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South Africa's challenge at Tokyo 2021 came to an end, but the tournament continues. To get a proudly South African angle on the events we are joined by Steve Evans, Mark Sanders and Bridget Kee to talk about the events. Facebook

In a special edition we go into the village with SA Hockey Men to chat about the tournament, the highs the lows. We apologise for the quality of the audio at the start, it was from the village in Tokyo. Facebook

It was a seven goal thriller against India as the SA Women went down to end the tournament in Tokyo. For the last time in Tokyo we chat about the South African performance as we are joined by Olympians Steve Evans and Marsha Cox to wrap up the action Facebook

The South African Men concluded their program with a 8 goal thriller against Canada to close out their Tokyo event. They have definitely captured the imagination. The girls scored a superb team goal while going down 4-1 to Germany. Bruce Jacobs, Moabi Malebye, Bridget Kee and Brett Tucker join us to digest day 8 Facebook

History was made today as the South African Men defeated world number 5 Germany. It was sublime and a moment that is immensely proudly South African. Joining us to digest a superb performance is Marsha Cox, Moabi Malebye and Andi Bernstein. Wow Facebook

Phumelela Mbande starred for South Africa in her 50th cap producing 18 saves to keep the scoreline down. What did the South Africans get right today and what was wrong. Joining us to discuss it is Olympian trio Tsoanelo Pholo, Marsha Cox and Justin Reid-Ross as we talk all things SA Hockey flag bearer! We also look towards the mens match tomorrow against Germany! Facebook

South Africa and Belgium combined to produce a 13 goal exhibition of attacking hockey. For neutrals it would have been a thrill. Joining us today to digest what we had seen is John Wright, Owen Mvimbi, Andi Bernstein and Brett Tucker. Are you a Cassiem too? Facebook

Another fantastic opening was not converted into victory as the South African Women fell short against Great Britain. The SA Men meanwhile are in action tomorrow against World Champions Belgium. Joining Ty to discuss the women's clash and preview the men's battle are Bridget Kee, Siya Nolutshungu and AJ Spieringshoek. Enjoy. Facebook

A breathless 60 minutes of action saw the South African men's team come agonisingly close to shocking the hockey world when they faced European Champions Netherlands. While the Dutch won the match, the South Africans won the hearts of the hockey community. Kate Woods, Sulette Kotzee (Damons) and Michael Baker join us to discuss the game and preview the SA women's clash against Great Britain on Mon...

The first day's games are now over and the South African sides were both on the receiving end of two-goal defeats. Joining us to digest the action is the coaching trio of Mark Sanders, Sandile Bosman and Moabi Malebye. Were the tactics right? What went wrong in the execution? Can we change anything ahead of Sunday's game against the Netherlands? All these questions and more... Facebook

The tournament is finally here and we look ahead to SA vs. GBR in the men's competition, as well as the clash between the SA ladies and Ireland. Olympian Justin Reid-Ross, dual waterpolo and hockey national Marcelle Keet and hockey legend and an encyclopaedia of the sport David Reid-Ross join us to preview the eagerly-awaited battles. Facebook

In this special series of Hockey the Podcast episodes we take an in-depth look at the Olympic Games and what it means to the players. We roll out the red carpet of hockey royalty and are joined by six of South Africa's finest Olympians as well as an inspirational future one. Talking Tokyo ZA will be available throughout the tournament as we preview, review and dive into the game of hockey. Faceboo...

As we close in on the Tokyo Olympic Games, the Hockey the Podcast boys chatted all things hockey with SA's triple Olympian Austin Smith. A very different preparation and a superb season in the Netherlands. Hockey the Magazine · Facebook

This week we hid indoors and went overseas to chat to the sensational Robert Tigges. One of the finest indoor hockey players in the history of the game takes us through the historic Dutch win at the 2015 Indoor World Cup, his coaching stints in the EHL, his PSi experiences and many more... Listen. Subscribe. Enjoy. Facebook

In another first for the show, Ty and Derek unveil the CTM Showdown - a battle between the SA men's hockey side and their Under-21 side counterparts. The pair are joined by SA Under-21 Head Coach Sihle Ntuli and captain Guy Morgan to discuss what promises to be an enthralling series at North West University in Potchefstroom as the two teams contest four matches across five days. Listen. Subscribe....

In this weeks episode Ally Fredericks returns and we chat about the exciting developments for Hockey Junction, the covid challenge on School Hockey and the excitement of the Olympic squad ahead of Tokyo Facebook

In this very special edition of Hockey the Podcast, Ty & Derek are joined by Marissa Langeni, Robin van Ginkel and Garreth Ewing to announce the SA Hockey Squads that will head to Tokyo for the Olympic Games. They are also joined by the two captains who share their thoughts on the squad! Facebook

Justin Reid-Ross has hung up his stick following the culmination of the season with THC Hurley in the Hoofdklasse. After more than a decade in the Netherlands, the all-time highest scoring foreigner calls it a day with 186 goals to his name, the last coming in a come-from-behind victory on Sunday. In his second appearance on the podcast, JRR talks about retirement, the future and his new career in...

Dan Bell has played 58 games for the South African men's hockey team, including the recent series against Namibia. In this episode, the Royal Daring Hockey Club star opens up about his journey, his favourite matches and of course, life in Europe. Listen. Enjoy. Share. Facebook

The South African men's hockey team emerged victorious from the recently completed Indoor Africa Cup at Thomas More College in KZN. Their win meant that the team qualified for the Indoor Hockey World Cup in Belgium. How did the South Africans manage to secure a comfortable win against arguably the most-skilled Namibia side ever fielded? We decided to ask the entire team. Facebook

Tyron headed down slightly earlier for the Indoor Africa Cup taking place in Durban and grabbed some South African and Namibian players to preview the Continental showpiece to decide who will represent Africa at the Indoor Hockey World Cup. Dan Sibbald, Bongumusa Mngoma, Dayaan Cassiem, Mustapha Cassiem, DJ Strauss and Cody van der Merwe all join the hot seat and each make a prediction for the 202...

In this week's edition, we look back at previous Indoor Hockey World Cups, and forward to the African Indoor Cup in Durban with three of the BlitzStoks Senior players. Captain Jethro Eustice is joined by two-time world cup player Justin Domleo and 2018 representative Rusten Abrahams to chat all things indoor hockey Facebook

The SPAR South Africa squad has been announced for the African Indoor Cup with three new debutants in the squad. We managed to catch up with two of them, Daniella de Oliveira and Charlize Swanepoel to talk through the privilege, the opportunity and the celebration. Danny dishes the dirt on school teacher and team mate Kelly Reed, while Charlize explains why she chose to be a 'keeper. There was als...

Changing tack somewhat, Hockey the Podcast sent roving reporter Tyron to Wits Hockey campus for the Jozi Hockey League finals day. While fans weren't permitted, it was terrific to see so many young players back on the turf. 'Jabu' interviewed whoever he could find, while respecting the COVID protocols, to chat all things hockey as the Central Samurais and Sporting Superheroes battled it out for gl...

This week's delayed episode is all about multi-talented Keenan Horne, the South African Hockey Men's Vice-Captain. Keenan talks to the boys about the excitement of the Olympic Games, the agony of the COVID Pandemic and balancing his career ambitions off the field with those on it. He also discusses his love for the number 10 which in turn inspires this week's One Question Quiz. Available everywher...