News - Hockey Australia

Kookaburras put seven past Malaysia in dominant display

Jack Welch and Blake Govers both struck twice and debutant Ben Rennie kept a clean sheet to steer the Kookaburras to a 7-0 rout of Malaysia in the second match of their series in Perth.

Kookaburras Malaysia Jack Welch Blake Govers Ben Rennie

Sun 24 Apr 2022

Three debut in Kookaburras’ series opening win over Malaysia

Debutants James Collins, Craig Marais and Ky Willott have become the latest in the distinguished list of those to represent Australia’s national men’s hockey team as the Kookaburras recorded a 3-0 win against Malaysia in Perth.

Kookaburras Colin Batch Malaysia James Collins Craig Marais Ky Willott

Sat 23 Apr 2022

First match of Kookaburras’ series with Malaysia cancelled

The opening match of the Kookaburras’ series against Malaysia in Perth will now be played on Saturday 23 April, not this Thursday as initially scheduled.

Kookaburras Malaysia

Tue 19 Apr 2022

Kookaburras and Hockeyroos to take on Black Sticks in Auckland

The Kookaburras and Hockeyroos will reignite their Trans-Tasman rivalries with New Zealand in a 4-match day series at the National Hockey Centre in Auckland from 10-15 May 2022.

Kookaburras Hockeyroos Trans-Tasman Series New Zealand Vantage Black Sticks

Thu 14 Apr 2022

Kookaburras to host Malaysia in five match series

Australia’s world number one ranked men’s hockey team, the Kookaburras will play their first internationals since last year’s Tokyo Olympics when they take on Malaysia in Perth.

Kookaburras Colin Batch Malaysia James Collins Ben Rennie Craig Marais Ky Willott

Thu 07 Apr 2022

Hockey schedule and pools released for 2022 Commonwealth Games

The Kookaburras and Hockeyroos have learnt their opponents for the Pool Stage of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games after the official hockey schedule was released.

Kookaburras Hockeyroos Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Colin Batch Katrina Powell

Thu 10 Mar 2022

Batch: Key for Kookaburras is to keep improving

With the Kookaburras squad for 2022 locked and loaded, Head Coach Colin Batch knows the hard work and preparation that needs to happen for the big challenges that lie ahead.

Kookaburras Colin Batch

Wed 23 Feb 2022

Kookaburras contingent competing in Europe

There is a distinct Australian influence in two of Europe’s top men’s hockey leagues with a host of Kookaburras playing at clubs in the Netherlands and Belgium.

Kookaburras Tom Craig Tim Brand Trent Mitton Matt Dawson Lachlan Sharp Corey Weyer Jack Welch

Fri 15 Oct 2021

Silver lining for courageous Kookaburras

The Kookaburras’ dream of an Olympic gold medal has ended in a heartbreaking penalty shoot-out but the result comes with a silver lining for a team who proved against all odds to be among the world’s best.

Kookaburras Tokyo 2020 Olympics Olympic Final Colin Batch Eddie Ockenden

Fri 06 Aug 2021

Kookaburras ready for their golden date with destiny

Co-captain Eddie Ockenden is hoping it will be fourth time lucky when the Kookaburras meet Belgium in a highly anticipated Olympic Men’s Hockey Final tomorrow night.

Kookaburras Tokyo 2020 Olympics Gold Medal Match Colin Batch Eddie Ockenden

Wed 04 Aug 2021

Kookaburras fly into Gold Medal Match

The Kookaburras will play off for the gold medal after an outstanding 3-1 victory over European powerhouse Germany.

Kookaburras Tokyo 2020 Olympics Germany

Tue 03 Aug 2021

Battle-hardened Kookaburras ready for German onslaught

The Kookaburras go into their sudden death semi-final against four-time Olympic champions Germany battle-hardened and with enormous belief after their epic quarter-final victory over the Netherlands.

Kookaburras Tokyo 2020 Olympics Colin Batch Germany

Tue 03 Aug 2021

Kookaburras knock out Dutch in Olympic shootout

The Kookaburras have kept their gold medal hopes alive, defeating European champions the Netherlands in a heart-stopping penalty shoot-out to secure their place in the Olympic Semi Finals in Tokyo.

Kookaburras Tokyo 2020 Olympics Colin Batch Tim Brand Tom Wickham

Sun 01 Aug 2021

Tokyo 2020 - Kookaburras v Netherlands Quarter Final Preview

The Kookaburras need to overcome two-time Olympic champions the Netherlands to keep their gold medal hopes alive in a must-win quarter final at Oi Hockey Stadium on Sunday.

Kookaburras Tokyo 2020 Olympics Colin Batch Netherlands

Sat 31 Jul 2021

Spain draw valuable lead in for Kookaburras

A blistering Spanish goal in the final 48 seconds has ended the Kookaburras’ winning run at Tokyo 2020 but the 1-1 result ensured the Australians finish top of Pool A heading into the Quarter Finals.

Kookaburras Tokyo 2020 Olympics Spain Tom Wickham Colin Batch Aran Zalewski

Fri 30 Jul 2021

Tokyo 2020 - Kookaburras v Spain Preview

The Kookaburras will play their first match against a European team in almost 18 months when they take on Spain in their final pool match at the Tokyo Olympic Games.

Kookaburras Tokyo 2020 Olympics Spain Colin Batch

Thu 29 Jul 2021

Kookaburras grind out gritty win over Black Sticks

The Kookaburras have celebrated defender Matt Dawson’s 150th game and secured their best Olympic Pool round results since the 1988 Seoul Olympics after overcoming a dogged New Zealand 4-2.

Kookaburras Tokyo 2020 Olympics Matt Dawson Tim Brand New Zealand

Thu 29 Jul 2021

Tokyo 2020 - Kookaburras v New Zealand Preview

Kookaburras Head Coach Colin Batch has warned familiarity could be a curse when it comes to his side’s penultimate Pool match against the Black Sticks in Tokyo tonight.

Kookaburras Tokyo 2020 Olympics New Zealand

Wed 28 Jul 2021