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.
Taylor preparing for ‘skilful, fast, fiery’ 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.
Rachael Lynch named FIH 2019 Female Goalkeeper of the Year
Hockeyroo Rachael Lynch has claimed arguably the biggest individual honour of her career after being announced as the FIH Female Goalkeeper of the Year for 2019.
Hockey’s bushfire relief contribution hits $100,000
Hockey Australia is delighted to announce over $100,000 has been raised for bushfire relief following the recent FIH Pro League matches in Sydney plus various other fundraisers by hockey clubs, teams, and current and former players.
Whetton sees plenty of positives ahead of tough India test
Fresh from a few days off after consecutive defeats of Great Britain and making his 200th Kookaburras appearance, Jake Whetton took away much more than just the five points from the weekend in Sydney.
Hockeyroos’ FIH Pro League matches against China called off
The Hockeyroos’ upcoming FIH Pro League matches against China in Changzhou scheduled for 14/15 March will not be played due to the ongoing concerns surrounding the coronavirus.
Kookas coaching clinics prove a hit despite the heat
A host of aspiring young hockey players have had an experience to remember after taking part in coaching clinics organised by the Kookaburras.
Hockeyroos awarded the points after match cancelled
The Hockeyroos have taken maximum points from their two FIH Pro League encounters against Great Britain after persistent lighting and thunderstorms saw tonight’s second match cancelled.
Kookaburras put Great Britain to the sword in Sydney
The Kookaburras have produced a scintillating attacking display to thrash Great Britain 5-1 in their FIH Pro League match in Sydney to move up to third position on the table.
Stewart strikes late to snatch gritty Hockeyroos win
A brilliant tomahawk goal from Grace Stewart at the death has earned the Hockeyroos a nail biting 2-1 victory against Olympic title holders Great Britain in their FIH Pro League match in Sydney tonight.
Kookaburras’ character comes to the fore in shootout win over GB
The Kookaburras have fought back from two goals down to secure an incredible 3-1 penalty shootout win against Great Britain after scores were locked 4-4 at full time in their FIH Pro League encounter at the Sydney Olympic Park Hockey Centre.
Australian hockey umpires to feature in world first
Two of Australia’s best hockey umpires have been selected by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) for what is a first in top tier international hockey.
Hockeyroos defensive duo set for milestones
The Hockeyroos will celebrate two major individual milestones on match day 1 of their FIH Pro League weekend against Great Britain with Edwina Bone and Karri McMahon to play their 200th and 150th internationals respectively.
Hockeyroos keen to continue run over 2016 gold medallists
The Hockeyroos enter their back-to-back FIH Pro League matches against Great Britain in Sydney this weekend with a string of positive recent results over the reigning Olympic champions, and it’s a record they are eager to extend.
Extra incentives for Kookaburras to rebound against Great Britain
If there was not enough motivation already, the debut of a rising star plus two significant individual player milestones adds further incentive for the Kookaburras when they take on Great Britain in the FIH Pro League at Sydney Olympic Park starting tomorrow.
200 game milestone really special for family man Whetton
Jake Whetton is a proud father, husband, son, teammate, Queenslander, Kookaburra, and on Saturday he will join an elite group to play 200 games for Australia's men's hockey team.
Over $30,000 raised and counting for bushfire relief
The total amount raised by Hockey Australia and the country’s hockey community for the bushfire crisis has surpassed $30,000 after the weekend’s FIH Pro League matches and the conclusion of the Australian Indoor Hockey Festival.
Jillaroos team named for first 2020 internationals
A 20-player Jillaroos team (Australia’s Junior Women’s Hockey Team) has been announced for four matches against Japan’s Junior Women’s Team to be played in Canberra in late February.