News for 04 June 2026
All the news for Thursday 4 Junes 2026
Ireland Women’s squad announced ahead of exciting final stages of 2025/26 FIH Hockey Pro League
Ireland Women’s Head Coach Gareth Grundie has announced his 25-player squad to travel to Rotterdam and Berlin as Ireland close out their first ever FIH Hockey Pro League season. The side have enjoyed a very positive debut campaign where they have proven their ability to consistently challenge the world’s best sides and are targeting topflight survival with eight games still to play.
McFerran returns for Ireland for Pro League climax
By Nigel Ringland
Ayeisha McFerran returns for Ireland. Image source, Getty Images
Ireland goalkeeper Ayeisha McFerran will return to international action for the first time in 15 months when the FIH Pro League resumes later this month.
Finn Ward set to make his international return at the Men's FIH Nations Cup
The Vantage Black Sticks Men's midfielder Finn Ward suffered a broken patella and fractured tibia after being struck directly on the knee during a match against India at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in Malaysia last November. An injury that required immediate surgery and months of rehabilitation.
Four Officials to Represent USA at Upcoming Events
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Field Hockey is pleased to announce the four officials that will represent USA at two upcoming events.
Law Names 2026-27 U.S. Men’s National Team, USMNT “A” Team
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Following the April trial and recent participation at the California Cup in Moorpark, Calif., U.S. Men’s National Team Head Coach Allan Law and his staff have named the 23-athlete 2026-27 U.S. Men’s National Team.
U18 Asia Cup 2026
Kakamigahara
All times GMT +9
Men
3 Jun 2026 16:00 BAN v PAK (Pool B) 2 - 5
3 Jun 2026 17:00 IND v TPE (Pool A) 13 - 1
3 Jun 2026 19:00 KAZ v JPN (Pool A) 0 - 7
4 Jun 2026 is a rest day
5 Jun 2026 09:00 TPE v CHN (7/8th)
5 Jun 2026 11:00 KOR v BAN (5/6th)
5 Jun 2026 17:00 JPN v MAS (Semi Final 1)
5 Jun 2026 19:00 PAK v IND (Semi Final 2)
Pool standings
Women
3 Jun 2026 12:00 CHN v BAN (Pool B) 6 - 0
3 Jun 2026 14:00 TPE v JPN (Pool B) 0 - 8
4 Jun 2026 10:00 SGP v TPE (7/8th) 0 - 3
4 Jun 2026 12:00 MAS v BAN (5/6th) 4 - 0
5 Jun 2026 13:00 IND v CHN (Semi Final 1)
5 Jun 2026 15:00 JPN v KOR (Semi Final 2)
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
India hammer Chinese Taipei 13-1 to advance to semifinals of Men's U18 Asia Cup 2026
Ashish Tani Purti bagged a hat-trick, while Gazee Khan, Siddharth Ben and Rahul Yadav each scored twice
Kakamigahara: The Indian U-18 Men’s Hockey Team produced a clinical display against Chinese Taipei, registering a commanding 13-1 victory in its last Pool A match of the U-18 Asia Cup 2026 in Kakamigahara, Japan, on Wednesday. The emphatic win ensured India sealed their place in the semifinals.
Pakistan storm into U18 Asia Cup semis
Green shirts set up India clash after crushing Bangladesh 5-2
Zulfiqar Baig 
Pakistan qualifies for the semi-finals after defeating Bangladesh 5-2 in a thrilling contest.
Pakistan to face India in Hockey U18 Asia Cup semi-final
High-octane semi-final between Pakistan and India to played on Friday
This collage of pictures shows national teams of Pakistan (left) and India in action during the Men's U18 Hockey Asia Cup at the Kawasaki Heavy Industries Hockey Stadium in Kakamigahara on June 3, 2026. — Asian Hockey Federation
KAKAMIGAHARA: India have been confirmed as Pakistan's opponent for the ongoing Men's U18 Asia Cup 2026 following their 13-1 victory over Chinese Taipei in the 15th match of the continental tournament here at the Kawasaki Heavy Industries Hockey Stadium on Wednesday
Full EHL Women’s FINALS line-up confirmed
The full line-up for the EHL Women’s FINALS next Easter have been confirmed following the completion of the German, Spanish and French finals last weekend.
Big transfers in full flow across EHL sides
The summer has only just begun and the new line-ups for next season’s EHL clubs are beginning to take shape with plenty of big players on the move. Here’s a look at some of the transfers that clubs have already announced.
Karst Timmer switches from Amsterdam to Klein Zwitserland
Peter Klanke
Karst Timmer will play for Klein Zwitserland next season. The midfielder comes over from Amsterdam.
Lotte Beetsma signs for Pinoké
Peter Klanke
Pinoké has acquired Lotte Beetsma for next season.
The former Junior player makes the move from HDM, with whom she maintained her place in the Hoofdklasse last weekend. At Pinoké, Beetsma will play alongside her sister Tessa.
England Hockey adopts aerial rule at senior and junior levels
Brendan Creed opts for an aerial at EuroHockey 2023 PIC: Worldsportpics
England Hockey has rubber stamped a permanent adoption of the aerial ball rule across all its competitions from the 2026/27 season.
PHF launches nationwide school hockey uplift plan to revive national game
Abdul Mohi Shah
ISLAMABAD: In a major uplift programme to restore Pakistan’s glory in its national game, the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF), in collaboration with the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) and the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB), has launched an ambitious nationwide “School Hockey Uplift Plan” to revive hockey at the grassroots level and create a strong talent pipeline.
Board Statement on CEO Transition
The Hockey Australia Board advises that Chief Executive Officer David Pryles has resigned from his role effective from 8 June 2026.