Congratulations to our very own Riana Pho and the Vantage Black Sticks Women for their incredible achievement at the 2025 FIH Hockey Women's Nations Cup in Santiago, Chile! After a thrilling final against Ireland that ended in a 1-1 draw, New Zealand triumphed in a tense 4-2 shootout claiming this title for the first time in history. It was awesome to see Riana performing on the international stage and contributing to the Black Sticks success.
Read more about the Vantage Black Sticks Women's journey here.
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3 March 2025
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