21/11/2022 2 Minute Read

Home team happy with hit out on eve of WBSC Softball World Cup in New Zealand

The International Invitational Tournament held in Palmerston North was the Black Sox's first international hit-out since participating in the WBSC Men's Softball World Cup 2019.

20/11/2022 2 Minute Read

Australia prevail in final shakedown ahead of WBSC Softball World Cup

Australia finished on top of the six-team international invitational tournament in Palmerston North, a lead-up tournament to the WBSC Softball World Cup in Auckland.

18/11/2022 2 Minute Read

The Global Game Podcast: Men's Softball World Cup on home soil "the pinnacle" - New Zealand Black Sox Head Coach Mark Sorenson

Sorenson, 55, has won three World Championship titles as skipper of the Black Sox in 1996, 2000 and 2004 as well as one as coach in 2017.

17/11/2022 1 Minute Read

Softball World Cup legacy: Palmerston North to host world-class international tournament ahead of WBSC Men’s Softball World Cup

Colquhoun Park in Palmerston North hosted the WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup 2020. Competing national teams include current world champions and No. 1 Argentina, No. 2 Japan, No. 3 Canada, No. 4 Australia, No. 5 Czechia, and hosts New Zealand - ranked sixth in the world.

16/11/2022 2 Minute Read

XVII Men’s Softball World Cup - Group A Preview: Three world champions set to battle it out

With 12 teams from around the world gathering in Auckland from 26 November to 4 December, here's a rundown of what to expect from each team in Group A. The top three teams from each group will advance to the Super Round.

16/11/2022 2 Minute Read

XVII Men’s Softball World Cup - Group B Preview: Six of the top-11 nations in the world set for tight contest

With 12 teams from around the world gathering in Auckland from 26 November to 4 December, here's a rundown of what to expect from the six teams in Group B. The top three teams from each group will advance to the Super Round.

11/11/2022 1 Minute Read

15 days to go: Meet the WBSC Men’s Softball World Cup trophy

The trophy was awarded for the first time in 2019 when Argentina took it home after a thrilling win in the final match against Japan.

05/11/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC Men’s Softball World Cup merchandise now on sale

The items offered include hats, T-shirts, tank tops and hoodies branded with the logo of the tournament in different colours and sizes, both for men and women.

03/11/2022 2 Minute Read

Huemul Mata: Star pitcher "confident" Argentina can retain WBSC Men’s Softball World Cup title

"We are better physically, the pitching level has increased. We improved in all aspects of the game, and now we find ourselves with more confidence and more optimism to face the other powerhouses like Japan, Canada, New Zealand and Australia,” Mata said.