We happy with the semis spot: Nooijer

They suffered their first defeat of the tournament but the Netherlands skipper Tuen de Nooijer is a happy man as they have already realised their aim -- a semi-final berth -- at the hockey World......

Draw against Germany was expected: Nooijer

For Netherlands captain Tuen de Nooijer the 2-2 draw against arch-rivals Germany in a crucial pool A match of the hockey World Cup on Sunday was an expected result since the history of the clashes......

We could have won the match by bigger margin'

The Netherlands captain Tuen de Nooijer said his side could have defeated New Zealand by a bigger margin had they not wasted their chances galore in the second half of their Pool A match on......

Hockey India League: Brilliant Rhinos beat Wizards to enter final

Mandeep Singh and Nick Wilson scored twice each to help hosts Ranchi Rhinos beat Uttar Pradesh Wizards 4-2 in a thrilling encounter and enter the summit clash of the inaugural Hockey India league......

Dwyer, Freixa win top awards

Disappointment came India's hand as Australia's Jamie Dwyerand Spain's Santiago Freixabagged the International Hockey Federation's 'Player of the Year' and 'Young Player of the Year' awards......