History as Wales men reach Hockey World Cup and women on the cusp

By Rod Gilmour


Wales women are one match from first World Cup for 38 years PIC: WORLDSPORTPICS

This was some day for Welsh hockey. No sooner had Wales women returned to their team hotel in Pisa – they are now one match away from their first World Cup finals since 1983 – than the men’s side confirmed a coveted ticket to their first after a thrilling shoot-out win over Ireland.