News - Hockey Australia

'2024 has been a special year' - Matt Dawson calls time on storied 10-year career

Kookaburras defender Matt Dawson has announced his retirement from international hockey four months after deciding to save his hockey career to compete at his third Olympic Games.

Kookaburras Matt Dawson Retirement

Thu 21 Nov 2024

Former Kookaburras captain Mark Hager appointed Kookaburras Head Coach

Former Kookaburras captain and Olympic bronze medallist, Mark Hager has today been announced as the new coach of the national men’s hockey team, the Kookaburras, and will lead the side to the LA 2028 Olympic Games and beyond.

Mark Hager Kookaburras Coach Kookaburras LA2028

Fri 15 Nov 2024

Australia's most-capped goalkeeper ever, Andrew Charter calls time after 13-year career

Australia's great wall of defence, Andrew Charter has called time on his international hockey career just seven months after he made history by becoming Australia's most-capped goalkeeper ever.

Andrew Charter Retirement Kookaburras

Thu 14 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.

SportsLink Travel Hockeyroos Kookaburras FIH Pro League Sydney Pro League

Wed 13 Nov 2024

Kookaburras captain Aran Zalewski calls time on stellar 14-year career

Kookaburras captain Aran Zalewski has called time on his international hockey career, leaving behind a legacy that spanned 14 years and saw him become one of the most decorated players of the modern era.

Aran Zalewski Kookaburras Retirement

Thu 31 Oct 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.

Oceania Cup Hockeyroos Kookaburras Jeremy Hayward Mariah Williams Northern Territory 2026 World Cup Qualifier

Tue 29 Oct 2024

Kookaburras great Mark Knowles recognised with Australian Sport’s highest honour

When asked what stands out the most when he reflects on his honour, Mark says the significance of the 2000 Sydney Olympics comes straight to mind and how he now wants to be the role model that his 16-year-old self admired during those Games on home soil.

Mark Knowles Kookaburras Sport Australia Hall of Fame

Thu 24 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.

Commonwealth Games Kookaburras Hockeyroos

Wed 23 Oct 2024

FIH Pro League is back! Kookaburras to launch title defence in Sydney

Hockey’s hotly contested FIH Pro League is returning to Australia for the first time in two years, with a blockbuster five-day leg set for February 4 - 9, 2025 at Sydney Olympic Park.

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Tue 01 Oct 2024

Kookaburras’ Coach, Colin Batch signs off after stellar eight years at the helm

Kookaburras’ Head Coach, Colin Batch, has announced he is stepping down following eight years at the helm of the men’s national hockey team.

Colin Batch Kookaburras Head Coach

Sun 01 Sep 2024

Hockeyroos and Kookaburras optimistic about future

The Australian women’s and men’s hockey teams are taking plenty of optimism from their Olympic campaigns, despite leaving Paris disappointed with their quarterfinal exits.

Hockeyroos Kookaburras Olympic Games Paris 2024 Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Fri 16 Aug 2024

Determined Kookas bow out to Netherlands

The Kookaburras' pursuit for their eighth medal in nine Olympic Games fell short on a quarterfinals day, going down to the Netherlands 2-0, where three medal favourites were sensationally knocked out of the race.

Kookaburras Netherlands Andrew Charter Olympic Games Paris 2024 Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Sun 04 Aug 2024

Netherlands await Kookas in quarter-final after loss to India

The Kookaburras are swiftly turning their attention to the knockout stages of the Paris 2024 Olympics, as they continue the charge for their first Olympic gold medal in 20 years.

Kookaburras India Netherlands Paris 2024 Paris 2024 Olympic Games Olympic Games

Fri 02 Aug 2024

“Years ago we thought 200 matches was a lot" Eddie notches 450 as Kookas face India

Five-time Olympian and 2024 Paris Olympic Games flag bearer Eddie Ockenden adds another accolade to his growing list of accomplishments at the Olympics notching his 450th game for the Kookaburras in their final pool match.

Eddie Ockenden Kookaburras Eddie 450 India Paris 2024 Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Fri 02 Aug 2024

Govers bags a hat-trick as Kookaburras lock in quarter-final berth

The Kookaburras have secured an early quarter-final berth, with a statement 5-0 victory over New Zealand in Paris.

Kookaburras Paris 2024 Paris 2024 Olympic Games Olympic Games New Zealand

Thu 01 Aug 2024

Kookaburras look to bounce back in Trans-Tasman showdown

The age-old rivalry returns for another instalment when the Kookaburras take on the Black Sticks in their fourth pool match of the Olympic hockey tournament.

Kookaburras New Zealand Olympic Games Paris 2024 Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Thu 01 Aug 2024

Belgium take first honours in Kookaburras rematch

The Kookaburras' winning run at the Olympic Games has come to a halt with defending champions Belgium putting on a clinic to deny the Kookaburras victory with a 6-2 win in Paris.

Kookaburras Paris 2024 2024 Paris Olympic Games Belgium Olympic Games

Wed 31 Jul 2024

Match Preview: Kookaburras set for rematch against Tokyo foes

The Kookaburras will be looking for revenge against their Belgian rivals, when the two sides meet in Paris at 3:45am (AEST) on Wednesday morning.

Kookaburras Belgium Paris 2024 Olympic Games Olympic Games Paris 2024

Tue 30 Jul 2024