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Hockeyroos and Kookaburras primed for Olympic qualifiers

The Hockeyroos and Kookaburras will attempt to secure their spot at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games when the Oceania Cup begins in Whangarei, New Zealand tomorrow.

Oceania Cup Hockeyroos Kookaburras Katrina Powell Colin Batch Grace Stewart Aran Zalewski

Wed 09 Aug 2023

Consistency the key for Batch in Kookaburras’ Oceania Cup team

Kookaburras Head Coach Colin Batch has announced the team that will attempt to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games when they take on New Zealand in the Oceania Cup next month in Whangarei.

Kookaburras Colin Batch Oceania Cup Flynn Ogilvie

Thu 20 Jul 2023

Netherlands to provide stern test for Hockeyroos and Kookaburras

The Hockeyroos and Kookaburras have had valuable hit outs against Ireland ahead of their FIH Pro League matches against the Netherlands in Eindhoven.

Kookaburras Hockeyroos FIH Pro League Colin Batch Katrina Powell

Thu 08 Jun 2023

Batch extends opportunities in Kookaburras’ Europe squad

A 20-player Kookaburras squad has been selected for FIH Pro League matches against the Netherlands and Belgium to be played in Europe from 8-20 June.

Kookaburras Colin Batch Ash Thomas Aran Zalewski

Wed 24 May 2023

FIH Pro League Christchurch - Kookaburras Preview

The Kookaburras went through their paces in Christchurch today as they finalise preparations for their opening match of the FIH Pro League ‘mini tournament’ on Sunday.

FIH Pro League Colin Batch Andrew Charter

Thu 20 Apr 2023

Debutant named in Kookaburras for FIH Pro League in Christchurch

Another Kookaburra will make his debut, while two experienced campaigners return after the announcement of the Kookaburras team for the FIH Pro League series in Christchurch.

Kookaburras Colin Batch Joel Rintala Daniel Beale Andrew Charter FIH Pro League

Tue 11 Apr 2023

New look Kookaburras face massive FIH Pro League test

A Kookaburras squad featuring four debutants will get a stunning taste of international hockey as they come up against host nation India and recently crowned world champions Germany.

Kookaburras Colin Batch FIH Pro League Anand Gupte Davis Atkin Ben Staines Hayden Beltz

Fri 10 Mar 2023

Hockeyroos and Kookaburras primed for Hobart Pro League series

‘Hockey at its best’ returns to Hobart for the first time since 2019 as the Hockeyroos and Kookaburras host Argentina in the opening double header of the FIH Pro League ‘mini tournament’ tonight at the Tasmanian Hockey Centre.

FIH Pro League Hockeyroos Kookaburras Jeremy Davy Grace Stewart Colin Batch Eddie Ockenden Jeremy Hayward

Tue 28 Feb 2023

Kookaburras teams announced for Hobart and Rourkela Pro League

Kookaburras Head Coach Colin Batch will use the team’s forthcoming two FIH Pro League series in Hobart and India to ‘open up selection’ by providing opportunities for players to stake their claims in the Kookaburras line up.

Kookaburras Colin Batch FIH Pro League

Tue 21 Feb 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

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

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

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

Queensland duo new inclusions to 2023 Kookaburras squad

Two of Far North Queensland’s hottest men’s hockey prospects have been added to next year’s Kookaburras list of 27 athletes following the announcement of the 2023 squad.

Kookaburras Colin Batch

Wed 07 Dec 2022

Kookaburras end India series with another goal fest in Adelaide

The Kookaburras showed they will be a force to be reckoned with at next month’s World Cup after a 5-4 win in the fifth and final match of the series against India at MATE Stadium in Adelaide.

Kookaburras India Aran Zalewski Tom Wickham Colin Batch

Sun 04 Dec 2022

Kookaburras rebound to seal the series over India

The Kookaburras have won the best of five series against India after recording a come from behind 5-1 victory in Match 4 at Adelaide’s MATE Stadium this afternoon.

Kookaburras India Jeremy Hayward Colin Batch

Sat 03 Dec 2022

Those in the know pay tribute to Eddie on 400

Ahead of Eddie Ockenden’s 400 game milestone, some of those who have played a significant part in his Kookaburras career have provided an insight into what has made him a once in a lifetime player.

Eddie Ockenden Barry Dancer Colin Batch Matt Wells Mark Knowles Aran Zalewski

Fri 25 Nov 2022

Adelaide series crucial World Cup preparation for Kookaburras

The latest chapter in a growing rivalry between the Kookaburras and India’s National Men’s Hockey Team will be written over the next week as the teams go toe to toe in a 5-match series at MATE Stadium in Adelaide starting on Saturday.

Kookaburras India Colin Batch Eddie Ockenden Graham Reid Harmanpreet Singh

Thu 24 Nov 2022