News - Hockey Australia

New Oceania development program a boost for aspiring officials

A newly established Oceania Officials Development Program (OODP) is anticipated to supercharge the development and opportunities for hockey umpires and officials across the Oceania region.

Oceania Officials Development Program Lyn Hill

Wed 11 May 2022

New Hockeyroos show character in comeback against Black Sticks

A youthful and largely inexperienced Hockeyroos outfit has shown plenty of promise, fighting back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with the Vantage Black Sticks in Auckland.

Hockeyroos New Zealand Trans-Tasman Series

Tue 10 May 2022

Hockeyroos excited to launch back into international hockey

A 9-month wait for the Hockeyroos to be back playing international hockey ends tomorrow (Tuesday 10 May) when they take on New Zealand in the opening match of the Trans-Taman Series in Auckland.

Hockeyroos New Zealand Jane Claxton Brooke Peris

Mon 09 May 2022

Adina Hotels backs Kookaburras and Hockeyroos

Hockey in Australia has found its ‘home away from home’, securing a 2-year partnership agreement with Adina Hotels incorporating flagship national teams, the Kookaburras and Hockeyroos.

Adina Hotels Hockeyroos Kookaburras Hockey Australia

Mon 09 May 2022

Hager relishing role to steer Australian hockey’s female pathways

Mark Hager took some time out to provide an update into his role as Hockey Australia’s National Athlete Pathway Program Technical Lead – Women.

Mark Hager Hockey Australia National Athlete Pathway Program

Mon 09 May 2022

Bob Claxton receives Life Membership of Oceania Hockey

Devoted, astute and long serving hockey advocate and servant Bob Claxton has been awarded Life Membership of the Oceania Hockey Federation (OHF).

Bob Claxton Oceania Hockey Federation David Pryles

Sat 07 May 2022

Cullum-Sanders’ amazing rise to Hockeyroo

After not even being on the radar for the Hockeyroos, Hannah Cullum-Sanders is about to cap off a remarkable five months.

Hannah Cullum-Sanders Hockeyroos

Sat 07 May 2022

COVID forces postponement of Kookaburras’ series with New Zealand

The Kookaburras will not head to Auckland for next week’s Trans-Tasman Series due to an evolving COVID situation involving the New Zealand men’s hockey team.

Kookaburras New Zealand Trans Tasman Series COVID

Fri 06 May 2022

Kookaburras’ European trio return for Trans-Tasman Series

Kookaburras Head Coach Colin Batch will welcome back three players who have been playing club hockey in Europe for the upcoming Trans-Tasman Series in Auckland.

Kookaburras Colin Batch Tim Brand Tom Craig Corey Weyer

Wed 04 May 2022

Hidden gem named in Hockeyroos squad for Trans-Tasman Series

Young untried Queenslander Hannah Cullum-Sanders is the bolter in the 22-player Hockeyroos squad for the Trans-Tasman Series against New Zealand starting on 10 May 2022.

Hockeyroos Katrina Powell Hannah Cullum-Sanders

Wed 04 May 2022

Hockey making its mark at Pride in Sport Awards

Hockey in Australia’s reputation as a leader in LGBTQ inclusion was reinforced at the annual Pride in Sport Awards in Melbourne last night.

Pride in Sport Awards Michael Johnston Hockey NSW Hockey Victoria Hockey ACT

Thu 28 Apr 2022

Maiden double for Willott as Kookaburras sweep Malaysia

The Kookaburras’ 3-0 win over Malaysia this afternoon will long live in the memory of attacker Ky Willott after he scored a maiden double to see off a stubborn Malaysia in the fourth and final match of the series in Perth.

Kookaburras Malaysia Ky Willott Jeremy Hayward Colin Batch

Thu 28 Apr 2022

Best national Under 18 hockey talent identified

The pick of Australian male and female hockey Under 18 talent who will be at their peak to succeed at the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games have been selected in the 2022 Men’s and Women’s Futures Squads.

Australian Under 18 Futures Squads Mark Hager Mark Knowles

Wed 27 Apr 2022

Hayward hat-trick fires Kookaburras past improved Malaysia

Three trademark drag flick goals from defender Jeremy Hayward has propelled the Kookaburras to a 5-0 result and third straight win over Malaysia tonight.

Kookaburras Malaysia Jeremy Hayward Jake Harvie Jake Whetton

Tue 26 Apr 2022

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

Vale Sandy Pisani OAM

Hockey Australia is mourning the passing of adored former Hockeyroo and dual Olympian Sandy Pisani who lost her battle with cancer at the age of 63.

Sandy Pisani OAM

Wed 20 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