News - Hockey Australia

Squad Announcement: Hockeyroos primed & ready to headline FIH Pro League’s return to Sydney

The Hockeyroos are eager to get 2025 off to a winning start, naming an energetic squad mixed with experience and in-form new talent for the FIH Pro League’s return to Sydney for the first time in two years.

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Thu 23 Jan 2025

Seven to remain the Home of Hockey, with extended three-year partnership

The best of Australian hockey will remain live and free on Seven and 7plus Sport, with Hockey Australia and the Seven Network today announcing a long-term partnership extension.

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Tue 21 Jan 2025

World-class Indoor 2025 World Cup Squads Announced!

The Australian National Indoor hockey teams are primed for a history-making performance at the 2025 Indoor World Cup in Croatia, today unveiling experienced 12-strong women’s and men’s national teams.

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Fri 20 Dec 2024

"Incredibly proud", Queensland stars Jake Whetton and Daniel Beale announce retirement

Two of Queensland's greatest midfielders, Jake Whetton and Daniel Beale, have announced their retirement from international hockey, officially bringing down the curtain after 521 collective international matches for the Kookaburras.

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Fri 20 Dec 2024

A thank you to the Australian Hockey Community from the Hockey Australia CEO

A thank you to the Australian Hockey Community from Hockey Australia CEO David Pryles.

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Thu 19 Dec 2024

Mark Hager leads Kookaburras into a new era with competitive 2025 Squad

Kookaburras head coach Mark Hager is leading the men’s national team into an exciting new era, naming an initial 17-strong Kookaburras 2025 squad that boasts experience and impressive young talent.

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Mon 16 Dec 2024

Burras and Jillaroos teams unveiled to secure 2025 Junior World Cup berths

The depth of Australian hockey talent will be on full display when the Jillaroos and Burras fight for Junior World Cup qualification in New Zealand next month.

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Wed 11 Dec 2024

Electric new talent bolsters powerful 2025 Hockeyroos Squad

A raft of returning, exciting talent will strengthen a confident Hockeyroos squad heading into 2025 and beyond as head coach Katrina Powell names a 24-strong lineup with an eye to the LA 2028 Olympic Games.

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Mon 09 Dec 2024

Full circle for Australia's most-capped hockey player ever Eddie Ockenden, as he retires after two decades

Kookaburras legend Eddie Ockenden has called time on his international hockey career, leaving behind an unprecedented legacy that saw him become a five-time Olympian as he amassed a record 451 international appearances for Australia.

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Wed 04 Dec 2024

Hall of Famer Richard Aggiss recognised with Presidential honour

One of Australian hockey’s greatest contributors has received the sport’s highest Presidential honour, with former Kookaburras coach Richard Aggiss AM awarded a President’s Award at the FIH Stars Awards in Oman.

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Wed 04 Dec 2024

Young hockey players shine as Ellie Cole inspires next gen at APM Hockey For All Clinics

Young hockey players across Australia have been able to enjoy many moments of joy, all while being inspired by Australia’s Most Decorated Female Paralympian at APM’s Hockey For All Clinics.

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Tue 03 Dec 2024

Landmark ASC investment package a golden start for Australian hockey

Hockey Australia welcomes the ground breaking sports investment package from the Australian Sports Commission (ASC), marking a major milestone for Australian hockey as it starts preparations for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

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Fri 29 Nov 2024

'2024 has been a special year' - Matt Dawson calls time on storied 10-year career

Kookaburras defender Matt Dawson has announced his retirement from international hockey four months after deciding to save his hockey career to compete at his third Olympic Games.

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Thu 21 Nov 2024

Former Kookaburras captain Mark Hager appointed Kookaburras Head Coach

Former Kookaburras captain and Olympic bronze medallist, Mark Hager has today been announced as the new coach of the national men’s hockey team, the Kookaburras, and will lead the side to the LA 2028 Olympic Games and beyond.

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Fri 15 Nov 2024

Australia's most-capped goalkeeper ever, Andrew Charter calls time after 13-year career

Australia's great wall of defence, Andrew Charter has called time on his international hockey career just seven months after he made history by becoming Australia's most-capped goalkeeper ever.

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Thu 14 Nov 2024

High Performance Centre of Excellence in Perth gets major sign off

The development of Hockey Australia’s brand-new Hockey Australia Centre of Excellence has received the green light after the Western Australian Government recently completed negotiations to sign the development deed with Curtin University.

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Wed 13 Nov 2024

Hockey Australia extends partnership with SportsLink Travel

Hockey Australia is proud to extend its partnership with SportsLink Travel, continuing its commitment as the non-exclusive Travel and Tour partner of Hockey Australia.

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Wed 13 Nov 2024

Steve Rogers becomes first Australian to win FIH Umpire of the Year

Queensland umpire Steve Rogers has been recognised with the sport’s highest honour, awarded 2024 FIH Umpire of the Year after a history-making season officiating at the highest level.

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Fri 08 Nov 2024