News - Hockey Australia

Kookaburras into World Cup Semi Finals after seven goal thriller

A blistering third quarter burst and late heroics from goalkeeper Andrew Charter have sent the Kookaburras into the last four of the FIH Men’s World Cup 2023 after a tense 4-3 win over Spain in Bhubaneswar.

Kookaburras FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023

Wed 25 Jan 2023

Vale Arthur Sturgess

Hockey Australia is saddened to learn former Australian Men’s Hockey Olympic Coach Arthur Sturgess passed away on Christmas Day last year in his nursing home in Italy.

Arthur Sturgess

Tue 24 Jan 2023

Kookaburras wary but confident heading into Spain Quarter Final

The Kookaburras’ World Cup campaign continues tonight when Australia’s world number one ranked men’s hockey team take on Spain in the quarter finals in Bhubaneswar at 10pm AEDT.

Kookaburras FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023 Colin Batch

Tue 24 Jan 2023

Govers scores four as Kookaburras secure quarter final berth

Blake Govers had a day out in Rourkela as the Kookaburras scored a resounding 9-2 victory over South Africa to cement top spot in Pool A and book direct passage to the World Cup quarter finals.

Kookaburras FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023 Blake Govers

Fri 20 Jan 2023

Hockey Australia launches renewed education platform

A new HockeyEd platform has been released in conjunction with etrainu and revolutioniseSPORT that will enhance and streamline the learning and user experience.

HockeyEd

Fri 20 Jan 2023

Kookaburras play out six goal thriller with Argentina

The Kookaburras led twice before being forced to find a late equaliser in a pulsating 3-3 draw with a plucky Argentina in Bhubaneswar tonight.

Kookaburras FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023 Blake Govers

Tue 17 Jan 2023

Vale Graham ‘Joe’ Henstock

Hockey Australia is saddened to hear Life Member Graham ‘Joe’ Henstock passed away on Sunday 15 January 2023.

Graham 'Joe' Henstock

Mon 16 Jan 2023

Kookaburras send early statement with rout of France

It was the Tom and Jerry show at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar as the Kookaburras opened their 2023 World Cup campaign with an 8-0 demolition of France.

Kookaburras FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023 Tom Craig Jeremy Hayward

Fri 13 Jan 2023

Kookaburras ready for France in World Cup opener tomorrow night

The disappointment of falling heartbreakingly short at the last World Cup and Olympic Games is driving the Kookaburras as they open their 2023 World Cup campaign against France.

Kookaburras FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023 Colin Batch

Thu 12 Jan 2023

Tickets on sale for Australia Pro League matches

A feast of world class hockey is coming to Australia next month with the Hockeyroos and Kookaburras to feature in FIH Pro League ‘mini tournaments’ in Sydney and Hobart.

FIH Pro League Kookaburras Hockeyroos Sydney Hobart

Tue 10 Jan 2023

Kookaburras, Hockeyroos cruise with Holland America Line

The lure of associating with Australia’s flagship national hockey teams has been further enhanced by the announcement of a new partnership with cruise company Holland America Line.

Holland America Line Kookaburras Hockeyroos

Mon 09 Jan 2023

Vale Brian Glencross 1941-2022

Hockey Australia is mourning the passing of a great of hockey in Australia, Brian Glencross OAM.

Brian Glencross

Fri 30 Dec 2022

Hockey Australia Indoor Championships to kick start 2023

Brisbane will welcome Australia’s best indoor hockey players from five age categories for the 2023 Hockey Australia Indoor Championships being held from 3-25 January.

2023 Hockey Australia Indoor Championships

Fri 30 Dec 2022

Jillaroos to host series against Japan on Gold Coast

Australia’s Under 21 Women’s Team the Jillaroos have secured more valuable international competition in the lead up to the 2023 Junior World Cup with confirmation of four matches against Japan on the Gold Coast in February.

Jillaroos Stacia Strain Mark Hager Gold Coast

Wed 21 Dec 2022

Australian team announced for 2023 Indoor Women’s World Cup

The Australian Indoor Women’s Team for the 2023 FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup has been named following successful selection camps in Brisbane.

Australian Women's Indoor Hockey Team FIH Indoor World Cup Mark Sandhu

Wed 21 Dec 2022

New quartet selected in 2023 Men’s National Development Squad

A group of 15 athletes, including four new additions, have been announced in the 2023 Men’s National Development Squad (NDS), which is regarded as Australia’s best male hockey talent outside the Kookaburras squad.

2023 Men's National Development Squad Colin Batch

Thu 15 Dec 2022

Burras and Jillaroos go undefeated against Junior Black Sticks

Australia’s Under 21 Men’s and Women’s Teams both registered two wins and a draw in the three Oceania Junior World Cup Qualifiers against their New Zealand counterparts in Canberra.

Burras Jillaroos Jay Stacy

Wed 14 Dec 2022

Kookaburras’ 2023 World Cup team announced

The Kookaburras team for the 15th edition of the FIH Men’s World Cup being held in India from 13-29 January 2023 has been selected.

Kookaburras Colin Batch 2023 World Cup

Mon 12 Dec 2022