Kookaburras vs Black Sticks Rivalry Heats Up as Oceania Cup Kicks Off

Ocenia cup hockey set to start from 4 September to 7 September at MWT Hockey Center Darwin, Australia. In this year tournament two Oceania Hockey giants New Zealand and Australia will clash in three match test series.

The kookaburras have dominated this cup and have won all 12th edition but the Rivalry remains fierce as black sticks will give Australia some tough time.

Moreover, both teams have qualified for the world cups but this still remains important as both teams are building their combinations and preparing for the world cup.

CAN THE BLACK STICKS UPSET THE KOOKABURRAS THIS TIME?

Although Australia has dominated the tournament but the black sticks have always put up a strong fight and they can upset the mighty Australia any time.

Furthermore New Zealand also looks better as they have secured back to back tittles of Nations cup this shows their dominance and spirit to compete with big giants.

Although Australia has dominated the tournament but the black sticks have always put up a strong fight and they can upset the mighty Australia any time.

Furthermore New Zealand also looks better as they have secured back to back tittles of Nations cup this shows their dominance and spirit to compete with big giants.

And for women the rivalry also stays heated as new Zealand women have beaten Australia couple of times so the the battles remains intensed.

The Ocenia cup was first organised in 1999 by Oceania hockey federation to give Australia and New Zealand direct qualification path to major events like Olympics and world Cups.

The tournament is alternatively hosted by New Zealand and Australia and sometimes Papua new Guinea is also invited to play the tournament but had never hosted it.

How to Watch

Hockey fans in Australia can catch all the action live and free on 7plus and Seven Sport, while viewers in New Zealand are expected to be able to watch via TVNZ+.

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