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

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

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: 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

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

Electric new talent bolsters powerful 2025 Hockeyroos Squad

A raft of returning, exciting talent will strengthen a confident Hockeyroos squad heading into 2025 and beyond as head coach Katrina Powell names a 24-strong lineup with an eye to the LA 2028 Olympic Games.

Hockeyroos FIH Pro League LA 2028 Squad Announcement

Mon 09 Dec 2024

Landmark ASC investment package a golden start for Australian hockey

Hockey Australia welcomes the ground breaking sports investment package from the Australian Sports Commission (ASC), marking a major milestone for Australian hockey as it starts preparations for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

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Fri 29 Nov 2024

Hockey Australia extends partnership with SportsLink Travel

Hockey Australia is proud to extend its partnership with SportsLink Travel, continuing its commitment as the non-exclusive Travel and Tour partner of Hockey Australia.

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Wed 13 Nov 2024

International hockey returns to the Northern Territory as old rivalries ignite at the 2025 Oceania Cup

International hockey is returning to the Northern Territory for the first time in eight years, with the Hockeyroos and Kookaburras taking on the New Zealand Black Sticks and re-igniting a longstanding rivalry down under.

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Tue 29 Oct 2024

‘Hockey has done so much for me’ Brooke Peris joins Claxton, Taylor in international retirement

The Hockeyroos are bidding goodbye to three star players, with co-captain Brooke Peris joining her fellow co-captain Jane Claxton and defender Renee Taylor in announcing their retirement from international hockey.

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Mon 28 Oct 2024

Australia to miss key medal hopes with hockey excluded in reduced 2026 Commonwealth Games format

Australia will be without two key medal hopes at the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, after the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) yesterday announced a heavily reduced 10-sport format which will exclude hockey, among many others.

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Wed 23 Oct 2024