News - Hockey Australia

Netherlands to provide stern test for Hockeyroos and Kookaburras

The Hockeyroos and Kookaburras have had valuable hit outs against Ireland ahead of their FIH Pro League matches against the Netherlands in Eindhoven.

Kookaburras Hockeyroos FIH Pro League Colin Batch Katrina Powell

Thu 08 Jun 2023

Batch extends opportunities in Kookaburras’ Europe squad

A 20-player Kookaburras squad has been selected for FIH Pro League matches against the Netherlands and Belgium to be played in Europe from 8-20 June.

Kookaburras Colin Batch Ash Thomas Aran Zalewski

Wed 24 May 2023

Kookaburras end Christchurch FIH Pro League leg on a high

Two goals in each half have seen the Kookaburras withstand a strong challenge from New Zealand to finish their FIH Pro League ‘mini tournament’ with a 4-2 victory in Christchurch.

Kookaburras FIH Pro League Lachlan Sharp

Sun 30 Apr 2023

Kookaburras and Great Britain play out FIH Pro League thriller

The Kookaburras have earnt a shootout bonus point victory over Great Britain in an enthralling FIH Pro League encounter in Christchurch after scores were locked 3-3 at full time.

Kookaburras FIH Pro League Joel Rintala

Sat 29 Apr 2023

Rintala hat-trick fires Kookaburras past Black Sticks

A three-goal burst from Joel Rintala in just his second international has propelled the Kookaburras to a commanding 3-0 win over New Zealand in their FIH Pro League match in Christchurch this afternoon.

Kookaburras FIH Pro League Joel Rintala

Tue 25 Apr 2023

Kookaburras fall just short against Great Britain

A stellar performance from Great Britain’s goalkeepers has spoilt Jake Whetton’s 250th game and Joel Rintala’s debut as the Kookaburras finished on the wrong side of a 2-1 scoreline.

Kookaburras FIH Pro League Daniel Beale Ky Willott

Sun 23 Apr 2023

Debutant named in Kookaburras for FIH Pro League in Christchurch

Another Kookaburra will make his debut, while two experienced campaigners return after the announcement of the Kookaburras team for the FIH Pro League series in Christchurch.

Kookaburras Colin Batch Joel Rintala Daniel Beale Andrew Charter FIH Pro League

Tue 11 Apr 2023

Kookaburras edged out by India in shootout

The Kookaburras have ended their FIH Pro League ‘mini tournament’ in Rourkela with a 4-3 shootout loss to host nation India after scores were locked 2-2 at the end of full time.

Kookaburras FIH Pro League Nathan Ephraums

Thu 16 Mar 2023

Kookaburras topple Germany in FIH Pro League

Two stunning first quarter strikes and resolute defending have given the Kookaburras a 2-1 win over world champions Germany in the FIH Pro League in India.

Kookaburras FIH Pro League Jake Whetton Jack Welch

Wed 15 Mar 2023

Kookaburras play out nine-goal thriller against India

A gallant never-say-die Kookaburras outfit has gone down to a Harmanpreet Singh inspired India 5-4 in a pulsating FIH Pro League encounter at Rourkela’s Birsa Munda Stadium.

Kookaburras FIH Pro League

Mon 13 Mar 2023

Kookaburras quartet make debut in narrow loss to world champions'

The Kookaburras have been edged out 1-0 by world champions Germany in the FIH Pro League in Rourkela tonight as Hayden Beltz, Anand Gupte, Ben Staines and Davis Atkin became the latest players to debut for Australia’s iconic national men’s hockey team.

Kookaburras FIH Pro League

Sun 12 Mar 2023

New look Kookaburras face massive FIH Pro League test

A Kookaburras squad featuring four debutants will get a stunning taste of international hockey as they come up against host nation India and recently crowned world champions Germany.

Kookaburras Colin Batch FIH Pro League Anand Gupte Davis Atkin Ben Staines Hayden Beltz

Fri 10 Mar 2023

Clinical Spain rolls on in Hobart

Spain have continued their dream run in Hobart after defeating the Kookaburras 3-1 on the penultimate day of the FIH Pro League mini tournament in the Tasmanian capital.

Kookaburras FIH Pro League Blake Govers

Sat 04 Mar 2023

Kookaburras find their mojo to overcome Argentina

The Kookaburras have returned to winning ways with a character filled 3-0 victory over Argentina in their FIH Pro League match at the Tasmanian Hockey Centre.

Kookaburras FIH Pro League Jacob Anderson

Fri 03 Mar 2023

Spain prevail over Kookaburras in FIH Pro League

It was a case of full ‘Marcs’ as a brace to Marc Reyne and a late winner to Marc Miralles secured Spain a 4-2 defeat of the Kookaburras in their FIH Pro League match in Hobart.

Kookaburras FIH Pro League Jayden Atkinson

Wed 01 Mar 2023

Argentina pip Kookaburras in Pro League shootout

Two final quarter goals saw Argentina spoil the homecoming of local stars Eddie Ockenden, Josh Beltz and Jack Welch as the South Americans defeated the Kookaburras 4-2 in a penalty shootout in their FIH Pro League match in Hobart.

Kookaburras FIH Pro League Jeremy Hayward Josh Beltz

Tue 28 Feb 2023

Kookaburras teams announced for Hobart and Rourkela Pro League

Kookaburras Head Coach Colin Batch will use the team’s forthcoming two FIH Pro League series in Hobart and India to ‘open up selection’ by providing opportunities for players to stake their claims in the Kookaburras line up.

Kookaburras Colin Batch FIH Pro League

Tue 21 Feb 2023

Kookaburras miss out on bronze to the Netherlands

A seven minute purple patch from the Netherlands has consigned the Kookaburras to a fourth place finish at the 2023 FIH World Cup after the Europeans triumphed 3-1 in the bronze medal match in India tonight.

Kookaburras FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023 Jeremy Hayward Jake Harvie

Mon 30 Jan 2023