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Hockey New Zealand are crediting their franchise domestic competition for helping the Black Sticks women lift the Nations Cup title in Chile

Hockey New Zealand are crediting their franchise domestic competition for helping the Black Sticks women lift the Nations Cup title in Chile

3 March 2025

New Zealand beat Ireland in the final - coming out 4-2 winners in a penalty shootout.

The Premier Hockey League made its return late last year - offering seven weeks of competition for Black Sticks and international hopefuls.

Hockey New Zealand's Ken Maplesden says the women have reaped the rewards.

The Black Sticks have earned promotion to the Pro League, but a decision is yet to be made on whether they'll take part.

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02 Mar: Auckland FC coach Steve Corica's expecting an apology from A-League football officials after the Black Knights' dramatic 4-all draw with Adelaide United

02 Mar: A 3-nil victory over Lancashire rivals and fellow Championship side Burnley has put Preston into the quarterfinals of English football's FA Cup for the first time in 59 years

02 Mar: Auckland FC coach Steve Corica's gutted they were forced to settle for a 4-all draw with Adelaide United after late drama at Mt Smart Stadium

01 Mar: A Guillermo May double has taken Auckland FC into a two-one lead at halftime, in today's A-League men's match at Mt Smart Stadium

01 Mar: A huge match for Auckland FC in their A-League football campaign this afternoon, when they host Adelaide United at 5pm at Mt Smart Stadium

01 Mar: The Wellington Phoenix's hopes of making the A-League playoffs have taken a huge hit following their 1-nil home defeat to Melbourne City

28 Feb: The Wellington Phoenix men's coach maintains their playoffs chances are not on life support ... despite languishing in 11th on the A-League ladder

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