Wales hockey seal series wins against Malaysia and Austria

Beth Bingham has been Wales captain since March 2023

Wales hockey's men and women's sides have both completed summer series wins.

The women drew 2-2 with Malaysia on Saturday to seal an overall triumph in Cardiff.

Caitlin Witham's and Livvy Hoskins' goals gave the hosts a 2-1 lead at half-time and although Malaysia fought back to draw, it was Wales who emerged as victors.

The women had beaten Malaysia 2-0 on Friday, with goals from Freya Diamond and Rachel Goodwin.

The opening game had been drawn 2-2 on Wednesday - with Diamond also scoring in that game on her debut.

Wales' men also celebrated a series win over Austria.

After a convincing 5-1 victory in their opener on Thursday, they lost 1-0 on Saturday to set up Sunday's decider.

There were goals from Fred Newbold, Owain Dolan-Gray and Gareth Griffiths as Wales emerged 3-1 victors.