News - Hockey Australia

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

Matt Swann - One on One

Gold medals, individual accolades, over 200 internationals. Matt Swann retires from the Kookaburras as one of greats of Australian men’s hockey.

Matthew Swann Kookaburras

Wed 19 May 2021

Swanny calls time on Kookaburras career

Decorated and long serving Kookaburra Matthew Swann has announced his retirement from international hockey, ending a long and distinguished career that has spanned 13 years.

Matthew Swann Kookaburras

Wed 19 May 2021

Dual career benefitting Charter on and off the field

To celebrate and acknowledge National Careers Week, Kookaburras goalkeeper and qualified Engineer Andrew Charter outlines the value of planning for and having dual careers.

Andrew Charter National Careers Week Rohan McHugh

Tue 18 May 2021

Throwing the spotlight on hockey’s volunteers

As National Volunteer Week is acknowledged around the country, Hockey Australia recognises, celebrates and thanks all of the volunteers for the vital role they play.

National Volunteer Week

Tue 18 May 2021

Hockeyroos squad finalised

The Hockeyroos 2021 squad has now been finalised with the additions of Rachael Lynch and Savannah Fitzpatrick.

Hockeyroos Rachael Lynch Savannah Fitzpatrick Katrina Powell

Fri 14 May 2021

Stacia Strain appointed Jillaroos Head Coach

Former Hockeyroo Stacia Strain is the new Head Coach of Australia’s Under 21 Women’s Hockey Squad, the Jillaroos.

Stacia Strain Jillaroos FIH Junior Women's World Cup

Thu 13 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

Vale Meg Wilson

Hockey Australia is saddened to hear of the passing of former Hockeyroo Meg Wilson (née Weaver) on 7 May 2021.

Meg Wilson

Tue 11 May 2021

Long wait for Trans-Tasman hockey action is over

After 14 months without any international hockey, New Zealand and Australia will go head-to-head in the Sentinel Homes Trans-Tasman series in Palmerston North starting in three weeks.

Australia New Zealand Kookaburras Hockeyroos Black Sticks

Fri 07 May 2021

Burras to hold preliminary Junior World Cup training camp

Australia’s Under 21 Men’s Hockey Squad, the Burras will assemble for a training camp on the Gold Coast this Sunday.

Burras Australian Under 21 Men's Hockey Team Ben Bishop Ian Rutledge

Wed 05 May 2021

Future stars identified with announcement of Talent Squads

This year’s Hockey Australia Women’s and Men’s Future (Under 18) Talent Squads have been announced, the players selected hoping to become the next crop of Australian hockey stars.

Hockey Australia Women’s and Men’s Future Talent Squads Mark Knowles

Fri 30 Apr 2021

National Coaching and Officiating Framework

Hockey Australia has launched the first stage of the Coaching and Officiating Framework with an emphasis on aligning the coaching pathway with the current on and off-field officials framework.

National Coaching and Officiating Framework Hockey Australia Blair Chalmers Liam Dixon

Fri 30 Apr 2021

Mega Masters National Championships 2021

The Hockey Australia Masters Committee and Hockey Australia are pleased to confirm the dates and venues for 2021 Mega-Masters National Championships.

Hockey Australia Masters

Tue 27 Apr 2021

Hockey’s connection to Anzac Day

As Australians and New Zealanders prepare to commemorate Anzac Day, it is a fitting time to acknowledge some of those who served who had an association to hockey.

Anzac Day

Thu 22 Apr 2021

Ric Charlesworth headlines new Hockeyroos selection panel

Hockey Australia has confirmed the selection panel for the National Women’s Squad, with highly successful Olympic gold medal winning coach Ric Charlesworth the Board Appointed Selector.

Ric Charlesworth Katrina Powell Katie Allen Jeremy Davy Hockeyroos

Wed 21 Apr 2021

Case of Australian hockey ‘reunion city’ at U18 Championships

Australia’s best Under 18 hockey talent was not the only elite hockey pedigree to congregate in Launceston for last week’s national championships.

Mon 19 Apr 2021

Down to the wire in Australian Under 18 Hockey Finals

Four tense medal finals have capped off a high quality 2021 Australian Under 18 Championships in Launceston.

2021 Australian Under 18 Hockey Championships

Fri 16 Apr 2021