Wellington Hockey players Riana Pho and Julia Gluyas have been named in the Vantage Black Sticks Women side to take on the United States in a two-match test series this weekend. The series will be played in Charlotte, North Carolina, with games scheduled for Sunday 6 July and Monday 7 July at 2am NZT.
Both matches will be available to watch live and free on TVNZ+, giving fans in New Zealand the chance to support the team from home.
We wish Riana and Julia all the best as they represent New Zealand during this USA Series.
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5 July 2025
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