The women went down 7-nil while the men lost 3-1.

Both teams next meet Argentina - mens' midfielder Sean Findlay outlines where improvements are needed.

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09 May: Women's ice hockey is making big strides in tropical Philippines

05 May: Confidence is high for Black Sticks men's player George Baker ahead of their second match at hockey's Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in Malaysia tonight

18 Apr: One of New Zealand's most decorated Black Sticks has retired from international hockey - Olivia Merry exits as the all-time top goal scorer with 128 from 284 appearances

14 Apr: The women's Black Sticks have beaten Japan 2-1 in their hockey international on Auckland's North Shore

13 Apr: A stark admission from returning Black Stick Holly Pearson that she's far from her best ahead of this afternoon's tussle with Japan at Auckland's North Harbour Hockey Stadium

04 Apr: To some sticks down, gloves off action in ice hockey's NHL..

02 Apr: The Black Sticks Men have named three uncapped players as part of an 18-strong squad to compete at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in Malaysia for the first time since 2019

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