New Zealand women's national field hockey team

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New Zealand
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Nickname(s)Vantage Black Sticks
Association New Zealand Hockey Federation
Confederation OHF (Oceania)
Head Coach Phil Burrows
Assistant coach(es)Aaron Ford
Shea McAleese
Rocio Gonzalez Canda
ManagerDenise Leggat
Captain Frances Davies
Olivia Shannon
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Home
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Away
FIH ranking
Current 10 Steady2.svg (19 December 2024) [1]
Olympic Games
Appearances8 (first in 1984 )
Best result4th (2012, 2016)
World Cup
Appearances9 (first in 1983 )
Best result4th (1986)
Oceania Cup
Appearances11 (first in 1999 )
Best resultGold medal Oceania.svg 1st (2007, 2009, 2011, 2019)

The New Zealand women's national field hockey team is also known as the Black Sticks Women. The team's best performances include a gold medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, silver medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Games, a third placing at the 2011 Champions Trophy, and fourth placings at the 1986 World Cup, 2012 Summer Olympics and 2016 Summer Olympics. As of Jun 2024, the team ranks 11th on the International Hockey Federation (FIH) world rankings.

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Tournament records

World Cup [2]
YearHost cityPosition
1983 Flag of Malaysia.svg Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 7th
1986 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Amsterdam, Netherlands 4th
1990 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sydney, Australia 7th
1998 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Utrecht, Netherlands 6th
2002 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Perth, Australia 11th
2010 Flag of Argentina.svg Rosario, Argentina 7th
2014 Flag of the Netherlands.svg The Hague, Netherlands 5th
2018 Flag of England.svg London, England 11th
2022 Flag of Spain.svg Terrassa, Spain
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Amstelveen, Netherlands
5th
Champions Trophy [3]
YearHost cityPosition
1987 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Amstelveen, Netherlands 6th
1999 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brisbane, Australia 5th
2000 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Amstelveen, Netherlands 6th
2001 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Amstelveen, Netherlands 5th
2002 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Macau, China 5th
2004 Flag of Argentina.svg Rosario, Argentina 6th
2006 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Amstelveen, Netherlands 6th
2010 Flag of England.svg Nottingham, England 5th
2011 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Amstelveen, Netherlands 3rd
2012 Flag of Argentina.svg Rosario, Argentina 6th
2014 Flag of Argentina.svg Mendoza, Argentina 4th
2016 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg London, United Kingdom 6th
World League [4]
YearRoundHost cityPosition
2012–13 Semi-final Flag of the Netherlands.svg Rotterdam, Netherlands 4th
Final Flag of Argentina.svg San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina 5th
2014–15 Semi-final Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Antwerp, Belgium 4th
Final Flag of Argentina.svg Rosario, Argentina 2nd
2016–17 Semi-final Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Brussels, Belgium 3rd
Final Flag of New Zealand.svg Auckland, New Zealand 2nd
FIH Pro League [5]
YearFinals Host cityPosition
2019 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Amstelveen, Netherlands 6th
2020–21 N/A6th
2021–22 N/AWithdrew
2022–23 N/A8th
FIH Nations Cup
YearHost cityPosition
2023–24 Flag of Spain.svg Terrassa, Spain 4th
2024–25 Flag of Chile.svg Santiago, Chile Q
Olympic Games [6]
YearHost cityPosition
1980 Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Moscow, Soviet Union N/A
1984 Flag of the United States.svg Los Angeles, United States 6th
1992 Flag of Spain.svg Barcelona, Spain 8th
2000 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sydney, Australia 6th
2004 Flag of Greece.svg Athens, Greece 6th
2008 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Beijing, China 12th
2012 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg London, United Kingdom 4th
2016 Flag of Brazil.svg Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 4th
2020 Flag of Japan.svg Tokyo, Japan 8th
2024 Flag of France.svg Paris, France DNQ
Commonwealth Games [7]
YearHost cityPosition
1998 Flag of Malaysia.svg Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 3rd
2002 Flag of England.svg Manchester, England 4th
2006 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Melbourne, Australia 3rd
2010 Flag of India.svg New Delhi, India 2nd
2014 Flag of Scotland.svg Glasgow, Scotland 3rd
2018 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Gold Coast, Australia 1st
2022 Flag of England.svg Birmingham, England 4th
Oceania Cup [8]
YearHost cityPosition
1999 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sydney, Australia 2nd
2001 Flag of New Zealand.svg Auckland, New Zealand 2nd
2003 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Melbourne, Australia
Flag of New Zealand.svg Auckland, New Zealand
2nd
2005 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sydney, Australia
Flag of New Zealand.svg Auckland, New Zealand
2nd
2007 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Buderim, Australia 1st
2009 Flag of New Zealand.svg Invercargill, New Zealand 1st
2011 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Hobart, Australia 1st
2013 Flag of New Zealand.svg Stratford, New Zealand 2nd
2015 Flag of New Zealand.svg Stratford, New Zealand 2nd
2017 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sydney, Australia 2nd
2019 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rockhampton, Australia 1st
2023 Flag of New Zealand.svg Whangārei, New Zealand 2nd
2025 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Darwin, Australia Q
Champions Challenge I [9]
YearHost cityPosition
2003 Flag of Italy.svg Catania, Italy 4th
2005 Flag of the United States.svg Virginia Beach, United States 1st
2007 Flag of Azerbaijan.svg Baku, Azerbaijan 5th
2009 Flag of South Africa.svg Cape Town, South Africa 1st

Team

Current squad

The following players were named in the Black Sticks extended squad for the test series against the United States in Auckland. [10]

All caps and goals current as of 9 June 2024, after the match against Chile.

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
10GK Brooke Roberts (1995-02-16) 16 February 1995 (age 29)420 Flag of New Zealand.svg Northern Tridents
35GK Kirsten Nation (1995-12-23) 23 December 1995 (age 29)60 Flag of New Zealand.svg Southern Alpiners
GK Julia Gluyas 2000 (age 24)00 Flag of New Zealand.svg Central Falcons

11DF Casey Crowley (1998-01-21) 21 January 1998 (age 26)320 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Adelaide Fire
17DF Stephanie Dickins (1995-01-09) 9 January 1995 (age 29)788 Flag of New Zealand.svg Northern Tridents
18DF Anna Crowley (2000-02-08) 8 February 2000 (age 24)170 Flag of New Zealand.svg Central Falcons
26DF Kaitlin Cotter (2001-11-14) 14 November 2001 (age 23)374 Flag of New Zealand.svg Central Falcons
28DF Paige Blake (2003-07-17) 17 July 2003 (age 21)30 Flag of New Zealand.svg Northern Tridents
31DF Riana Pho (2005-05-05) 5 May 2005 (age 19)120 Flag of New Zealand.svg Central Falcons

12MF Tessa Reid (2003-08-25) 25 August 2003 (age 21)40 Flag of New Zealand.svg Southern Alpiners
28MF Hannah Gravenall (1988-11-15) 15 November 1988 (age 36)142 Flag of Australia (converted).svg HC Melbourne
37MF Emma Findlay (2004-04-22) 22 April 2004 (age 20)150 Flag of New Zealand.svg Central Falcons
43MF Emma Rainey (1999-10-01) 1 October 1999 (age 25)70 Flag of New Zealand.svg Central Falcons
MF Jaimee Eades (2003-06-15) 15 June 2003 (age 21)00 Flag of New Zealand.svg Southern Alpiners
MF Amelia Calder (1999-03-31) 31 March 1999 (age 25)00 Flag of New Zealand.svg Southern Alpiners

6FW Hope Ralph (2000-04-14) 14 April 2000 (age 24)528 Flag of New Zealand.svg Central Falcons
7FW Breana Catley (2001-07-26) 26 July 2001 (age 23)10 Flag of New Zealand.svg Northern Tridents
23FW Jessica Anderson (1998-09-29) 29 September 1998 (age 26)91 Flag of New Zealand.svg Southern Alpiners
27FW Holly Pearson (1998-09-07) 7 September 1998 (age 26)321 Flag of New Zealand.svg Northern Tridents
32FW Rose Tynan (1997-03-20) 20 March 1997 (age 27)408 Flag of New Zealand.svg Northern Tridents
36FW Anna Willocks (1996-12-29) 29 December 1996 (age 28)120 Flag of New Zealand.svg Central Falcons
40FW Rebecca Baker (2002-03-08) 8 March 2002 (age 22)10 Flag of New Zealand.svg Central Falcons
46FW Brittany Wang (2001-08-20) 20 August 2001 (age 23)00 Flag of New Zealand.svg Southern Alpiners
FW Emilia Surridge (2004-09-23) 23 September 2004 (age 20)00 Flag of New Zealand.svg Southern Alpiners

Recent call-ups

The following players have represented the national team in the last 12 months.

Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClubLatest call-up
GK Brodie Cochrane (2003-09-28) 28 September 2003 (age 21)10 Flag of New Zealand.svg North Harbour v. Flag of Japan.svg  Japan; 14 April 2024
GK Grace O'Hanlon (1992-09-10) 10 September 1992 (age 32)1080 Flag of New Zealand.svg Hauraki Mavericks v. Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic; 18 January 2024

DF Frances Davies (captain) (1996-10-18) 18 October 1996 (age 28)1295 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Klein Zwitserland v. Flag of Chile.svg  Chile; 9 June 2024
DF Megan Gibson (1996-05-12) 12 May 1996 (age 28)8510 Flag of New Zealand.svg Central Falcons v. Flag of Chile.svg  Chile; 9 June 2024
DF Isabella Gill (2001-05-18) 18 May 2001 (age 23)10 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Adelaide Fire v. Flag of Japan.svg  Japan; 13 April 2024
DF Elizabeth Thompson (1994-12-08) 8 December 1994 (age 30)22512 Flag of New Zealand.svg Hauraki Mavericks v. Flag of Chile.svg  Chile; 9 June 2024

MF Samantha Child RET (1991-12-07) 7 December 1991 (age 33)2779 Flag of New Zealand.svg Midlands v. Flag of Chile.svg  Chile; 9 June 2024
MF Katie Doar (2001-09-11) 11 September 2001 (age 23)713 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Canberra Chill v. Flag of Chile.svg  Chile; 9 June 2024
MF Tarryn Davey (1996-02-29) 29 February 1996 (age 28)1044 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Klein Zwitserland v. Flag of Italy.svg  Italy; 19 January 2024
MF Arabella Shield (2000-08-14) 14 August 2000 (age 24)10 Flag of New Zealand.svg Canterbury v. Flag of Japan.svg  Japan; 14 April 2024

FW Hannah Cotter (2003-07-15) 15 July 2003 (age 21)297 Flag of Australia (converted).svg HC Melbourne v. Flag of Chile.svg  Chile; 9 June 2024
FW Alia Jaques (1995-05-20) 20 May 1995 (age 29)405 Flag of New Zealand.svg Hauraki Mavericks v. Flag of Italy.svg  Italy; 19 January 2024
FW Olivia Merry RET (1992-03-16) 16 March 1992 (age 32)284128 Flag of New Zealand.svg Southern Alpiners v. Flag of Japan.svg  Japan; 14 April 2024
FW Olivia Shannon (captain) (2001-05-23) 23 May 2001 (age 23)8315 Flag of New Zealand.svg Central Falcons v. Flag of Chile.svg  Chile; 9 June 2024

Records

Highest Capped Players [11]
RankPlayerGames
1 Stacey Michelsen 296
2 Olivia Merry 284
3 Samantha Child 277
4 Emily Gaddum 274
5 Anita McLaren 271
6 Kayla Whitelock 256
7 Gemma McCaw 250
8 Suzie Muirhead 238
9 Elizabeth Thompson 225
10 Charlotte Harrison 222
Highest Goal Scorers [12]
RankPlayerGoals
1 Olivia Merry 128
2 Anita McLaren 105
3 Krystal Forgesson 77
Katie Glynn
5 Gemma McCaw 72
6 Charlotte Harrison 65
7 Kayla Whitelock 63
8 Niniwa Roberts 47
9 Samantha Harrison 42
10 Suzie Muirhead 41

Notable players

Results

Past results

Fixtures and Results

USA Test Series

FIH Nations Cup

23 February 2025 Pool B New Zealand  Flag of New Zealand.svgvFlag of South Korea.svg  South Korea Santiago, Chile
15:00 Report Stadium: Claudia Schüler National Training Centre
25 February 2025 Pool B Ireland  Flag of Ireland hockey team.svgvFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Santiago, Chile
17:00 Report Stadium: Claudia Schüler National Training Centre
27 February 2025 Pool B New Zealand  Flag of New Zealand.svgvFlag of Scotland.svg  Scotland Santiago, Chile
15:00 Report Stadium: Claudia Schüler National Training Centre
1 March 2025 Crossover/Semi-final TBD vFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Santiago, Chile
TBDStadium: Claudia Schüler National Training Centre
2 March 2025 Classification Match New Zealand  Flag of New Zealand.svgv TBD Santiago, Chile
TBDStadium: Claudia Schüler National Training Centre

Oceania Cup

4 September 2025 Match 1 Australia  Flag of Australia (converted).svgvFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Darwin, Australia
TBDStadium: Marrara Hockey Centre
6 September 2025 Match 2 Australia  Flag of Australia (converted).svgvFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Darwin, Australia
TBDStadium: Marrara Hockey Centre
7 September 2025 Match 3 Australia  Flag of Australia (converted).svgvFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Darwin, Australia
TBDStadium: Marrara Hockey Centre

See also

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