Women's National Team

Katrine Lunde’s next chapter: “We want to open the sport up to more women”

Katrine Lunde has swapped goalkeeping for a new role in which she hopes to help shape the future of women’s handball. The Norwegian legend is now chairing the IHF Women’s Handball Working Group after...
France

Béatrice Edwige retires: A golden career built on defence

Denmark

PLAY: Axel Månsson continues to impress at Skjern

Men's National Team

Guðmundur Guðmundsson in talks to become Netherlands head coach

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Germany

Thibaud Briet to join SC Magdeburg in 2028

SC Magdeburg have announced the signing of French international Thibaud Briet, with the left back set to join the reigning German champions from the...
Germany

Elvar Örn Jónsson to join Rhein-Neckar Löwen in 2027

Rhein-Neckar Löwen have secured one of the Bundesliga’s most versatile backcourt players, with Elvar Örn Jónsson set to join the Mannheim club in the...
Germany

Nordhorn-Lingen caught in financial crisis as licensing dispute reaches court

HSG Nordhorn-Lingen’s financial problems have developed into a major licensing dispute that could yet reshape the German second tier. HSG Nordhorn-Lingen’s preparations for the new...
Germany

Flensburg edge Magdeburg in final Wartburg Cup test

SG Flensburg-Handewitt finished their preparations on a high after edging German champions SC Magdeburg 33–32 in a tightly contested Wartburg Cup final on Sunday. Two...
Men's Champions League

Martim Costa suffers knee scare against Melsungen

Martim Costa picked up a knock to his knee as Sporting CP suffered a 28–26 defeat to MT Melsungen in the final of a...
Denmark

PLAY: Axel Månsson off to a flying start at Skjern

Aalborg may have won the pre-season clash 31–28 after a strong finish, but it was arguably Axel Månsson who impressed the most – making...
Denmark

BOMBSHELL: Julie Scaglione joins Team Esbjerg with immediate effect

Team Esbjerg have reportedly pulled off one of the biggest transfers in Danish women's handball, signing Danish international Julie Scaglione from Ikast Håndbold with...
Germany

Füchse Berlin rule out direct replacement for Lasse Andersson

Füchse Berlin will not sign a direct replacement for Lasse Andersson before the new season. CEO Bob Hanning instead believes Matthes Langhoff can fill...
Men's National Team

EHF Court of Appeal adds fine for Croatia and Matej Mandić

The EHF Court of Appeal has partially amended the ruling in the case involving the Croatian Handball Federation and Matej Mandić following an incident...
The World

Katrine Lunde leads IHF women’s group in first meeting

With the Women's U20 World Championship coming to an end, another major milestone for women's handball took place. Led by legend Katrine Lunde, the...
Germany

Bombac new Leipzig captain

Slovenian star Dean Bombac has been named Leipzig’s new captain. The veteran takes over from Lukas Bender as the club looks to bounce back...
Junior National Team

Germany crowned champions after dominant performance

Germany are U18 EURO champions after defeating Slovenia in the final. The result was never in doubt, as Germany dominated from start to finish...
Junior National Team

Final giant Tjorven named in EHF U18 EURO All Star Team

The EHF has announced the All Star Team for the U18 EURO. Finalists Germany and Slovenia dominate the team with three players each, while...
Paris 2024

From the archive: Japan coach Ortega: “I am ready to lose the way I want to lose”

This article was first published on July 26, 2024. It is being republished here in its original form as part of our summer series. Japan’s...
Paris 2024

From the archive: Games of the XXXIII Olympiad: Last stop for trio of handball’s living legends

This article was first published on July 24, 2024. It is being republished here in its original form as part of our summer series. Paris...
Germany

From the archive: List: Here are 10 of the best new signings in the Bundesliga

This article was first published on September 1, 2024. It is being republished here in its original form as part of our summer series. The...
Junior National Team

U18 World Championship: Egypt stun France to top the group

Egypt's U18 women's team have been one of the biggest surprises of the IHF Women's Youth World Championship. After winning their opening match, they...
Junior National Team

U18 EURO: Skipagøtu’s younger brother shines

The Faroe Islands have produced a number of high-quality handball players in recent years, and now the next rising star appears to be on...
Sweden

From the archive: Left the war in Rwanda – and became a handball coach in Sweden

This article was first published on March 14, 2024. It is being republished here in its original form as part of our summer series. About...
Europe

How small towns became European powerhouses

In European handball, success is often expected to follow size. Big cities, big budgets, big arenas. Yet history tells a different story. Some of...