News - Hockey Australia

Old rivalry re-ignited as Belgium end Kookaburras hot winning run

The Kookaburras' fine run of form has come to a swift end in Europe, following a 5-1 loss to hosts Belgium in Antwerp. The occasion was always primed to ignite a familiar rivalry between the two sides, as the two powerhouses of the sport have battled it out at the top for decades.

Kookaburras FIH Pro League

Thu 30 May 2024

Hockeyroos go down to Belgium in nail-biting penalty shootout loss

The Hockeyroos have gone down to Belgium in a nail-biting, high-pressure match, fitting for a pre-Olympic test between the world number 4 and 5 ranked sides on the world FIH standings.

Hockeyroos FIH Pro League

Thu 30 May 2024

Hockey Australia adopts ASC’s Modern Coach & Officiating Approach

Hockey Australia (HA) has bolstered its ongoing commitment to grassroots hockey, with a two-pronged approach designed to retain players, coaches, officias and volunteers, in collaboration with the Australian Sports Commission (ASC).

Coaching Officiating ASC

Tue 28 May 2024

Introducing our new HockeyEd Accreditations

Hockey Australia is excited to announce the expansion of its National Accreditation Framework, with the addition of the Foundation Technical Officiating and Development Coaching Courses.

Coaching Technical Official HockeyEd

Fri 24 May 2024

Beltz Brothers back together, hotly contested Kookaburras Squad named for final Pre-Olympic Test

Kookaburras coach Colin Batch is holding nothing back in his run to the Paris 2024 Olympics, naming a hotly contested 22-man squad to make a charge for the FIH Pro League Season 5 title in Europe.

Kookaburras FIH Pro League

Thu 23 May 2024

Hockey Australia announce ground-breaking major partnership with Kookaburra Sport

The Kookaburras will proudly showcase ‘Kookaburra’ on their front-of-shirt for the next three years after Hockey Australia secured a long-term major partnership with one of hockey’s most iconic brands.

Kookaburras Kookaburra Sport

Wed 22 May 2024

“Dream scenario” – Hockeyroos at full strength for penultimate test in Europe

The Hockeyroos are primed and fully fit, boasting a full-strength 2024 squad travelling to Europe for the penultimate test before the Paris 2024 Olympics in July.

Hockeyroos FIH Pro League Squad Announcement

Mon 20 May 2024

Having both, my athlete-student experience: by Jake Harvie

This National Careers Week, take a look at Kookaburra #419 Jake Harvie's insightful musings on life as an academic by day & international athlete by night.

Jake Harvie Kookaburras National Careers Week

Fri 17 May 2024

Vale Pat Nilan

One of Australian hockey’s most revered players, Patrick Joseph Nilan OAM, has died, aged 82.

Vale Pat Nilan

Tue 14 May 2024

Hockey Australia launches all-new Concussion & Injury Reporting Tool

Hockey Australia is proud to announce the launch of its latest initiative to enhance the safety and well-being of the hockey community. The new Concussion and Injury Reporting Tool is designed to simplify and streamline the reporting of concussion and injury incidents. Hosted on the HA Website Homepage, Concussion & Injury Reporting has never been easier.

Concussion Policy Injury Reporting

Thu 09 May 2024

Hockey Australia appoints Helen Galloway as HA Board Director

Hockey Australia (HA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Helen Galloway to its Board of Directors for a three-year term.

Helen Galloway; Hockey Australia Board

Fri 03 May 2024

Hall of Fame member Paul Dearing receives legendary status

Former Kookaburra and double Olympic medallist Paul Dearing has been awarded legendary status 15 years after he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2008. Legendary status is bestowed on hockey’s Hall of Fame members who have inspired and motivated others and whose standing and regard have reached an iconic status over the years.

Paul Dearing; Kookaburras; Hockey History Project

Thu 02 May 2024

Adina Hotels to bolster hockey in Australia with extended multi-year partnership

Hockey Australia is delighted to retain its home away from home, inking a new two-year extension with exclusive accommodation partner, Adina Hotels.

Kookaburras; Hockeyroos; Adina Hotels

Mon 29 Apr 2024

Hockeyroos star in Festival finale as Jocelyn Bartram celebrates 100

The Hockeyroos are confidently entering the next stage of their Olympic campaign with a triumphant 3-0 win over Japan, to close out the Perth International Festival of Hockey.

Hockeyroos; PIFOH; Jocelyn Bartram

Mon 29 Apr 2024

China take pole position for the Perth Women’s Cup as the Hockeyroos falter

It was another twist in the tale of a burgeoning rivalry between the Hockeyroos and China, as China’s never-say-die attitude saw them claim victory in the second half of the sides’ final meeting in the Perth International Festival of Hockey.

PIFOH Hockeyroos

Wed 24 Apr 2024

Greta Hayes LGBTQ+ Role Model of the Year as Hockey Sweeps up at Pride in Sport Awards

Hockey has been recognised in a significant manner at the annual Pride in Sport Awards in Melbourne overnight, leading all sports with nine awards, celebrating the hockey community’s commitment to working in the LGBTQ+ inclusion space.

Hockeyroos; Pride in Sport; Greta Hayes

Wed 24 Apr 2024

Hockeyroos mark Brooke Peris's special 200 with gutsy draw to China

The Hockeyroos have capped a special night for NT's Brooke Peris, with a courageous second-half performance that ended in a 2-2 draw with China.

Hockeyroos; PIFOH; Perth;

Mon 22 Apr 2024

Late Mariah Williams heroics break Japanese hearts again in déjà vu fixture

The Hockeyroos and Mariah Williams have once again claimed a late fourth quarter victory against Japan in a near mirror image of the two side’s tense last meeting at the 2022 World Cup.

Hockeyroos; PIFOH

Sat 20 Apr 2024