Hockeyroos respond to critics with victory over South Africa
Hockeyroos coach Trinity Powell’s decision to overlook star striker Rosie Malone has paid off as the youthful side kicked off their Paris campaign with a victory after early struggles.
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Snubbed Hockeyroo set for shock code switch
A shock code switch awaits snubbed Hockeyroo Rosie Malone. Discover which sport has snapped her up and where she has signed.
Kookaburras player ratings: ‘Wow, one of his great Olympic moments’
Blake Govers’ second quarter thunderbolt and goalkeeper Andrew Charter’s batch of clutch saves allowed the Kookaburras to eke out a 1-0 victory over dour Argentina. Read the report and check out the player ratings.
Why Kookaburra amputated finger for Olympic glory
A Kookaburras defender has survived a pair of Paris warmup clashes despite losing the top third of his ring finger in a warm-up clash. Find out how, and why, he made the decision to go through with the surgery. WARNING: GRAPHIC
‘No high fives’: Why axed hockey star’s bias claim rejected
Dumped Hockeyroo Rosie Malone complained coach Katrina Powell was biased against her and did not high five her like other players as part of a failed appeal of her controversial Olympic axing.
Kookaburras warm up for Paris with Pro League triumph
The Kookaburras will fly into the Paris Olympics full of confidence after topping the table in the FIH Pro League.
Australian hockey royalty named in Territory Stingers squads
The Territory Stingers have announced their squads for the 2024 Festival of Hockey full of young talent, experienced stars and some Australian hockey royalty. See the team lists.
Why Tassie star was shocked by national call up
When Hayden Beltz has previously been pulled aside by the Australian hockey coach, the news hasn’t been good. Now he’s a chance of living out his Olympic dream alongside his brother.
Kookaburras lock in new deal as Olympic battle heats up
Australia has reunited brothers in the Kookaburras national team as the men’s hockey outfit countdown to Paris Olympics with a new sponsor and vision for the future.
Kookaburras’ six-month hunt for new sponsor ends with perfect fit
In one of the greatest examples of brand association in Australian sport, the country’s men’s hockey team have finally signed a new major partner.
Hayward strikes as Kookaburras seal series sweep of India
Drag-flicking maestro Jeremy Hayward underlined why he is the most devastating penalty corner specialist in the world as the Kookaburras completed a 5-0 series sweep against India.
‘The traditional sports guy’ taking on pro wrestling
Balancing the books for AFL and NRL clubs and then leading organisations like Hockey Australia and Baseball Australia, Cam Vale was a steady and trusted operator. He tells SHANNON GILL how a career U-turn led him to the crazy world of professional wrestling.
Revealed: How injured Hockeyroo aims to keep Paris dream alive
Sidelined by the first severe injury of her young career, Hockeyroos defender Tatum Stewart is striving to keep her Paris Olympics dream alive.
Revealed: Top SA Premier League hockey players to watch in 2024
The 2024 Hockey SA Premier League season begins this weekend and we’ve picked the players to watch this year ahead of round one. See who made the cut from both the men’s and women’s competitions.
World class potential: Hockeyroos coach praises young defender
A year after making her Hockeyroos debut Tatum Stewart has quickly established herself as a young star. Find out why the Aussie coach believes she has world class potential here.
Hockeyroo Malone’s eye-watering quad treatment horror
Injury prone Hockeyroos striker Rosie Malone has revealed the painful procedure needed to fix her injured quad muscle.
Career Crossroads: How Wiz revived Kookaburras Paris dream
Dumped from the Kookaburras at the end of 2022, Corey Weyer asked himself one question: ‘Am I done with hockey?’ Two years on, the answer is emphatic. SEE KOOKABURRAS SQUAD
Hockey star eyeing fifth Olympic Games
With his injury issues of last year now behind him, Australian hockey star Eddie Ockenden is eyeing off a place at a fifth Olympic Games. He gives an insight to what’s ahead.
Top 50 sports women: Can anyone beat Kerr to No.1 spot?
This has been a watershed year for Australian female athletes. From the Matildas to our swimmers, they have made their mark at home and abroad. We reveal the top 50 for 2023.
Coach’s ominous Paris warning as Kookaburras squad unveiled
As they try to go one better from their Tokyo silver, the Kookaburras have named a 27-player squad — with an ominous Paris warning from their hard-nosed coach. SEE THE SQUAD
NSW star’s tearful heartbreak as Brisbane claims origin GF spoils
He’s one of the world’s best players but heartbroken NSW star Blake Govers broke down in tears after his herculean effort was ruined by Brisbane in Hockey One’s answer to State of Origin.
Hockey One finals preview: Who can stop NSW from historic title?
Hockey One 2023 will culminate in a two-day finals series this weekend in Canberra, can anyone stop NSW from lifting the trophy? KATE ALLMAN previews the finals series.
Kookaburras great to play final Hockey One game against bro
Aussie hockey brothers Kieran and Blake Govers will face off for the first time and last time this weekend with one of the Olympic champions set to hang up his sticks for good.
Hockey star opens up on ‘post-Olympic Games problem’
With a jam-packed sports schedule, rising Hockeyroos star Amy Lawton has had to hit the pause button on setting up her future in a unique field.
Hockey One: NSW eye rare back-to-back premiership double
The NSW Pride could be on track for historic back-to-back premierships for both the men and women’s competitions. See all the likes and dislikes from Round 6 of Hockey One.
Hockey One: Champs find a way despite underwhelming effort
The men’s Hockey One champs NSW Pride may not have played at their best, but found a way to keep their winning streak alive. Kate Allman reviews a tense round five in Hockey One.
Hockey One: Goals record smashed, shootout madness
It was a crazy weekend of Hockey One action with a new record set for total goals scored in a match and a host of games going down to penalty shootouts.
Panic as Hockeyroos’ most promising star injured
Viewers held their breath as Australia’s most promising young Hockeyroo, midfielder Amy Lawton, hobbled off. Check our likes and dislikes from round two of Hockey One.
Hockey One: Likes and dislikes from Round 1
While Brisbane looked unstoppable against Adelaide, Canberra and Melbourne struggled to finish in their season openers. See all the likes and dislikes from Round 1 of Hockey One.
Revealed: The 20 Hockey One stars to watch
There’s stacks of talent gathered for Hockey One – but who are the best male and female players? Kookaburras legend Jamie Dwyer picks the top 20.
Too much Pride: Can anyone stop Hockey One juggernaut?
NSW Pride won both men’s and women’s Hockey One titles in 2022, but teams have reloaded in 2023 to break the Pride’s dominance. Read the full season preview for each Hockey One team here.
‘Still a start-up’: Hockey One goes global — but where to next?
The buzz created by the launch of the Hockey One league in 2019 all but disappeared after the pandemic wrote off the next two seasons. About to enter its third season, a new international broadcast deal has brought renewed hope.
‘Is this real?’: Fearnley takes place among greats in Hall of Fame
Paralympic gold medal champion Kurt Fearnley doesn’t see himself as one of the greats, but now its official. Later this month he will be inducted to the Sport Australia Hall of Fame with a group including Nova Peris, Johnathan Thurston and Tim Cahill.
Hockey hero’s 53-year journey reaches remarkable end
Five decades in the making, a Rockhampton hockey legend has celebrated the final game of his career with a fitting farewell to a dearly missed mate. Read his inspiring story.
Hockeyroos join Kookaburras on road to Paris
The Hockeyroos and Kookaburras are both eyeing medal redemption for Tokyo, after booking their spots at the Paris Olympics in 2024.
‘Dustin Martin’ of Aussie hockey headlines our next Olympic stars
A star striker with freakish matchwinning ability comparable to Richmond great Dustin Martin in the AFL headlines hockey’s next crop of Olympic hopefuls attempting to book a trip to Paris. Meet every current Kookaburra and Hockeyroo.
Experience over youth as Kookaburras eye Olympics
The Australian men’s hockey team has been locked in the Oceania Cup fixtures against New Zealand and a chance for direct Olympic qualification.
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