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Argentina has defeated Great Britain in a thrilling final to win GOLD at the 2012 Women’s Champions Trophy in Rosario, Argentina. In front of a sell out crowd, Argentina scored from a well worked penalty corner late in the first half and held on to the end to win 1-0, and claim the Champions Trophy title in front of their ... Read More »

Great Britain celebrated a 2-0 win over Germany in SF2 and Argentina prevailed in shootouts to defeat The Netherlands in SF1. This now see’s hosts Argentina take on Great Britain in the Final on Sunday in Rosario, Argentina. SF1 had it all. It was a titanic clash and one that hockey lovers the world over have come to enjoy between ... Read More »

The Netherlands, Argentina, Germany and Great Britain have qualified for the Semi Finals at the Argentina FIH Champions Trophy. On Day 4 of action in Rosario the Olympic Champions wrestled down New Zealand 3-0 and are now facing the World Champions from Argentina who beat China 3-2. Germany defeated Japan 3-2 in a close and exciting match while Great Britain ... Read More »

Day 3 at the Argentina FIH Champions Trophy in Rosario started with Netherlands taking a 4-1 win over Japan claiming the top of Pool A. Gryphon’s Lidewij Welten (pictured above) was a standout for Oranje. Despite defeating China 3-1 Great Britain finished second due to their goal difference. G-Team ambassador and GB captain Kate Walsh was instrumental in her teams ... Read More »

The 2012 Womens Champions Trophy is underway in Rosario, Argentina. This is the last major tournament before the London Olympics and it will be a crucial event for all teams as they look to finalise selections, playing combinations and tactics against the top 8 teams in the World. Their are a heap of Gryphon Ambassadors in action, with the ones ... Read More »