The inaugural Polocrosse Extreme Cup, which was held on the 11th and 12th of August, was hailed a huge success by all concerned and even the weather decided to play ball as the event was basked in glorious sunshine and hundreds of spectators turned out to watch. The event saw club sides from across the Read more…
Arden’s club tournament took place on the 4th and 5th of August and featured the first test matches between the UK and USA Under 21 sides. However, it was hit by terrible weather throughout which caused the pitches to resemble ploughed fields in parts and become water logged, causing the organisers to pull the plug Read more…
The UK Under 21’s managed to overcome their Irish counterparts in a very hard fought test series at the Cotswold tournament in the UK on the 27th and 28th of August. However, they only managed it on goal difference after they lost the first test to a very talented Irish side and had to play Read more…
The UK named their 2011 squads at the National Championship on Sunday and there were a couple of big shocks in the men’s open side, as the UK prepare to try and win their first World Cup on their home turf next year. There was no place in the 8 man World Cup squad for Read more…
Ireland’s Under 21s continued their winning form over their UK counterparts, winning the recent test match series in Carrickmines, Ireland on goal difference. Ireland beat the UK on their home soil last September and the UK travelled to Ireland looking for revenge. In the first test match they got it as they won 25-18 with Read more…
New Zealand’s Under 21’s side defeated their New South Wales compatriots 4-0 in the recent test series held in New Zealand. New Zealand used the tour to start preparing a lot of their younger players for possible world cup slots in 2011 and it was down to two of New Zealand’s most experienced polocrosse players, Read more…
The Irish Under 21’s defeated their UK counterparts in a two test match series held at Mollington in North West England on the 19th and 20th of September. The Irish looked the stronger of the two sides on paper and they didn’t disappoint as they won the first test 29-11 and then the second 30-14. Read more…
The UKPA squads for 2008 have been announced: Open Mens Squad Jason Burbidge Martin Brookes Daniel Duhig Hamish Michael Guy Robertson James Robertson Greg Sergeant Simon Shearing Open Ladies Squad Debra Harris Ruth Jones Shelley King Sophie Lodder Jessica Shearing Lucy Shell Sarah Simkin Lizzie Wright Roberts Under 21s Squad Bryony Cross Rhianydd Lee Jones Read more…
The UK seize victory, breath testing claims its first victim, Crusaders show their true colours and has the rain ended at last? Midland Tournament was a highly enjoyable affair. Unfortunately due to the heavy rain in the run up to the tournament there could only be play on two pitches. This factor, combined with the Read more…
The Under 21’s lost their first two tests against the Queensland’s Under 21’s, who (though I’m no expert) probably aren’t a lot worse than a full strength Australian Under 21 side so really there is no shame in defeat. A more complete breakdown of the results is available here. Dan Duhig did play the entire Read more…