Australia: ‘A huge coup’ – Hockey celebrates landmark investment in Canberra
Australia: Hockey in Australia has achieved another significant milestone, securing a landmark $1.5 million investment from the Australian Government to further grow hockey in Canberra. The announcement follows significant investment in Queensland and Western Australia and will ensure the Carter Field at the National Hockey Centre in Lyneham remains a top-tier venue for community and […]
Australia: Belgium’s Darran Bisley completes Hockeyroos’ and Kookaburras’ coaching lineups
Australia: 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. Hailing from Queensland, Darran brings significant European-based coaching experience to the men’s and women’s national programs, joining the role with over 20 years of coaching experience and having most recently led […]
HockeyOne: Scott Barker and Kieran Govers re-appointed as NSW Pride coaches for 2025
NSW Pride have confirmed the re-appointments of Scott Barker and Kieran Govers as Head Coaches of the NSW Pride teams for the 2025 Hockey One season. Barker will enter into his third year as Head Coach of the NSW Pride Women’s team on the back of an impressive bronze medal-winning season in 2024 while Govers […]
Australia: 2025 National Men’s Development Squad Announced!
Australia: Hockey Australia has named a 14-strong National Men’s Development Squad, loaded with experience, showcasing hockey’s immense depth at the highest level in 2025. Five athletes with Kookaburras experience are included in the squad, which will continue to be developed in line with the High-Performance program. The group also showcases the success of hockey’s player […]
Australia: A Win for Hockey – Gold Coast Named as 2032 Olympic Hockey Venue
Australia: Hockey Australia and Hockey Queensland proudly welcome today’s landmark announcement from the 100-day review, confirming the Gold Coast Hockey Centre as the official venue for hockey at the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games. The decision, announced by the Queensland Government today, ensures hockey will have a lasting legacy beyond the podium of the Brisbane Games. […]
Australia: Polytan to become Official Turf Partner of Hockey Australia and Hockey One League
Australia: Hockey in Australia is set to get a world-class boost, with the world’s leading turf manufacturer, Polytan, taking the helm as the Official Turf Partner of Hockey Australia and the Hockey One League. Polytan remains the official turf partner of the International Hockey Federation (FIH). As part of this, Polytan’s hockey turf range, Poligras, […]
HockeyOne: Liberty Hockey One League to remain live and free on 7plus, with extended three-year partnership
The Liberty Hockey One League will remain live and free on 7plus Sport, with Hockey Australia and the Seven Network today announcing a long-term partnership extension. The three-year commitment will see Seven remain the home of hockey until the end of 2027, as fans in all corners of the country witness international hockey and the […]
Australia: Burras and Jillaroos teams unveiled to secure 2025 Junior World Cup berths
Australia: Incumbent Burra Dylan Brick was a key member of the 2024 Liberty Hockey One League silver medal winning Canberra Chill. Burras coach Jay Stacy and Jillaroos coach Stacia Strain have named powerful 18-strong U21 teams ahead of the Oceania Qualifiers, which will take place in Auckland from 26 January – 3 February. Culminating in […]
Australia: Electric new talent bolsters powerful 2025 Hockeyroos Squad
Australia: 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. Four players are making a comeback to the Hockeyroos, having earned a full-time call-up to the official squad after […]
Australia: Hall of Famer Richard Aggiss recognised with Presidential honour
Australia: One of Australian hockey’s greatest contributors has received the sport’s highest Presidential honour, with former Kookaburras coach Richard Aggiss AM awarded a President’s Award at the FIH Stars Awards in Oman. The accolade, which recognises long and valuable services to hockey that have benefited the game at the international level, joins a long list […]
