News - Hockey Australia

Kookaburras survive tenacious challenge from hosts

The world number one ranked Kookaburras opened their Olympic campaign with a 5-3 victory over host nation Japan, to successfully begin their gold medal assault at the Oi Hockey Stadium on Day 1 (Saturday).

Kookaburras Hockeyroos Tokyo 2020 Olympics Colin Batch Tim Brand

Sat 24 Jul 2021

Tokyo 2020 - Kookaburras v Japan Preview

The wait is over and the stage is set as the world number one ranked Kookaburras open the Tokyo 2020 Olympic hockey tournament against host nation Japan on Saturday 24 July.

Kookaburras Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Fri 23 Jul 2021

Coverage details for Kookaburras and Hockeyroos at Tokyo 2020

All of the ways to watch, follow and stay across the Hockeyroos and Kookaburras competing at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

Kookaburras Hockeyroos Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Thu 15 Jul 2021

Reserves named for Kookaburras and Hockeyroos Olympic teams

Kookaburras Head Coach Colin Batch and Hockeyroos Head Coach Katrina Powell have announced the athletes who will head to Tokyo as reserves for the upcoming Olympic Games.

Kookaburras Hockeyroos Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Mon 05 Jul 2021

Kookaburras make it two from two over Black Sticks

Goals in either half have given the world number one ranked Kookaburras a 2-0 victory over New Zealand in their final international match before the Olympics.

Kookaburras New Zealand FIH Pro League

Sun 27 Jun 2021

Potent Kookaburras put seven past Black Sticks

The Kookaburras have put on a scoring exhibition, winning a 7-3 goal fest against New Zealand in their FIH Pro League match at Perth Hockey Stadium.

Kookaburras New Zealand FIH Pro League

Sat 26 Jun 2021

Final games for Kookaburras and Hockeyroos before Tokyo

The public of Perth will get the opportunity to farewell the Olympic bound Kookaburras and Hockeyroos when Australia’s national hockey teams take on New Zealand this weekend in the FIH Pro League.

Kookaburras Hockeyroos FIH Pro League

Fri 25 Jun 2021

Kookaburras team named for Tokyo Olympics

The Australian Olympic Committee has announced the Kookaburras team who will represent Australia in men’s hockey at Tokyo 2020.

Kookaburras Colin Batch Eddie Ockenden Ian Chesterman Tokyo 2020 Australian Olympic Team

Mon 14 Jun 2021

Kookaburras end Trans-Tasman Series on a high

A dominant start and a barnstorming finish have seen the Kookaburras round off their Trans-Tasman Series with a 5-1 victory over New Zealand.

Kookaburras Trans-Tasman Series

Tue 01 Jun 2021

Kookaburras clinch series over improved Blacksticks

The Kookaburras have an unassailable lead in the Trans-Tasman Series after winning the third match 4-2 against New Zealand.

Kookaburras Trans-Tasman Series

Sun 30 May 2021

Kookaburras beat Blacksticks to celebrate Govers milestone

Blake Govers marked his 100th international appearance with a goal while Nathan Ephraums scored his first as the Kookaburras accounted for New Zealand 3-0.

Kookaburras Blake Govers Nathan Ephraums

Fri 28 May 2021

Kookaburras make winning return

There may have been 446 days since their last international but the Kookaburras resumed where they left off, defeating New Zealand 3-1 in the opening match of the Trans-Tasman Series.

Kookaburras Sentinel Homes Trans-Tasman Series

Thu 27 May 2021

Hockeyroos and Kookaburras raring to go for Trans-Tasman Series

The Kookaburras and Hockeyroos will end their international hockey drought tomorrow night when they take on the Blacksticks in the Sentinel Trans-Tasman Series.

Kookaburras Hockeyroos Sentinel Homes Trans-Tasman Series

Wed 26 May 2021

Last opportunity for Kookaburras to push for Olympic selection

The upcoming four match test series against New Zealand will be a major determinant to who will represent Australia in the men’s hockey tournament at the Tokyo Olympics.

Kookaburras Sentinel Homes Trans-Tasman Series Colin Batch

Thu 20 May 2021

Hockeyroos and Kookaburras confirmed for Pro League matches

Australia’s flagship national hockey teams, the Hockeyroos and Kookaburras, will play matches against New Zealand on 26/27 June in Perth.

Kookaburras Hockeyroos FIH Pro League New Zealand

Tue 11 May 2021

Hockeyroos and Kookaburras home Pro League matches postponed

Australia’s scheduled international FIH Pro League matches in the lead up to the Tokyo Olympics have been postponed, Hockey Australia and the FIH have confirmed.

Kookaburras Hockeyroos FIH Pro League

Thu 08 Apr 2021

Solitary change to 2021 squad underlines Kookaburras strength

Australia’s men’s hockey team, the Kookaburras, will head into the rescheduled Tokyo Olympic year with one new inclusion to its 2021 squad.

Kookaburras Colin Batch Dylan Martin

Tue 01 Dec 2020

Super Camp to determine Kookaburras squad for Olympic year

Australia's best men's hockey players will put it all on the line as they vie for selection in the 2021 Kookaburras squad during a Super Camp in Perth from 6-16 November.

Kookaburras Colin Batch Super Camp

Thu 05 Nov 2020