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Round 2 of the Men’s Rabo Hoofdklasse was all about goals, goals and more goals, and we have the highlights of three big games right here! For the G-Team, Gryphon ambassador Lucas Judge (pictured above) netted a hattrick for Pinoke, whilst teammate and South African internationalist Justin Reid-Ross scored twice. Fergus Kavanagh was a standout for Bloemendaal as was Simon ... Read More »

The Rabo Hoofdklasse is back after the winter break with Rounds 13 and 14 being played over the past two weekends. In the men’s draw, Round 13 (March 4) highlights have league leaders Amsterdam take on Pinoke in the local derby. Gryphon ambassadors Lucas Judge and Justin Reid-Ross (Pinoke) both starred in a hard fought match. Highlights below; In Round ... Read More »

Gryphon ambassador Soledad Garcia has almost single handedly demolished Rotterdam in SCHC’s 5-0 win in Round 12 of the Women’s Hoofdklasse in The Netherlands. The star Argentinian striker, who won Wold Cup Gold in 2010, was on fire in yesterdays game, netting 4 of the 5 goals for her team over Kathleen Taylor’s Rotterdam (pictured below). She is amongst the ... Read More »

In the final round before the winter break, the men’s Rabo Hoofdklasse was played in a blanket of fog. Results varied throughout the league with Oranje Zwart winning away over Schaerweijde, Hurley upsetting Kampong, Bloemendaal back to winning ways over HGC, Pinoke proving why they are a real title chance this year after recording their 7th win in 12 starts, ... Read More »

Round 10 in the Rabo Hoofdklasse saw a big upset with former league leaders Bloemendaal losing to 11th placed Oranje Zwart. Highlights of this match can be seen here. Pinoke defeated Kampong to secure third place whilst Amsterdam, SCHC, Laren and Rotterdam all recorded predictable wins. Photo: HGC & Canadian Internationalist Rob Short enjoying another game in a record setting ... Read More »

Well, it was officially the Justin Reid-Ross show in round 9 of the Rabo Hoofdklasse. The Gryphon ambassador was the saviour of Pinkoe’ as they won 5-4 over Oranje Zwart. Reid-Ross netted FOUR TIMES from the top to ensure a grinding win in what was an exhibition of corner flicking. Oranje Zwart’s Van Der Weerden netted twice from the set ... Read More »

In the Dutch Hoofdklasse, Rd3 of the men and women and Rd4 of the men was played over the last week. In the men, reigning champions Amsterdam were at home to Bloemendaal in Rd 3, which was a rematch from last season’s final. In the big match from Rd3 the G-Teamers in action for Gryphon are Bloemendaal legends Wouter Jolie ... Read More »

Round 2 of the Rabo Hoofdklasse in The Netherlands has been played. Match of the week has Pinoke’ hosting title holders Amsterdam. Pinoke is a team on the rise and got off to a great start. Be sure to check the opening goal from Gryphon gun Lucas Judge of Pinoke at the very start of the highlight package. Reader’s would ... Read More »

It’s Back! The Rabo Hoofdklasse has kicked off in Holland for the much anticipated 2011/12 season. In both the men’s and women’s leagues, this is shaping up to be one of the most important season’s as Olympic Selections near for the hopefuls and form for club counts. Kicking off the league, match of the week highlights below are of reigning ... Read More »

Day 2 of the 2011 Women’s Champions Trophy had sunshine, Gryphon girls and goals, goals, goals! POOL A matches had England playing a 2-2 draw with Korea. The first goal of England’s was outstanding. In the other POOL A fixture, Argentina demolished China 4-1. Gryphon’s Soledad Garcia found her target in this one with a cheeky little goal that takes ... Read More »