New Zealand Indoor World Cup 2025 Team Named
The New Zealand women’s team have been named to contest in the FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup 2025 in Poreč, Croatia. After falling agonising short by just one goal in the recent Oceania cup the Women’s team have received an invitation to attend the World Cup. The World Cup will be held from the from 3rd - 9th February 2025 where the team will compete in a round of pool games then finals.
The sport continues to thrive within New Zealand with national and international fixtures now firmly established. The Women’s team has been selected following a series of camps as well as the completion of the recent Oceania series.
Coach’s Comment:
The 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup marks the second occasion that the New Zealand women's team will compete on the world stage. Following a successful Oceania Championship, where the team proved they were competitive against Australia, the squad is eagerly anticipating the upcoming tournament.
The team features a strong blend of seasoned players with five players bringing valuable experience from the last World Cup, as well as emerging talent eager to contribute to the team's success. The coaching group of John Carrol, Jolene Casey and I all bring our unique qualities to the team and balance each other well.
I am extremely pleased with the team we have selected and am confident that this group will not only perform at their best but will also fully embrace the experience. The entire squad has shown remarkable dedication and hard work and with the enthusiasm and camaraderie within the team are excited to support their ongoing development. - Gaye Tarrant Women’s Head Coach
Women’s Squad
Emily Brun (Hawkes Bay), Tegan Buchanan (Otago), Grace Gibson (Hawkes Bay), Oriwa Hepi (Bay of Plenty), Sophie Hildesley (North Harbour), Marijke Mcgoon (North Harbour), Kirsten Pearce (North Harbour), Anna Roberts (Hawkes Bay), Eliza Roxborough-Judd (Canterbury), Arabella Sheild (Canterbury), Madeleine Smith (Bay of Plenty), Madeleine Williamson (North Harbour)