News - Hockey Australia

Batch calls for Kookas consistency against reigning Olympic champs

Confidence is high but Kookaburras Head Coach Colin Batch wants more consistency from his playing group when they host Argentina in two highly anticipated FIH Pro League matches at the Perth Hockey Stadium at Curtin University tomorrow and Saturday.

Thu 05 Mar 2020

Somerville to debut as Hockeyroos prepare for formidable Argentina

Local 20 year old defender Karri Somerville will become the Hockeyroosâ€™ latest debutant when she takes the field against Argentina in Perth in the FIH Pro League tomorrow (Friday 6 March).

Thu 05 Mar 2020

Australia v Argentina in the FIH Pro League - how to get around it

Find out all the ways to make sure you don't miss a minute of the action of the Hockeyroos and Kookaburras' FIH Pro League matches against Argentina in Perth.

Wed 04 Mar 2020

A unique moment for Australian hockey

Hockey Australia CEO Matt Favier discusses the background, inspiration and excitement around this weekendâ€™s Indigenous themed matches.

Wed 04 Mar 2020

Hockeyroos and Kookaburras Perth clinics

Kids of Western Australia! Donâ€™t miss the opportunity to take part in three special coaching clinics to be conducted by members of the Hockeyroos and Kookaburras.

Wed 04 Mar 2020

Wesley College students given special Kookas insight

Students from Wesley Collegeâ€™s hockey program have had a morning to remember after being special guests at a Kookaburras training session.

Wed 04 Mar 2020

Kookas duo 'step up' for Clean Up Australia Day

Flynn Ogilvie and Matt Swann are hoping that by rolling their sleeves up and leading by example in the war on waste will encourage others to do the same.

Tue 03 Mar 2020

Peris: A wonderful opportunity to express and showcase our culture

Australiaâ€™s first Indigenous Olympic gold medallist Nova Peris OAM has shared her inspiration and what it means to her to have designed and painted the Hockeyroosâ€™ and Kookaburrasâ€™ Indigenous playing kits.

Thu 27 Feb 2020

Hockey Australia to celebrate Indigenous contribution

To celebrate the role Indigenous Australian players have made to the sport, Hockey Australia will hold a special Indigenous weekend during its FIH Pro League double headers in Perth on 6/7 March 2020 against Argentina.

Thu 27 Feb 2020

Jillaroos wrap up series against Japan Junior Women's Team

The Jillaroos have ended their four match series against Japan's Junior Women's Team in Canberra undefeated. Get the full roundup from every match here.

Thu 27 Feb 2020

Kookaburras edged out by India in penalty shootout

The Kookaburras have gone down to India 3-1 in a penalty shootout following an entertaining FIH Pro League match in Bhubaneswar tonight.

Sun 23 Feb 2020

Slick Kookaburras hold off fast finishing India

Four sublimely worked goals have given the Kookaburras a narrow 4-3 win over India in a frenetic FIH Pro League match at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneshwar tonight.

Sat 22 Feb 2020

Kookaburras out to build momentum against in form India

The Kookaburras face a tough first up away FIH Pro League assignment when they take on India in two pivotal matches in Bhubaneshwar, starting tonight local time (12.30am AEDT Saturday 22 February).

Fri 21 Feb 2020

Mitton calling on boisterous home support

Kookaburras striker and Perth local Trent Mitton has issued a rallying cry for West Australians to turn up in droves when they tackle Olympic Champions Argentina on March 6 and 7 in the FIH Pro League.

Tue 18 Feb 2020

Kookaburras team announced for tough India test

Kookaburras Head Coach Colin Batch has announced a 20-player team who will head to Bhubaneshwar, India for the upcoming FIH Pro League matches on 21/22 February 2020.

Thu 13 Feb 2020

Colin Batch crowned FIH 2019 Coach of the Year

The Kookaburrasâ€™ stellar 2019 has been officially recognised with Head Coach Colin Batch named the FIH Menâ€™s Coach of the Year.

Wed 12 Feb 2020

Hockey equipment making a difference to PNG community

A shipment of hockey equipment sent from Australia to Hockey Papua New Guinea has been appreciatively received by the local community.

Wed 12 Feb 2020

Taylor preparing for â€˜skilful, fast, fieryâ€™ Argentina

Renee Taylor is the defender-turned-midfielder who loves nothing more than running forward and pulling the trigger, and she hopes these characteristics can give the Hockeyroos that something extra as they progress towards the Tokyo Olympics.

Wed 12 Feb 2020