News - Hockey Australia

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.

Jillaroos Stacia Strain

Wed 19 Feb 2025

Burras and Jillaroos teams unveiled to secure 2025 Junior World Cup berths

The depth of Australian hockey talent will be on full display when the Jillaroos and Burras fight for Junior World Cup qualification in New Zealand next month.

Burras Jillaroos Jay Stacy Stacia Strain Mark Knowles

Wed 11 Dec 2024

Jillaroos Junior World Cup 2023 selection

Jillaroos Head Coach Stacia Strain has penned an open letter following the announcement of the players selected to compete at the FIH Hockey Junior Women’s World Cup 2023 in Chile.

Jillaroos Stacia Strain

Thu 19 Oct 2023

Hugely talented Jillaroos team named for Junior Women’s World Cup

Seven capped Hockeyroos are among the 18-player Jillaroos team announced to represent Australia at the 10th edition of the FIH Hockey Junior Women’s World Cup 2023 in Chile starting on 29 November.

Jillaroos Stacia Strain FIH Hockey Junior Women’s World Cup 2023

Wed 18 Oct 2023

Star studded Jillaroos squad announced for Canberra camp

A 23-player Jillaroos squad featuring seven capped Hockeyroos will assemble in Canberra for a training camp in late September as the 2023 FIH Women’s Junior World Cup edges closer.

Jillaroos Stacia Strain

Thu 31 Aug 2023

Brisbane camp crucial for Jillaroos’ World Cup preparation

A week long Jillaroos camp that includes a tri-series of matches, is being held in Brisbane this week as Australia’s U21 Women’s Squad continues preparations for the 2023 FIH Women’s Junior World Cup.

Jillaroos Coca Cola Sparks HOckey Queensland Invitational Team Stacia Strain

Mon 14 Aug 2023

Players selected for Jillaroos camp in Brisbane

A 19-player squad has been announced to attend a Jillaroos training camp in Brisbane later this year.

Jillaroos Brisbane Stacia Strain

Mon 29 May 2023

Red Centre camp that moulded Jillaroos

As the Jillaroos’ preparation for December’s FIH Junior World Cup ramps up, there was a time last year that could prove to be a key instigator in Australia’s U21 Women’s Hockey Team’s chances of winning the showpiece event for the first time.

Jillaroos Stacia Strain Earth Sanctuary World Nature Centre Alice Springs

Wed 24 May 2023

Jillaroos and Burras squads named with eye to World Cups

This year’s Women’s and Men’s Australian Junior (Under 21) squads (Jillaroos and Burras) have been announced with an eye towards December’s FIH Junior Hockey World Cups and also the future success of Australian hockey at the elite level.

Jillaroos Burras Australian Junior Hockey Squads Stacia Strain Jay Stacy

Thu 06 Apr 2023

Jillaroos gain valuable experience against Japan on Gold Coast

Australia’s Under 21 Women’s Team, the Jillaroos have completed a tough four-match series against Japan’s Under 21 Team on the Gold Coast.

Jillaroos City of Gold Coast

Fri 17 Feb 2023

Jillaroos to host series against Japan on Gold Coast

Australia’s Under 21 Women’s Team the Jillaroos have secured more valuable international competition in the lead up to the 2023 Junior World Cup with confirmation of four matches against Japan on the Gold Coast in February.

Jillaroos Stacia Strain Mark Hager Gold Coast

Wed 21 Dec 2022

Jillaroos group heading to the Red Centre

A selection of athletes aspiring to represent Australia at the next FIH Junior Women’s World Cup will assemble in Alice Springs today for a six-day training camp.

Jillaroos FIH Junior World Cup Stacia Strain Alice Springs

Thu 18 Aug 2022