News - Hockey Australia

Ockenden to carry flag at Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony

The decorated career of Kookaburras co-captain Eddie Ockenden has another chapter after he was announced as one of Australia’s two flagbearers for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony.

Eddie Ockenden Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Kookaburras

Thu 28 Jul 2022

Vale Robin Ding

Hockey Australia is saddened to hear of the passing of Hall of Fame inductee and former Hockeyroo Robin Ding (nee Bennett).

Robin Ding (nee Bennett) Hockey Australia Hall of Fame

Tue 26 Jul 2022

Hockey in Australia primed for green and gold runway

Hockey Australia shares the Australian Olympic Committee’s (AOC) excitement and anticipation with today marking the 10 year countdown to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Australian Olympic Committee Brisbane 2032 Olympics David Pryles Mark Knowles

Sat 23 Jul 2022

Hockey Australia U21 Championships take centre stage

Players aspiring to become the next Kookaburras and Hockeyroos stars will be out to showcase their talent when the 2022 Hockey Australia U21 Championships get underway in Perth on 20 July.

2022 Hockey Australia Under 21 Championships Tourism WA

Mon 18 Jul 2022

Hockeyroos win bronze at 2022 Women’s World Cup

Steph Kershaw and Jocelyn Bartram have inspired the Hockeyroos to a stunning come from behind 2-1 victory over Germany to finish on the podium at the FIH Women’s World Cup 2022.

FIH Women's World Cup 2022 Hockeyroos Bronze Medal Steph Kershaw Jocelyn Bartram

Mon 18 Jul 2022

Gallant Hockeyroos narrowly fall to reigning champions

The Hockeyroos will play for the bronze medal at the FIH Women’s World Cup 2022 after going down 1-0 to the world number one ranked Netherlands in their semi final.

FIH Women's World Cup 2022 Hockeyroos Semi Final

Sun 17 Jul 2022

Hockey Australia launches new Facilities Information Hub

The future prosperity of hockey in Australia has taken a significant leap forward with the establishment of a world standard national Facilities Information Hub for the sport.

Facilities Information Hub Hockey Australia Alastair Cox Martin Sheppard

Thu 14 Jul 2022

Hockeyroos oust hosts to reach World Cup semi final

The Hockeyroos have celebrated Jane Claxton’s 200th international by booking a World Cup semi final blockbuster against reigning World Cup champions the Netherlands after eliminating host nation Spain 2-0 in Terrassa.

Hockeyroos FIH Women's World Cup 2022 Renee Taylor Jane Claxton

Thu 14 Jul 2022

Kumho becomes Australian hockey’s tyre of choice

Hockey Australia has secured another highly reputable international company to its growing list of corporate partners with the addition of Kumho Tyre Australia.

Kumho Tyre Australia Hockey Australia David Pryles David Basha

Wed 13 Jul 2022

Greiner and Stewart added to Hockeyroos’ Commonwealth Games team

Rebecca Greiner and Grace Stewart will compete at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games after being announced in the Australian team by Commonwealth Games Australia this morning.

Rebecca Greiner Grace Stewart Hockeyroos Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

Wed 13 Jul 2022

Hockeyroos to take on host nation in World Cup Quarter Final

The Hockeyroos face a mouth watering quarter final showdown against Spain after the host nation defeated India to win through to the last eight of the tournament.

Hockeyroos FIH Women's World Cup 2022 Katrina Powell Jane Claxton

Tue 12 Jul 2022

Hockey Australia announces 2022 recipients to honour lists

Eight people whose love of hockey has seen them dedicate countless hours to the betterment of the sport in Australia have received Hockey Australia Life Membership or an Award of Merit.

Life Member Award of Merit Elaine Carr Graham Henstock Alison Monk Don Smart Larry McIntosh Mavis Randle Corinne Reid Gerry Phillips

Tue 12 Jul 2022

Batch adds trio to Kookaburras' European travelling party

Kookaburras Head Coach Colin Batch will take three players in addition to the Commonwealth Games squad for the team’s final stages of preparation in Europe.

Kookaburras Colin Batch Ky Willott Dylan Martin Ben Rennie

Thu 07 Jul 2022

Hockeyroos progress to FIH Women’s World Cup Quarter Finals

The Hockeyroos are through to the quarter finals of the 2022 FIH Women’s World Cup after accounting for South Africa 2-1 in their final pool match in Terrassa.

FIH Women's World Cup 2022 Hockeyroos Penny Squibb Rosie Malone Mariah Williams

Thu 07 Jul 2022

Quick fire double continues Hockeyroos’ perfect start

The Hockeyroos have shot to the top of Pool D courtesy of a stunning 90 seconds that saw them score twice to defeat Belgium 2-0 in the FIH Women’s World Cup 2022.

FIH Women's World Cup 2022 Hockeyroos Greta Hayes Rebecca Greiner Steph Kershaw

Wed 06 Jul 2022

Hockey scores with AIS Video Optimisation Grant

The potential for ongoing success of Australian hockey’s High Performance environment has been given a major boost with the approval of a grant submission for advanced video technology.

AIS Video Optimisation Grant Program Hockey Australia Sport Australia AIS

Tue 05 Jul 2022

Australia A Men’s squad announced for Japan tour

A squad comprising a combination of Kookaburras players and athletes from the Men’s National Development Squad have been selected in an Australia A team for a 4-match series in Japan in August.

Australia A Kookaburras National Development Squad Colin Batch Brent Livermore

Tue 05 Jul 2022

Hockeyroos late show seals points against Japan

Two goals in the final five minutes have given a spirited Hockeyroos a 2-0 victory over Japan in their opening match of the FIH Women’s World Cup 2022.

Hockeyroos FIH Women's World Cup 2022 Mariah Williams Rosie Malone

Sun 03 Jul 2022