chapter in Welsh sport was written this past weekend, as the first-ever Wales Women’s O70s Masters Hockey squad took to the field at the Home Nations tournament in Belfast (12th–14th June). In a landmark moment for hockey in Wales, this newly formed team proudly represented the nation against traditional rivals England, Scotland, and LX, marking the first time a Welsh women’s squad of this age group had competed on such a stage. On

Hoci Cymru’s senior men are on the Road to the World Cup. As we count down the days to the FIH Hockey World Cup this summer, we’ll be joining the journey and taking a peek into the side’s preparatory camps ahead of their opener against India on Saturday 15th August. Preparations have continued to progress well over the past weeks and months, with the senior men’s squad gathering for a positive launch day which set the tone for the whole campaign. Regular gatherings have also

As with so many of our community clubs across Wales, there is a real commitment and passion to grow hockey at Dysynni HC. Last September, the club ventured out into its local community to offer schoolchildren their first hockey opportunities. These regular sessions have been led by Amelia Dunn, who draws on her wisdom as a Euros silver medallist with Wales’ O40s Masters and her experience as a youth international in her role as Junior Hockey Coach. “Given all of my experie

Hoci Cymru is delighted to announce Cityden Aparthotels as Official Accommodation Partner for our senior men’s 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup campaign in the Netherlands and Belgium. Recovery, routine and a genuine sense of home all play a role in how a squad performs, which is exactly what Cityden is designed to deliver. With fully equipped apartments, flexible stay options and welcoming communal spaces, Cityden Aparthotels combines the space and independence of a private apart

The County Pathway No young player should miss out because of the cost of travel or the postcode they were born in. Now in its third year, our County Pathway has reached over 900 open referrals this cycle. The programme also remains one of the most affordable of its level anywhere in the sector because access and quality should never be a trade-off. We're bringing the pathway to players not the other way around. Flyerz Hockey We're proud to be growing Flyerz Hockey in Wales —

Hoci Cymru and GB Hockey today announced that Rupert Shipperley has retired from international hockey, bringing the curtain down on an outstanding career that spanned over a decade and two Olympic Games. Born in Cwmbran, Shipperley made his senior Wales debut on 13 May 2014 and went on to become one of the most capped Welsh hockey players of his generation, amassing more than 150 combined international caps for Wales and Great Britain. A skilful and dynamic midfielder and for

Unbeaten seasons are rare in the sporting world; winning every single game across all competitions is unheard of. But that’s exactly what Penarth Ladies 1 have managed to achieve this season, winning the West Premier, Welsh National Championship and EuroHockey Club Challenge I titles with an intact 100% record. The spectacular achievement has meant the team has won all 30 of its matches throughout the campaign, earning promotion in domestic league competition as well as in Eu

The weekend of Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd May provided a wealth of fantastic hockey as Swansea Bay Sports Park played host to the Hoci Cymru National Finals. It was a weekend laden with brilliant moments and battles as national titles were retained and claimed by fresh hands. One such title was the Women’s Championship. Penarth Ladies suffered heartache last year, losing the final 2-1 to Cardiff & Met, but overturned the disappointment to get their hands on the crown this

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