Hockey's Origins: When Did England Host Its First International Game?
Grover Rohan
2025-04-22 11:57:45
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On 3 March 1951, England's women began an annual tradition of hosting fixtures at the venue by beating Ireland 6-1 in front of 30,000 fans. Furthermore, it also marked almost exactly 55 years since the two contested the first ever women's international game back in 1896.
Theodore Cummerata
2025-04-22 11:48:08
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The first ever hockey international match took place on Saturday 26 January 1895 Wales v Ireland at Rhyl. At the time Rhyl was the only town in the principality that possessed a hockey club, and it was this, combined with the huge effort by the members of the club, that allowed the contest to take place.
Rodger Raynor
2025-04-22 09:15:32
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Two years after the magazine, England’s men played their first international match against Ireland, scoring five and conceding none.
Ellie Rowe
2025-04-22 08:25:33
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The modern game evolved in England in the 19th century. The first international match was held in 1895.
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