The Hockey Premier League gets underway this weekend, with four sides from across the country taking part in the six round competition.  

The Central Falcons get their season underway when they take on the Hauraki Mavericks in Napier.  

D'Arcy spoke with Black Sticks and Falcons striker Hope Ralph to discuss the opening match and the competition as a whole as it enters its second year. 

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