NZ Herald18 Jun, 2026 09:06 AM5 mins to readNew Zealand defends a penalty corner against France. Photo / WORLDSPORTPICS / Simon WattsNew Zealand defends a penalty corner against France. Photo / WORLDSPORTPICS / Simon WattsThe Black Sticks Women continued their winning run at the 2026 Women’s FIH Nations Cup with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over France at North Harbour National Hockey Centre.
After a scoreless opening quarter, New Zealand broke the deadlock in the second through Kaitlin Cotter, who fired home her second goal
