Kookas flicking ace defies injury to make final cut
Kookaburras coach Mark Hager has finalised his full-time squad, with fit-again Joel Rintala among seven included in the 24-strong list.
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Magnificent seven: Kookaburras battle for squad spots
Games against hosts Argentina and Belgium later this month will be the final audition before new coach Mark Hager settles on his first full-time contract list.
Kookaburras, Hockeyroos split wins with Spain
A new-look Kookaburras outfit couldn't convert their chances in a shootout Pro League loss Spain, before the Hockeyroos beat the Red Sticks 3-1.
‘Rare’ family feat as Kookaburras’ overhaul begins
The Kookaburras will return to the Test arena for the first time since their Olympics exit with a host of fresh faces gunning for full-time contracts.
New-look Hockeyroos eye China grudge match
Australia's Hockeyroos will return to action for the first time since the Olympics to face the Chinese side responsible for their controversial Games exit.
Banned Olympian Craig survives Kookaburras hockey cull
New Kookaburras coach Mark Hager has cut some veterans from their disappointing Paris Olympics campaign but banned star Tom Craig has kept his place.
Record-setting hockey great Eddie Ockenden retires
After five Olympics and a record 451 international appearances for Australia over 18 years, hockey great Eddie Ockenden has announced his retirement.
Blaze v Chill: Hockey One champs recall star for semis
The Canberra Chill have gone from last to first on the ladder in the space of a year, but they face a huge battle to topple the red-hot Blaze on Saturday.
Perth urged to block out hecklers in Hockey One semi
The Perth Thundersticks face the Tassie Tigers in the Hockey One semi-finals on Saturday, with the winners to face either Brisbane or NSW in Sunday's decider.
Canberra, Melbourne make Hockey One men’s decider
Canberra and Melbourne both had edgy wins to qualify for the Hockey One men's final.
Perth and Brisbane make Hockey One women’s final
Brisbane Blaze will aim for a third Hockey One women's title and Perth Thundersticks their first after each scored 3-1 semi-final wins in Hobart.
Ephraums triple lifts Melbourne to Hockey One title
Melbourne are the new Hockey One men's champions after Kookaburras star Nathan Ephraums starred in a 5-2 win over Canberra Chill in the grand final.
Keeper heroics help Perth to women’s hockey title
Perth Thundersticks goalkeeper Aleisha Power has produced one of the finest displays of her career to help lift her team to the Hockey One women's gold medal.
Coach call: Hager to lead Kookaburras’ ‘new era’
Former Kookaburras captain Mark Hager is the new coach of the side, taking over from Colin Batch after their Paris Olympics quarter-final exit.
Record-breaking Kookaburras keeper latest to call time
Andrew Charter, the Kookaburras' most-capped goalkeeper, has announced his retirement to continue the squad's post-Olympics regeneration.
Hockeyroos ‘keeper collects in landmark Indian auction
Hockeyroos goalkeeper Jocelyn Bartram has been bought for $26,000 in the first auction for the five-week Hockey India League.
Kookas narrow coach search, Craig’s big IHL auction win
The Kookaburras' coach should be named before December while suspended Tom Craig was among 12 players to win contracts in the returning Indian Hockey League.
Kookaburra Craig cops hefty ban after Olympics arrest
Australian hockey player Tom Craig has been banned from playing for the Kookaburras for at least six months after his arrest in Paris during the Olympics.
Aussies issue ‘please explain’ after Hockeyroos’ exit
Hockey Australia has joined India in issuing a 'please explain' to the governing body after the Hockeyroos' controversial Olympics quarter-final exit.
Hockey ace Tom Craig stripped of athlete privileges
Veteran Australian hockey player Tom Craig says he's embarrassed his Olympic teammates, his friends and his sport after being arrested buying cocaine.
Fox, Ockenden to carry Australian flag at Games opening
Canoeing gold medallist Jessica Fox and hockey great Eddie Ockenden will be the Australian flag bearers at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony.
Fox, Ockenden ready to perform after opening ceremony
Jessica Fox and Eddie Ockenden will start their Olympic campaigns only hours after carrying the Australian flag at the opening ceremony.
Unified Hockeyroos can end generational drought: coach
Katrina Powell has addressed the fall-out of Rosie Malone's non-selection and failed appeal as they fly to Paris intent on ending a 24-year medal drought.
Fairytale, regret: Kookas’ 20-year hunt for next gold
Jamie Dwyer scored the goal that won the Kookaburras a famous first Olympic gold, but, 20 years on, regrets remain as the side's search for a second continues.
Tough calls punctuate Aussie hockey’s Paris squads
The Kookaburras and Hockeyroos have confirmed eye-catching omissions from their Olympic squads, and Eddie Ockenden is set to play at a record fifth Olympics.
Malone responds to Hockeyroos’ Olympic snub
Rosie Malone has publicly responded to her Olympic omission, questioning what more she could have done but wishing the Hockeyroos well in Paris.
Losses rack up for Kookas, Hockeyroos in Belgium
The Hockeyroos have been thumped 5-0 by Argentina while the Kookaburras also lost to the South Americans, 2-1 in Belgium's Pro League leg.
Belgium strike double Aussie hockey blow
The Kookaburras and Hockeyroos have both lost to Belgium in their first games of their pre-Olympic Pro League tour of Europe.
Kooka-brothers to push Olympic case on Europe trip
A 22-man Kookaburras squad to tour Europe next month will be reduced to 16 for the side's Olympic hockey charge in Paris in July and August.
Peris eyes Hockeyroos milestone in Perth return
Brooke Peris, Matt Dawson and Aran Zalewski are on the cusp of milestones that should come in crucial pre-Olympic Perth hockey fixtures later this month.
Kookaburras, Hockeyroos in pre-Olympic Perth send-off
Australia's men's and women's hockey teams will gain valuable pitch time in a Perth farewell series before chasing gold at the Paris Olympics.