News - Hockey Australia

Oceania Cup launches in Darwin

World-renowned rivalry and a hometown hero headline international hockey’s return to Darwin from 4 - 7 September

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Tue 02 Sep 2025

Veteran Kookaburras trio set to spearhead 2026 World Cup campaign

The Kookaburras are proud to announce that Jeremy Hayward, Tim Howard and Josh Beltz will co-captain the Australian men’s hockey team for the 2026 FIH World Cup campaign.

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Mon 01 Sep 2025

Q&A: Hockeyroo Claire Colwill on Pressure Moments, Mental Prep and the Road to World Cup Qualification

With the 2025 Oceania Cup doubling as a 2026 FIH World Cup qualifier, the Hockeyroos face one of their biggest tests. Claire Colwill sat down with us to offer her insight into pressure games, mental preparation, and how to make these big moments count.

Hockeyroos Claire Colwill Oceania Cup Q&A

Fri 29 Aug 2025

Burras named for crucial pre-Junior World Cup showdown

Eighteen Burras have been named to contest the Sultan of Johor Cup in October, in what will be a vital, last-minute pre-Junior World Cup hit out, before the World Cup squad is named at the end of October.

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Thu 28 Aug 2025

Squad Announcement: Stars return and tough calls define Hager’s 18 for 2025 Oceania Cup

Bold omissions and the return of star firepower headline Kookaburras Coach Mark Hager’s 18- man squad for next week’s 2025 Oceania Cup in Darwin.

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Wed 27 Aug 2025

Squad Announcement: Hockeyroos unleash star studded lineup for World Cup Qualification showdown

The Hockeyroos are primed for their 2026 FIH World Cup qualification showdown at the Oceania Cup in Darwin, unveiling a formidable lineup to take on New Zealand in a best-of-three Test Series.

Hockeyroos Oceania Cup Black Sticks Katrina Powell Abby Wilson Courtney Schonell

Wed 27 Aug 2025

Local Artists to shape Australia’s world-class hockey High Performance Centre of Excellence

Hockey Australia has welcomed the WA Government’s announcement that local artists Jon Tarry and James Morton, in collaboration with Noongar Elder Sharyn Egan, have been awarded the $576,000 public art contract for the $163 million Australian Hockey Centre.

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Tue 26 Aug 2025

Own a piece of hockey history with MatchWornShirt and Hockey Australia’s brand-new partnership

Hockey fans can now own an exclusive piece of the game’s history through an exciting new partnership with MatchWornShirt, a global leader in authentic sports memorabilia.

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Tue 26 Aug 2025

Hockey Australia and The Pass join forces to amp game-day experience

Game day just got a serious upgrade for hockey players in all corners of Australia, thanks to a brand-new partnership between Hockey Australia and The Pass, one of the country’s fastest growing Hospitality loyalty programs.

The Pass

Mon 11 Aug 2025

Acknowledging the 1980 Olympic Men’s and Women’s Hockey Teams - An open letter from Hockey Australia CEO David Pryles

1980 Moscow Olympics Olympics David Pryles

Wed 30 Jul 2025

Pathway to Brisbane 2032: Hockey Australia Announces Under-18 Futures Squads

Australia’s next generation of hockey stars has been unveiled, with Hockey Australia naming two strong Under-18 National Futures Squads for 2025/2026, in what is a key step in the sport’s high performance pathway.

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Fri 25 Jul 2025

Partners Wealth Group to support hockey Alumni in groundbreaking partnership

Hockey Australia is proud to celebrate the incredible value and legacy of its alumni community with the announcement of its first official Alumni partnership, formed with Partners Wealth Group.

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Wed 23 Jul 2025

Legacy in every stitch - How Hockey’s new RAP and First Nations strip are strengthening cultural connection

For the Kookaburras and the Hockeyroos, there’s something deeply moving about wearing a uniform that tells a story, one woven with culture, pride, and the legacy of generations.

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Sat 12 Jul 2025

Hockey launches new National Integrity Management Platform and reporting hotline

Hockey Australia, together with all Member Associations, has launched a new national integrity management platform and reporting hotline aligned with the National Integrity Framework. This marks a significant step in the sport’s commitment to providing safe, fair and inclusive environments for everyone involved in hockey.

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Mon 30 Jun 2025

Germany deny Kookaburras fairytale finale with 5-0 defeat in Berlin

The Kookaburras have wrapped up their 2024/25 FIH Pro League campaign with a 5-0 loss to Germany in Berlin, in what was a tough end to an intense European tour.

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Thu 26 Jun 2025

Kookaburras undone by German second-half blitz in Berlin

The Kookaburras' have gone down to Germany 2-3 in Berlin, in their first of two games against the hosts as they look to end their FIH Pro League season on a high.

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Wed 25 Jun 2025

Kookaburras title defence denied by England who break an 11-year hoodoo

England have ended the Kookaburras' title defence at the FIH Pro League in London, with a 2-1 win to beat Australia for the first time in 11 years.

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Mon 23 Jun 2025

Hockeyroos beat Germany in thrilling finale ahead of crucial World Cup Qualifiers

The Hockeyroos have beaten Germany 4-3 in their FIH Pro League season finale. Attention now turns to the crucial 2026 World Cup Qualifiers at the Oceania Cup in Darwin, where they'll take on New Zealand in a three-match Series from 4-7 September.

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Mon 23 Jun 2025