Australia: Hockey Australia releases 2023-24 Strategic Plan

Hockey Australia (HA) has today launched its Strategic Plan for 2023-24 following the release of the whole of sport Australian Hockey Strategy in February this year. The HA 2023-24 Strategic Plan reflects the goals and actions of the whole of sport Australian Hockey Strategic Plan, but focuses more on how HA, as the national […]
Australia: Netherlands turn the table on Kookaburras in Eindhoven

The Kookaburras could not repeat their dominance from three days earlier as they went down 5-2 to a clinical Netherlands in the FIH Pro League. Three goals from the home side in the opening quarter had the Kookaburras playing catch up throughout. Goals from Nathan Ephraums and Jeremy Hayward kept the Australians within touching distance. […]
Australia: Hockeyroos bounce back to win shootout over Netherlands

The Hockeyroos have shown huge resilience and fighting spirit to prevail over the world number one ranked Netherlands in a shootout after scores were locked 3-3 at full time. The 2-1 shootout result capped off a morale boosting performance from the Hockeyroos after the Netherlands put seven goals past them on Thursday. The Hockeyroos’ achievement […]
Australia: Ruthless Kookaburras hit Netherlands with seven

The Kookaburras have produced a performance of the highest order in Eindhoven, crushing the world number one ranked Netherlands 7-2 in the FIH Pro League. It was a Kookaburras team at its ruthless and clinical best. Tom Craig and Nathan Ephraums both scored twice, while Lachlan Sharp, Jeremy Hayward and Blake Govers also found the […]
Australia: Malone double not enough as Netherlands flex their muscle

The Hockeyroos were given an indication of what it will take to reach the top of women’s hockey after the Netherlands recorded a 7-2 victory in the teams’ FIH Pro League match in Eindhoven. Rosie Malone struck twice for the Hockeyroos but the Netherlands demonstrated why they are ranked number one in the world with […]
Australia: 2023 Life Members and Award of Merit recipients announced

The newest additions to the Hockey Australia (HA) Life Member and Award of Merit lists have been ratified following this year’s HA Annual General Meeting. Robyn Bannerman (Davis) OAM (pictured above, right) and Victorians Keith Murton OAM and David Peebles have been awarded Hockey Australia Life Membership for outstanding and sustained service to hockey in […]
Australia: Netherlands to provide stern test for Hockeyroos and Kookaburras

The Hockeyroos and Kookaburras have had valuable hit outs against Ireland ahead of their FIH Pro League matches against the Netherlands in Eindhoven. For the Hockeyroos, the practise match against Ireland, who were runners up at the 2018 FIH Women’s World Cup, gave them an intense contest as they prepare to face the world number […]
Australia: Hockey Australia makes string of key off-field appointments

Hockey Australia (HA) is pleased to announce three new appointments to its Executive Leadership Team, further bolstering the calibre of leaders in the organisation and continuing the sport’s positive trajectory. David Lee has been appointed Chief Revenue Officer, Lauren DeGioia will step into Acting Chief Digital and Communications Officer, while Simon Butterly becomes Chief Events […]
Australia: 2023 Trans-Tasman Masters Challenge wrap up

Australian teams enjoyed success but just as importantly a fantastic and memorable time at this year’s Oceania Tran-Tasman Masters Hockey Challenge in Christchurch. The event was held at the Ngā Puna Wai Sports Hub from 2-6 May. Similarly to any other Trans-Tasman sporting rivalry, the masters hockey tournaments held between Australia and New Zealand are […]
Australia: BLACKROLL® rolls on with Hockey Australia

Hockey Australia’s partnership with BLACKROLL® Australia continues to go from strength to strength following the announcement that the global company has renewed its contract. After first signing on in May 2020, BLACKROLL® Australia will continue as the Official Licensee of Athletic and Recovery Tools Partner of Hockey Australia, including the Kookaburras and Hockeyroos. “We thank […]