News - Hockey Australia

The Under 14 National Hockey Championships land in Perth

The Under-14 National Championships are set to descend on sunny Perth for six days of action with hundreds of kids ready to battle it out for the first under-14 national titles on offer in Australia, with competition beginning this Sunday.

Hockey Australia Under 14 Championships Preview Tourism WA Perth

Thu 26 Sep 2024

Olympic royalty showcasing hockey’s golden era inducted into 2024 Hall of Fame

Olympic legacy in its greatest form underpins the latest nine hockey royalty inducted into Hockey Australia’s Hall of Fame.

Casey Sablowski Madonna Blyth Julie Richardson Bevan George Mark Knowles Liam de Young Matthew Wells

Thu 26 Sep 2024

Sanction Imposed on Tom Craig

Following an investigation into the arrest involving National Men’s Hockey Team athlete Tom Craig at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, Hockey Australia’s Integrity Unit has imposed a 12-month suspension. Six months of this suspension will be served fully, with the remaining six months fully suspended, contingent upon meeting conduct and behavioural requirements.

Wed 11 Sep 2024

Head Coach, Katrina Powell to lead the Hockeyroos to Los Angeles

Hockey Australia has today announced that Australian national women’s hockey Head Coach, Katrina Powell, will extend her tenure in the role. The contract extension means Katrina will guide the Hockeyroos to the next Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

Hockeyroos Katrina Powell Head Coach LA 2028

Mon 09 Sep 2024

The careers of two Hockeyroo greats come to an end

Hockey Australia's Director of High Performance, Bernard Savage reflects on the careers of Hockeyroos' Jane Claxton and Renee Taylor.

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Thu 05 Sep 2024

Best of Australian Men’s Under 21s talent named in Burras squad for 2024 Sultan of Johor Cup

An 18-strong side has been named to represent Australia’s Under 21 Men’s Hockey Team, the Burras, for the 2024 Sultan of Johor Cup in Johor, Malaysia from 19 – 26 October this year.

Burras Jay Stacy Sultan of Johor

Tue 03 Sep 2024

Kookaburras’ Coach, Colin Batch signs off after stellar eight years at the helm

Kookaburras’ Head Coach, Colin Batch, has announced he is stepping down following eight years at the helm of the men’s national hockey team.

Colin Batch Kookaburras Head Coach

Sun 01 Sep 2024

Trans-Tasman Masters hockey returns to Australia with sunny Cairns announced as host

The Masters Trans-Tasman Challenge is locked in to return to Australia for the first time in two years next year, with hundreds of athletes preparing to descend on Cairns for the first time in the competition’s history.

Hockey Australia Hockey Australia Masters Masters Trans-Tasman Cairns

Mon 26 Aug 2024

Hockeyroos and Kookaburras optimistic about future

The Australian women’s and men’s hockey teams are taking plenty of optimism from their Olympic campaigns, despite leaving Paris disappointed with their quarterfinal exits.

Hockeyroos Kookaburras Olympic Games Paris 2024 Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Fri 16 Aug 2024

Hockeyroos out in quarters: ‘We fought till the end’

The Hockeyroos have been left heartbroken, questioning ‘what could’ve been’ after their Olympic campaign ended in a devastating 2-3 loss to China in Paris.

Hockeyroos China Paris 2024 Paris 2024 Olympic Games Olympic Games

Tue 06 Aug 2024

Aussie greats collide as Hockeyroos continue medal legacy hunt

Two dual Olympic gold medallists will go head to head tomorrow night when the Australian Women’s Hockey Team take on China, in a do-or-die quarter-final.

Hockeyroos China Olympic Games Paris 2024 Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Mon 05 Aug 2024

Determined Kookas bow out to Netherlands

The Kookaburras' pursuit for their eighth medal in nine Olympic Games fell short on a quarterfinals day, going down to the Netherlands 2-0, where three medal favourites were sensationally knocked out of the race.

Kookaburras Netherlands Andrew Charter Olympic Games Paris 2024 Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Sun 04 Aug 2024

Late drama sees Hockeyroos charge into Quarters on top

The Australian Women’s Hockey Team have topped their pool and set up a quarter-final against China after unbelievable scenes unfolded in the dying minutes of their final pool match against Spain.

Hockeyroos Spain China Paris 2024 Paris 2024 Olympic Games Olympic Games

Sun 04 Aug 2024

Hockeyroos aim for unbeaten run

The Hockeyroos go into their final pool match against Spain motivated to remain at the top of the Pool B standings to secure a favourable Olympic quarterfinal berth.

Hockeyroos Spain Olympic Games Paris 2024 Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Fri 02 Aug 2024

Netherlands await Kookas in quarter-final after loss to India

The Kookaburras are swiftly turning their attention to the knockout stages of the Paris 2024 Olympics, as they continue the charge for their first Olympic gold medal in 20 years.

Kookaburras India Netherlands Paris 2024 Paris 2024 Olympic Games Olympic Games

Fri 02 Aug 2024

“Years ago we thought 200 matches was a lot" Eddie notches 450 as Kookas face India

Five-time Olympian and 2024 Paris Olympic Games flag bearer Eddie Ockenden adds another accolade to his growing list of accomplishments at the Olympics notching his 450th game for the Kookaburras in their final pool match.

Eddie Ockenden Kookaburras Eddie 450 India Paris 2024 Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Fri 02 Aug 2024

Late penalty corner stunner sees Hockeyroos retain top spot

A last minute PC masterstroke has seen the Hockeyroos pull off a thrilling comeback over Argentina to draw 3-all and hold the top spot in Pool B.

Hockeyroos Argentina Paris 2024 Paris 2024 Olympic Games Olympic Games

Thu 01 Aug 2024

Govers bags a hat-trick as Kookaburras lock in quarter-final berth

The Kookaburras have secured an early quarter-final berth, with a statement 5-0 victory over New Zealand in Paris.

Kookaburras Paris 2024 Paris 2024 Olympic Games Olympic Games New Zealand

Thu 01 Aug 2024