New Zealand had a narrow win over Australia in the Test match 28 March 2010 played at Sydney polo club. The game was even through and was 8 all at the end of sixth chukka. In the extra chukka Hopkinson scored a booming 60 yard penalty to win the match 9-8. Earlier in the game he took a penalty from halfway and scored with one bounce.
Essay on polo.pdf For anyone interested in the rules of polo and their implications this is an essay from Javier Tanoira dissecting the Argentinian high goal polo and his proposes changes for some of the rules to make the game more interesting to watch and get the games flowing.I do not know if you agree with me but some games are really slow and boring, all in the name of possessing the ball, I rather watch paint dry than some of the resent games that has been played so far this season. read the essay and feel free to post comment what you think and any proposed changes or idea you might have to improve the game.
The New Zealand colts team has been named for the Wanstead game on the 5th of February.
Please check the added pdf file for an entry form for the Kihikihi 10-goal tournament starting the 10th of February.