New Zealand women's national field hockey team
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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 December 2017, the team ranks fourth on the International Hockey Federation (FIH) world rankings.
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Nickname(s) | Vantage Black Sticks | ||
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Association | New Zealand Hockey Federation | ||
Confederation | OHF (Oceania) | ||
Head Coach | Phil Burrows | ||
Assistant coach(es) | Bryce Collins Shea McAleese Verity Sharland | ||
Manager | Denise Leggat | ||
Captain | Megan Hull Olivia Merry | ||
FIH ranking | |||
Current | 11 2 (12 March 2024)[1] | ||
Olympic Games | |||
Appearances | 8 (first in 1984) | ||
Best result | 4th (2012, 2016) | ||
World Cup | |||
Appearances | 9 (first in 1983) | ||
Best result | 4th (1986) | ||
Oceania Cup | |||
Appearances | 11 (first in 1999) | ||
Best result | 1st (2007, 2009, 2011, 2019) |
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