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)Bryce Collins
Shea McAleese
Verity Sharland
ManagerDenise Leggat
Captain Megan Hull
Olivia Merry
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Home
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Away
FIH ranking
Current 10 Increase2.svg 1 (8 June 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 result1st (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
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
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 squad for the 2023–24 FIH Nations Cup in Terrassa. [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 28)60 Flag of New Zealand.svg Southern Alpiners

5DF Frances Davies (captain) (1996-10-18) 18 October 1996 (age 27)1295 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Klein Zwitserland
11DF Casey Crowley (1998-01-21) 21 January 1998 (age 26)320 Flag of New Zealand.svg Central Falcons
16DF Elizabeth Thompson (1994-12-08) 8 December 1994 (age 29)22512 Flag of New Zealand.svg Hauraki Mavericks
17DF Stephanie Dickins (1995-01-09) 9 January 1995 (age 29)788 Flag of New Zealand.svg Northern Tridents
20DF Megan Hull (1996-05-12) 12 May 1996 (age 28)8510 Flag of New Zealand.svg Central Falcons
26DF Kaitlin Cotter (2001-11-14) 14 November 2001 (age 22)374 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Canberra Chill

13MF Samantha Child RET (1991-12-07) 7 December 1991 (age 32)2779 Flag of New Zealand.svg Midlands
22MF Katie Doar (2001-09-11) 11 September 2001 (age 22)713 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Canberra Chill
28MF Hannah Gravenall (1988-11-15) 15 November 1988 (age 35)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 Waikato
43MF Emma Rainey (1999-10-01) 1 October 1999 (age 24)70 Flag of New Zealand.svg Hawke's Bay

2FW Olivia Shannon (captain) (2001-05-23) 23 May 2001 (age 23)8315 Flag of New Zealand.svg Central Falcons
8FW Hannah Cotter (2003-07-15) 15 July 2003 (age 20)297 Flag of Australia (converted).svg HC Melbourne
23FW Jessica Anderson (1998-09-29) 29 September 1998 (age 25)91 Flag of New Zealand.svg Canterbury
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 27)120 Flag of New Zealand.svg Canterbury

The remainder of the national squad is as follows:

Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClubLatest call-up
GK Grace O'Hanlon (1992-09-10) 10 September 1992 (age 31)1080 Flag of New Zealand.svg Hauraki Mavericks v. Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic; 18 January 2024

DF Anna Crowley (2000-02-08) 8 February 2000 (age 24)170 Flag of New Zealand.svg Southern Alpiners v. Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia; 30 April 2023
DF Tayla White (1996-11-08) 8 November 1996 (age 27)201 Flag of New Zealand.svg Hauraki Mavericks v. Flag of Germany.svg  Germany; 28 June 2023
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

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

FW Hope Ralph (2000-04-14) 14 April 2000 (age 24)528 Flag of New Zealand.svg Central Falcons v. Flag of Italy.svg  Italy; 19 January 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 Holly Pearson (1998-09-07) 7 September 1998 (age 25)321 Flag of New Zealand.svg North Harbour v. Flag of Japan.svg  Japan; 14 April 2024

Recent call-ups

The following players have received call-ups in the last 12 months:

Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClubLatest call-up
GK Brodie Cochrane (2003-09-28) 28 September 2003 (age 20)10 Flag of New Zealand.svg North Harbour v. Flag of Japan.svg  Japan; 14 April 2024

DF Rebecca Baker (2002-03-08) 8 March 2002 (age 22)10 Flag of New Zealand.svg Auckland v. Flag of Japan.svg  Japan; 13 April 2024
DF Riana Pho (2005-05-05) 5 May 2005 (age 19)120 Flag of New Zealand.svg Wellington v. Flag of Japan.svg  Japan; 14 April 2024

MF Arabella Shield (2000-08-14) 14 August 2000 (age 23)10 Flag of New Zealand.svg Canterbury v. Flag of Japan.svg  Japan; 14 April 2024

FW Breana Catley (2001-07-26) 26 July 2001 (age 22)10 Flag of New Zealand.svg Auckland v. Flag of Japan.svg  Japan; 13 April 2024
FW Madison Doar (1999-06-29) 29 June 1999 (age 24)476 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Canberra Chill v. Flag of Germany.svg  Germany; 28 June 2023
FW Tyler Lench (1997-06-08) 8 June 1997 (age 27)231 Flag of New Zealand.svg Northern Tridents v. Flag of Germany.svg  Germany; 28 June 2023
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 Petrea Neal (1988-03-30) 30 March 1988 (age 36)15338 Flag of New Zealand.svg North Harbour v. Flag of the United States.svg  United States; 9 December 2023
FW Kelsey Smith (1994-08-11) 11 August 1994 (age 29)11215 Flag of New Zealand.svg Central Falcons v. Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia; 13 August 2023

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 224
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

9 December 2023 Test Match United States  Flag of the United States.svg3–4Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Charlotte, United States
14:00 B. DeBerdine Field hockey ball.svg 12'
Yeager Field hockey ball.svg 50'
Caarls Field hockey ball.svg 55'
Report Hull Field hockey ball.svg 19'
Shannon Field hockey ball.svg 31'
Merry Field hockey ball.svg 41'
Jaques Field hockey ball.svg 44'
Stadium: UNC Charlotte
10 December 2023 Test Match United States  Flag of the United States.svg5–4Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Charlotte, United States
14:00 Hoffman Field hockey ball.svg 5', 17'
Golini Field hockey ball.svg 19'
Grega Field hockey ball.svg 30'
Sessa Field hockey ball.svg 42'
Report Hull Field hockey ball.svg 26'
Gravenall Field hockey ball.svg 55'
Merry Field hockey ball.svg 59', 60'
Stadium: UNC Charlotte

FIH Olympic Qualifiers

13 January 2024 Pool B New Zealand  Flag of New Zealand.svg3–0Flag of Italy.svg  Italy Ranchi, India
17:00 Davies Field hockey ball.svg 7', 51'
Dickins Field hockey ball.svg 53'
Report Stadium: Jaipal Singh Stadium
14 January 2024 Pool B New Zealand  Flag of New Zealand.svg1–3Flag of India.svg  India Ranchi, India
19:30 Hull Field hockey ball.svg 9' Report Sangita Field hockey ball.svg 1'
Udita Field hockey ball.svg 12'
Beauty Field hockey ball.svg 14'
Stadium: Jaipal Singh Stadium
16 January 2024 Pool B United States  Flag of the United States.svg1–0Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Ranchi, India
17:00 Yeager Field hockey ball.svg 17' Report Stadium: Jaipal Singh Stadium
18 January 2024 Crossover New Zealand  Flag of New Zealand.svg2–0Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic Ranchi, India
13:30 Doar Field hockey ball.svg 57'
Child Field hockey ball.svg 60'
Report Stadium: Jaipal Singh Stadium
19 January 2024 Fifth Place Match Italy  Flag of Italy.svg1–3Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Ranchi, India
13:30 Pessina Field hockey ball.svg 21' Report Tynan Field hockey ball.svg 7'
Merry Field hockey ball.svg 10'
Cotter Field hockey ball.svg 31'
Stadium: Jaipal Singh Stadium

Japan Test Series

13 April 2024 Test Match New Zealand  Flag of New Zealand.svg1–1Flag of Japan.svg  Japan Auckland, New Zealand
16:10 Shannon Field hockey ball.svg 13' Report Kobayakawa Field hockey ball.svg 55'Stadium: National Hockey Centre
14 April 2024 Test Match New Zealand  Flag of New Zealand.svg2–1Flag of Japan.svg  Japan Auckland, New Zealand
16:10 Davies Field hockey ball.svg 35'
Tynan Field hockey ball.svg 56'
Report Hasegawa Field hockey ball.svg 56'Stadium: National Hockey Centre

FIH Nations Cup

3 June 2024 Pool B New Zealand  Flag of New Zealand.svg1–0Flag of Chile.svg  Chile Terrassa, Spain
10:30 Anderson Field hockey ball.svg 40' Report Stadium: Estadi Martí Colomer
4 June 2024 Pool B Japan  Flag of Japan.svg2–2Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Terrassa, Spain
13:00 Mori Field hockey ball.svg 19'
H. Nagai Field hockey ball.svg 30'
Report Dickins Field hockey ball.svg 32'
Gravenall Field hockey ball.svg 54'
Stadium: Estadi Martí Colomer
6 June 2024 Pool B New Zealand  Flag of New Zealand.svg2–0Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada Terrassa, Spain
10:30 Hull Field hockey ball.svg 4'
H. Cotter Field hockey ball.svg 40'
Report Stadium: Estadi Martí Colomer
8 June 2024 Semi-final/Crossover New Zealand  Flag of New Zealand.svg1–2Flag of Ireland hockey team.svg  Ireland Terrassa, Spain
17:00 Tynan Field hockey ball.svg 35' Report Hawkshaw Field hockey ball.svg 39'
Torrans Field hockey ball.svg 51'
Stadium: Estadi Martí Colomer
9 June 2024 Bronze Medal Match Chile  Flag of Chile.svg2–1Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Terrassa, Spain
17:00 Salas Field hockey ball.svg 41'
Flores Field hockey ball.svg 53'
Report Tynan Field hockey ball.svg 55'Stadium: Estadi Martí Colomer

See also

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