Two late penalty corner goals helped New Zealand beat Italy 3-0 in their opening match the women`s Olympic hockey qualifying tournament in India. Read...

A round-up of sports news in brief from around the region, including rugby, netball, football, hockey. Read...

Steph Daniels, 75, says the game is now completely different, being more dangerous and hard-hitting. Read...

Ed Barney is leaving England and Great Britain Hockey to replace Mo Bobat as performance director for England`s men`s cricket. Read...

Hockey New Zealand say there have been some positive developments in the establishment of three franchises as part of a new Premier Hockey League. Read...