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Author: Archie Starkey

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Saints rue missed chances in a 1-1 stalemate against Middlesbrough.

March 29, 2024March 29, 2024 - by Archie Starkey

Adam Armstrong’s low-drilled goal was not enough for Southampton as a late Emmanuel Latte header was enough to secure a point for Middlesbrough. Armstrong’s goal for Saints after just twelve …

Saints rue missed chances in a 1-1 stalemate against Middlesbrough. Read More
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Exclusive: Winchester teenager prepares to pull on ‘special’ England shirt

March 22, 2024March 25, 2024 - by Archie Starkey

HAMPSHIRE-BASED off-spinner, Ava Lee, is ‘excited’ to wear the England shirt in Sri Lanka ahead of her maiden England U19 tour. The 18-year-old who represents the Southern Vipers domestically in …

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Varsity 2024 sees a record 36 fixtures scheduled for the event

March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 - by Archie Starkey

SOLENT University students will be taking part in a record 36 fixtures across a range of sports at Chapel Gate Sports Park in Bournemouth. The annual university sporting event sees …

Varsity 2024 sees a record 36 fixtures scheduled for the event Read More
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Solent Hockey’s victorious Tour de Britain raises nearly £400 for charity.

February 22, 2024February 22, 2024 - by Archie Starkey

Solent Hockey achieved two victories at the weekend in Bristol and Cardiff along with raising money for the charity Teenage Cancer Trust. The Hampshire-based Solent University side held on for …

Solent Hockey’s victorious Tour de Britain raises nearly £400 for charity. Read More
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Only 50% of players wear mouthguards in grassroots field hockey.

January 19, 2024January 19, 2024 - by Archie Starkey

From the professional game to the grassroots level, field hockey is a fast-paced sport enjoyed by many around the world. The sport is one for the adrenalin junkie, rapid ball …

Only 50% of players wear mouthguards in grassroots field hockey. Read More
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Northampton saints fly-half Fin Smith on ‘first prize’ England call-up

January 19, 2024January 19, 2024 - by Archie Starkey

Former Worcester Warriors fly-half Fin Smith has been rewarded with his ‘first prize’ of a call up to the England Six Nations squad. Head coach, Steve Borthwick, has selected the …

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Solent Hockey joined forces to secure victory in their first-ever mixed gender match.

November 30, 2023November 30, 2023 - by Archie Starkey

Solent’s men’s and women’s hockey sides joined forces as they achieved a 4-1 landmark victory over Winchester in their inaugural mixed-gender fixture. The new format meant there was an even …

Solent Hockey joined forces to secure victory in their first-ever mixed gender match. Read More
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Frustrated Solent Men’s Hockey Captain calls for “more rotation in fixtures” following defeat.

November 16, 2023November 16, 2023 - by Archie Starkey

Solent University Men’s Hockey fell foul of a rampant University of Exeter performance losing 4-1 in the fourth meeting between the sides this year. Solent Hockey who are winless against …

Frustrated Solent Men’s Hockey Captain calls for “more rotation in fixtures” following defeat. Read More
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From Johannesburg to Solent: Josh Coetzee injects a South African kick to Solent Hockey

November 10, 2023November 10, 2023 - by Archie Starkey

It’s been one year since Josh Coetzee first walked through the doors of Solent University and his impact on their sporting credentials has been stark. The 20-year-old has scored three …

From Johannesburg to Solent: Josh Coetzee injects a South African kick to Solent Hockey Read More
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Coetzee goal fires Solent Men’s Hockey into the next round of the BUCs cup.

November 9, 2023November 10, 2023 - by Archie Starkey

An early first-half goal from Solent’s Josh Coetzee secured a 1-0 win in a closely battled contest against Swansea University. Solent started the BUCs Western Conference Cup tie quickly with …

Coetzee goal fires Solent Men’s Hockey into the next round of the BUCs cup. Read More

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