News - Hockey Australia

Hockey Australia announces new Chairs of Selection ahead of Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games

Hockey Australia has today announced the new independent selectors, who will Chair the selection panels, for the women’s and men’s national hockey teams, the Hockeyroos and Kookaburras, ahead of the 2026 World Cup and the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

Independent Selectors Bianca Langham-Pritchard Aaron Hopkins Hockeyroos Kookaburras

Mon 14 Apr 2025

Belgium’s Darran Bisley completes Hockeyroos’ and Kookaburras’ coaching lineups

The Hockeyroos and Kookaburras have bolstered their coaching lineups with European flair, appointing Belgium Under-21 Women’s coach Darran Bisley as Program Assistant Coach.

Hockeyroos Kookaburras Coaching Darran Bisley

Wed 09 Apr 2025

Hockeyroos and Kookaburras march on with ASICS until LA 2028

The Kookaburras and Hockeyroos are stepping into a new Olympic cycle with ASICS after Hockey Australia today announced a three-and-a-half-year partnership extension with the apparel and footwear giant.

Hockeyroos Kookaburras ASICS Partnership

Wed 19 Mar 2025

Kookaburras dominate world number two Belgium in marathon upset

The Kookaburras have rocketed up the FIH Pro League rankings after upsetting World number two Belgium 3-1 in their last match in Santiago del Estero. The Hockeyroos ended their campaign with a narrow 2-3 loss to Belgium.

FIH Pro League Kookaburras Hockeyroos Belgium FIH Pro League Argentina

Tue 25 Feb 2025

Jade Smith stars as Hockeyroos and Kookaburras go down to Argentina

The Kookaburras and the Hockeyroos have gone down to Argentina in tough conditions in Santiago del Estero.

FIH Pro League Hockeyroos Kookaburas FIH Pro League - Argentina

Mon 24 Feb 2025

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.

Hockeyroos Kookaburras Belgium FIH Pro League FIH Pro League - Argentina

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.

Kookaburras Hockeyroos Belgium Argentina FIH Pro League 7plus Santiago

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.

Hockeyroos FIH Pro League FIH Pro League Argentina Squad Announcement

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.

FIH Pro League FIH Pro League Sydney Kookaburras Hockeyroos Netherlands China

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.

Hockeyroos Kookaburras Spain FIH Pro League FIH Pro League - Sydney

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.

Hockeyroos Kookaburras Match Report FIH Pro League FIH Pro League Sydney China Netherlands

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.

Hockeyroos Kookaburras Match Report FIH Pro League FIH Pro League - Sydney

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.

FIH Pro League Sydney Kookaburras Hockeyroos Netherlands China Spain

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.

Kookaburras Hockeyroos Coaching Staff Mark Hager Katrina Powell Rob Hammond Bevan George Luke Doerner David Staniforth Rhett Halkett

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.

Hockeyroos FIH Pro League FIH Pro League Sydney

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.

7plus Broadcast Hockey Australia Seven Network Seven Hockeyroos Kookaburras FIH Pro League Hockey One League 7plus Sport

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.

Hockey Australia David Pryles CEO Open Letter Thank You Kookaburras Hockeyroos

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