Australian hockey’s next gen has sent a warning to its rivals around the world, with one star declaring even after a FIH Pro League loss that “we’re going to dominate, there’s no doubt about that”.
Australia’s Kookaburras are already making big strides under new coach Mark Hager. But, he has warned the path to the LA Olympics won’t all be smooth sailing.
It was a mixed night for Australia’s national hockey teams as the Hockeyroos and Kookaburras took on Spain in the first match of their FIH Pro League title defence in Sydney.
We’ve named the top 100 athletes, teams and sporting icons from South Australia. But did we get it right? Rate our full list here.
One of Australia’s greatest hockey players of all-time has announced his retirement after a stellar career. The Tasmanian legend reveals what’s next.
Hockeyroos goalkeeper Aleisha Power powered Perth Thunderstix to a 4-1 victory over Brisbane Blaze in the women’s Hockey One grand final, while Melbourne men’s took out the title in a thriller over the Thunderstix.
Andrew Charter’s likely successor as Australia’s premier goalkeeper has emerged and finals hopes have been dashed in a drama-filled round 6 of the Hockey One series. Discover the biggest news here.
Former Kookaburras captain Mark Hager has returned to the national side to coach the men’s team after 13 years coaching internationally. He reveals why he’s backing a revival, and Tom Craig’s return after his Paris cocaine arrest.
A longstanding drought is set to be broken while another emerging star has put his case forward for a spot on Australia’s national team. Biggest news and talking points from round 5 of the Hockey One series here.
The next generation of elite goalkeepers has emerged while a goal controversy has led to more calls for a review system to be introduced into Hockey One. Discover the biggest news from round 4 of the Hockey One series.
A hidden gem previously overlooked by one state is flourishing with a rival while another player has battled past walking pneumonia in order to give her side a chance in round three of the Hockey One series. Discover the biggest news from the weekend here.
Mick Fanning and Mark Skaife are among Australian Sport’s latest Hall of Fame inductees but another legend had tears flowing for a different reason. Plus, Sally Pearson and Mark Knowles share what it means to take their place among our legends.
Calls have been made to introduce a goal review system into the Hockey One league while one of the competition’s champions has been decimated by injury and unavailability. Read the biggest storylines from round two here.
Australian hockey star Tom Craig has landed a lucrative playing contract despite serving a six-month ban after attempting to buy cocaine at the Paris Olympics.
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