Australia: Vale Brian Booth
Hockey Australia is saddened to hear of the passing of former Kookaburra and Olympian Brian Booth MBE on 19 May. Brian was the 154th player capped for Australia’s Men’s Hockey Team and played two international matches, both coming during the home 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne. He made his debut on 23 November 1956 in […]
Australia: Hockeyroos go through series undefeated after final stalemate
The Hockeyroos and India have played out a 1-1 draw in the final match of the 3-test series in Adelaide, the hosts lifting the trophy courtesy of winning the opening two encounters. Tasmanian 18-year-old Maddison Brooks continued her breakthrough year with the opening goal in 25th minute before it was cancelled out by India’s Deep […]
Australia: Maiden Stewart double sees Hockeyroos wrap up series over India
The Hockeyroos have produced a gritty performance to secure a character-filled come from behind 3-2 victory over a vastly improved India at MATE Stadium in Adelaide tonight. In a night of firsts, Tatum Stewart’s first two international goals either side of Pippa Morgan’s maiden Hockeyroos strike on her 25th birthday in just her second game […]
Australia: Night to remember as untried Hockeyroos defeat India
A largely inexperienced Hockeyroos team featuring five debutantes has scored a stirring 4-2 win over India on a memorable night in Adelaide. Heading into the opening match of the series with 13 players having 20 international caps or fewer to their name, the Hockeyroos stunned their more experienced opponents, all four of the home side’s […]
Australia: Fireworks expected as Hockeyroos reignite rivalry with India
The next chapter in one of world hockey’s growing rivalries will unfold over the coming days as the Hockeyroos and India lock horns in a 3-match series at MATE Stadium in Adelaide starting tomorrow night. In the teams’ two previous meetings, both matches have been drama-filled contests, with India knocking the Hockeyroos out of the […]
Australia: A special thank you to Australian hockey’s army of volunteers
With this week marking National Volunteer Week (NVW), Hockey Australia CEO David Pryles has penned an open letter to everyone who volunteers in hockey. To every person who gives up their time voluntarily to ensure hockey is the best game and greatest experience it can be – a massive thank you. Regardless of the amount […]
The women's and men's hockey teams from Córdoba, in the semis of the Argentino de Mayores
The Cordovan selected Ladies and Gentlemen qualified this Thursday for the semifinals of the Argentine Championship for Seniors that is played in Tucumán. The female team will seek a place in the final against Buenos Aires, while the men will face their pair from Mendoza. Both matches can be followed live on the Youtube Channel […]
Argentina: The women's and men's hockey teams from Córdoba, in the semis of the Argentino de Mayores
The Cordovan selected Ladies and Gentlemen qualified this Thursday for the semifinals of the Argentine Championship for Seniors that is played in Tucumán. The female team will seek a place in the final against Buenos Aires, while the men will face their pair from Mendoza. Both matches can be followed live on the Youtube Channel […]
Australia: Howard thriving with balance of dual career
Tim Howard is one of many Kookaburras and Hockeyroos athletes reaping the benefit of having a vocation outside of hockey. As Australia this week celebrates National Careers Week, which is an initiative of the Career Industry Council of Australia aimed at celebrating career development, it is an apt time to shine the spotlight on one […]
Australia: Hockey features prominently at 2023 Pride in Sport Awards
Australian hockey’s reputation as a leader in the LGBTQ+ inclusion space was recognised again last night at the annual Pride in Sport Awards in Melbourne. Notably, Hockey ACT took out the top award, winning the 2023 Sporting Organisation of the Year and scoring the highest ever mark on the Pride in Sport Index. This mark […]
