News - Hockey Australia

History-making Kookaburras and Hockeyroos announced for Paris 2024 Olympic Games

The Hockeyroos and Kookaburras are primed to continue hockey's Olympic legacy, as the 16-strong women's and men's Olympic teams were today unveiled by the Australian Olympic Committee at Aquinas College in Perth.

2024 Paris Olympics Kookaburras Hockeyroos Squad Announcement

Mon 01 Jul 2024

Hockeyroos conquer world number three Germany in thrilling shootout win

The Hockeyroos are brimming with confidence after continuing their winning run of form in London with a resurgent penalty shootout win over Germany.

FIH Pro League Hockeyroos

Mon 10 Jun 2024

Rebecca Greiner double leads Hockeyroos to dominant win over Great Britain

The Hockeyroos have got off to a blistering start in London, defeating Great Britain 3-0 in the opening match of the final stage of Season 5 of the FIH Pro League.

FIH Pro League Hockeyroos

Sun 09 Jun 2024

"It's a bit of a love story for me" - Hockeyroos star Penny Squibb celebrates 50 against Argentina

In a silver lining to the Hockeyroos 5-0 loss to Argentina, Tambellup's Penny Squibb celebrated her 50th match for the Hockeyroos, five years after her debut in November 2018.

Penny Squibb FIH Pro League Hockeyroos

Fri 31 May 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

Dates set! Hockeyroos & Kookaburras primed for Olympic Showdown

Four months out from the start of the Paris 2024 Olympics, the dates have been set for the Hockeyroos and Kookaburras, unveiling a jam-packed world-class schedule.

Kookaburras Hockeyroos Paris 2024 Olympics

Wed 06 Mar 2024

Hockey Australia statement regarding FIH Pro League seasons 6-8

Hockey Australia advises the timeframe on a decision whether the Hockeyroos and Kookaburras will participate in seasons 6-8 of the FIH Pro League has been extended until 20 February 2024.

FIH Pro League Kookaburras Hockeyroos

Thu 09 Nov 2023

Hockey to receive Commonwealth Games Australia ‘Green2Gold2Great’ funding

Australia’s national hockey teams, the Kookaburras and Hockeyroos, have received a welcome funding injection, with hockey named amongst 22 sports to benefit from the Commonwealth Games Australia’s (CGA) Green2Gold2Great initiative.

Commonwealth Games Kookaburras Hockeyroos Hockey Australia

Tue 10 Oct 2023

The star of Nova Peris OAM continues to rise

Nova Peris’ legacy and standing as one of Australia’s best athletes has been further accentuated after she was announced as one of seven new inductees into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame (SAHOF).

Nova Peris Sport Australia Hall of Fame Hockeyroos

Wed 04 Oct 2023

Hockeyroos and Kookaburras secure additional support for Paris

The Hockeyroos’ and Kookaburras’ pathway to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games has received another significant boost courtesy of a second stream of funding from the Australian Sports Commission.

Australian Sports Commission Kookaburras Hockeyroos David Pryles

Fri 22 Sep 2023

Pathway to Paris: special Q&A with CEO David Pryles

With the Hockeyroos and Kookaburras confirming their spots at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Hockey Australia CEO David Pryles took some time to reflect on the teams’ achievements this year and what will be a massive 12 months ahead.

David Pryles Kookaburras Hockeyroos Australian Sports Commission

Tue 12 Sep 2023

Update on future participation of Hockey Australia in the FIH Pro League

Hockey Australia is committed to the need for an organised and structured international programme from the end of 2024 to 2027.

FIH Pro League Kookaburras Hockeyroos Hockey Australia

Mon 11 Sep 2023

Hockeyroos Paris bound after winning Oceania Cup

The Hockeyroos will compete at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games after winning the third and final Oceania Cup match 3-2 over New Zealand in Whangarei.

Oceania Cup Hockeyroos Brooke Peris Grace Stewart Steph Kershaw Courtney Schonell

Sun 13 Aug 2023

Hockeyroos inch closer to Olympic qualification after stalemate

A 51st minute equaliser from Rosie Malone has the Hockeyroos within touching distance of a spot at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games as Match 2 of the Oceania Cup against New Zealand finished 1-1 in Whangarei.

Oceania Cup Hockeyroos Rosie Malone Grace Stewart

Sat 12 Aug 2023

Hockeyroos and Kookaburras primed for Olympic qualifiers

The Hockeyroos and Kookaburras will attempt to secure their spot at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games when the Oceania Cup begins in Whangarei, New Zealand tomorrow.

Oceania Cup Hockeyroos Kookaburras Katrina Powell Colin Batch Grace Stewart Aran Zalewski

Wed 09 Aug 2023

Hockeyroos and Kookaburras secure funding from WA Government

The Hockeyroos’ and Kookaburras’ pursuit for gold at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games has been given another significant boost with the Western Australian Government announcing an additional $400,000 investment into Australia’s flagship national hockey teams.

Western Australian Government Hockeyroos Kookaburras David Templeman David Pryles

Tue 01 Aug 2023

Hockeyroos and Kookaburras to benefit from new ASC grant program

Hockey Australia is thrilled to have been allocated additional high performance funding as part of the $20 million Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Preparation Fund announced by the Australian Sports Commission today.

Australian Sports Commission Kookaburras Hockeyroos David Pryles

Tue 25 Jul 2023

Schedule released for Season 5 of FIH Pro League

The Kookaburras and Hockeyroos fixtures for the FIH Pro League 2023-24 Season have been confirmed following the announcement of the schedule by the International Hockey Federation.

FIH Pro League Kookaburras Hockeyroos David Pryles

Thu 20 Jul 2023