News - Hockey Australia

Kookaburras, Hockeyroos suffer narrow losses to world number two & three Belgium

A scintillating match against world number two Belgium ended in shootout heartbreak for the Kookaburras, after a world-class goalkeeping display saw the two sides locked at 2-all at full time.

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Sat 22 Feb 2025

Kookaburras continue title defence with statement win, Hockeyroos valiant in narrow loss to World No. 2 Argentina

The Kookaburras have produced an impressive 2-0 win to open their Argentina FIH Pro League campaign, while the Hockeyroos have held the Olympic bronze medallists to a narrow 1-2 loss.

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Fri 21 Feb 2025

Jillaroos Head Coach Stacia Strain resigns after three years at the helm

Jillaroos’ Head Coach, Stacia Strain, has announced she is stepping down following over three years in charge of the women’s junior national hockey team.

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Wed 19 Feb 2025

Australian hockey’s bumper 2025 suite of National Championships announced!

The New Year marks the start of a brand-new Hockey Australia National Championships calendar. The dates have been set for state and territory teams across the country, with Hockey Australia unveiling an exciting 2025 schedule for the hockey pathway events, from Under 14s all the way through to Masters.

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Wed 19 Feb 2025

Squad Announcement: Hockeyroos unleash new electric talent for FIH Pro League in Argentina

The Hockeyroos are motivated to continue their winning start for 2025, naming a dynamic 18-strong squad to take on world number two Argentina and world number three Belgium at the next stage of the FIH Pro League in Argentina.

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Fri 14 Feb 2025

Squad Announcement: Stars return to bolster Kookaburras’ charge in Argentina

The Kookaburras have announced the return of star players for the next FIH Pro League stage in Argentina to bolster the eight powerful debutants that pulled off a 4-2 win over the Olympic champions, the Netherlands, during the Sydney stage last week.

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Thu 13 Feb 2025

Shootout heartache as Kookaburras and Hockeyroos fall to Olympic medallists

The Kookaburras and Hockeyroos are heading to the next stage of the FIH Pro League in Argentina on a high after debuting their next gen of exciting talent in front of record-breaking crowds in Sydney.

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Mon 10 Feb 2025

Unbeatable Hockeyroos triumph, Kookaburras buoyant after nail-biting defeat

The Hockeyroos are one win away from achieving a clean sweep to start 2025, after another dominant 3-1 win over Spain.

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Sun 09 Feb 2025

Dual redemption! Kookaburras and Hockeyroos down Olympic medallists

The Kookaburras have fired a warning shot in their bid to retain the FIH Pro League title, upsetting the Olympic gold medallists, the Netherlands, 4-2 in Sydney.

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Fri 07 Feb 2025

Dream start for the Hockeyroos, as Kookaburras suffer narrow loss to Spain

The Hockeyroos have made a statement at the FIH Pro League opener in Sydney, beating Spain 4-1 in their first encounter for 2025.

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Thu 06 Feb 2025

Hotly anticipated Olympic quarter-final rematches headline FIH Pro League’s return to Australia

The Kookaburras and Hockeyroos are just days away from entering a new era, as they prepare to take on the world’s best when the FIH Pro League returns to Australia for the first time in two years.

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Mon 03 Feb 2025

A decorated Olympic coach and two of Australia’s greatest players complete Hockeyroos’ and Kookaburras’ coaching lineups

A coaching lineup that boasts five Olympic gold medals and four bronze, will lead the Hockeyroos and Kookaburras into a new era ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, as the team to guide the Australian national sides was announced today.

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Wed 29 Jan 2025

Squad Announcement: Competition heats up as Kookaburras launch title defence in Sydney

Kookaburras coach Mark Hager has announced an exciting mix of powerful new talent and returning Olympians in his first 22-man squad for the FIH Pro League’s return to Sydney.

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Tue 28 Jan 2025

Squad Announcement: Hockeyroos primed & ready to headline FIH Pro League’s return to Sydney

The Hockeyroos are eager to get 2025 off to a winning start, naming an energetic squad mixed with experience and in-form new talent for the FIH Pro League’s return to Sydney for the first time in two years.

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Thu 23 Jan 2025

Seven to remain the Home of Hockey, with extended three-year partnership

The best of Australian hockey will remain live and free on Seven and 7plus Sport, with Hockey Australia and the Seven Network today announcing a long-term partnership extension.

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Tue 21 Jan 2025

World-class Indoor 2025 World Cup Squads Announced!

The Australian National Indoor hockey teams are primed for a history-making performance at the 2025 Indoor World Cup in Croatia, today unveiling experienced 12-strong women’s and men’s national teams.

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Fri 20 Dec 2024

"Incredibly proud", Queensland stars Jake Whetton and Daniel Beale announce retirement

Two of Queensland's greatest midfielders, Jake Whetton and Daniel Beale, have announced their retirement from international hockey, officially bringing down the curtain after 521 collective international matches for the Kookaburras.

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Fri 20 Dec 2024

A thank you to the Australian Hockey Community from the Hockey Australia CEO

A thank you to the Australian Hockey Community from Hockey Australia CEO David Pryles.

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Thu 19 Dec 2024