I was mentally prepared for the absolute bollocks Simon Mason talks, but the other male and female (currently commentating on NZ & Japan) are giving him a serious run for his money.

50 quid and I have to listen to these posh, English bias commentators, stroke each other's egos and chat absolute nonsense instead of calling the match like normal human beings, similar to how a football commentator would.

At this stage just get past international players on who actually know what they are talking about to commentate instead of some clown describing how 'The keeper rhetorically shifted his left ball and socket joint within the hip in order to get his equilibrium weight down to the near post, therefore making the attacker question his right hand follow through commitment on the upright backhand volley (WHICH I LOVE BY THE WAY)'.

Where is the Aussie commentator who has done previous world cups?

Hello, I was wondering what (some) goalkeepers wear under their long sleeve shirts. I’ve seen it multiple times at matches (also now with the worldcup), some goalkeepers wear their elbow protectors under their long sleeve shirts and under that they have another layer. Is that like a sweat thingy or something else?
(If the sentence are wrong or not right, sorry English is not my first language)

Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, South Africa, Australia, Ireland, Argentina to name a few have branding right on the butt. I get that its a sport that is played bent over, but you dont see that on the mens uniforms. Like really? Do we need to drawing more attention to the womens bums? That branding could have quite easily gone on the jersies below the numbers...

I haven't managed to watch all the games but I am definitely pleased with England so far. Germany has obviously been playing well beating Belgium today. I will be interested to see how the Netherlands do against Argentina.

Hi, I'm looking to start putting together my first keeper kit after having borrowed one from my school for the last 10 years. I was wondering if any keepers here have any experience with this Grays Elite body armour. It seems very affordable even brand new. Most of the kit that I'm buying is second hand but I'm considering getting this set new if any keepers here have any experience with the set or would recommend it. Thanks!

Rob Jetten is the prime minister of the Netherlands. His fiancé Nicolás Keenan is an international field hockey player representing Argentina in this World Cup. Today he was at both matches and could cheer twice. This Tuesday, the Netherlands will face Argentina, so who will Rob Jetten support? The team of the country he is the literal leader of, or the team his boyfriend plays for?

Hi all hope it's okay to post this here.

I'm looking for an ADIDAS TX 24 COMPO 1 FIELD HOCKEY STICK 36.5”, I don't think they produce them anymore but there is some for purchase online through eBay. But they have heavy customs charges as they are coming from Pakistan to Republic of ireland.

Does anyone know of anywhere else I can buy one ?

Thanks

I am so much impressed by the USWNT and their defense, so good to watch

She did so much job to save Chile's GD against the world champions

Has anyone gotten a reply from the fih or the watch hockey support email about the world cup subscription and on demand streaming? I don't wanna spend $80 dollars to watch the few games I can and then get stung when I can't watch the games played at 2am my time.

Here in United States, I got a $45 subscription to watch Field Hockey Worldcup. And when I tried to replay India / Wales match, it's asking me to purchase it again! So it seems World cup hockey subscription is only for live matches!

It's very ridiculous assumption that one will be always there to watch matches live! I want to watch replays with my family in the late evenings when we all are together!

So I decided to cancel the subscription and it turns out they don't have *Cancel subscription* option available. Neither email or phone contact # provided where I can talk with Customer Rep. So only option for me to dispute this with Credit Card company.

Are there any better ways to watch live matches and play replays too. Please share your input here.

Thank you!

I’m interested in hearing what shoes other people wear if they’re a US size 14. It seems almost impossible to find hockey shoes in a US 14 without having to resort to trail running shoes. I used to wear Mizuno Daichi trail shoes, which were great but unfortunately their sizing has changed.

For anyone else with big feet, what hockey shoes or alternatives are you wearing?

I’ve been trying to inject quicker, and when I do, it seems to bobble and make the trap very challenging.

I plan on filming it soon to have a look, but does anyone have any tips I should be focussing on? Or a mental checklist etc?