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Jed Snowden made several fine saves for the Kookaburras who lost a shootout to arch-rivals Belgium. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

Field HockeyKookaburras, Hockeyroos suffer heart-wrenching losses

Both the Kookaburras and the Hockeyroos have suffered defeats in the latest round of FIH Pro League action in Santiago del Estero.

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Cooper Burns scored the Kookaburra's second goal in the 2-0 win over Argentina. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

Field HockeyKookaburras impress against Argentina, Hockeyroos lose

The Kookaburras have produced an impressive 2-0 win to open their Argentina FIH Pro League campaign, while the Hockeyroos have gone down 2-1.

Sebastian Tan

The Hockeyroos and Tambellup's Penny Squibb started the FIH Pro League with three wins.

Strong start Hockeyroos, Squibb net three victories to start Pro League

The Hockeyroos started their new FIH Pro League campaign in strong fashion, winning three of their four matches on Australian soil earlier this month.

Cameron Newbold

The goalkeeping battle to join Jed Snowden in the squad will be an intriguing selection showdown. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

Field HockeyMagnificent 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.

Murray Wenzel

Penny Squibb has scored the Hockeyroos' lone goal in their Pro League loss to China in Sydney. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Field HockeyHockeyroos, Kookaburras beaten in final Sydney outings

The Hockeyroos and Kookaburras have wrapped up their Sydney legs of the Pro League with defeats to China and the Netherlands, respectively.

Staff Writers

Liam Henderson has impressed in his debut Test series, but the Kokkaburras lost to Spain again. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

Field HockeyKookaburras, 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.

Murray Wenzel

Jake and Tom Harvie.

Hockey CommentsPremiumUpset win the perfect start for new-look Kookaburras

Australia’s hockey team has begun their new Olympic cycle with a shock upset win over the Netherlands and WA’s Jake Harvie has opened up on a new era for the fresh-faced Kookaburras.

Jackson Barrett

The Kookaburras are celebrating a win over men's hockey world No.1 the Netherlands. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

Field HockeyKookaburras, Hockeyroos win Olympics QF rematches

A rebuilding Kookaburras side have stunned men's hockey world No.1 the Netherlands with a 4-2 FIH Pro League win, while the Hockeyroos defeated China.

Joanna Guelas

Ky Willott (centre) wheels away, celebrating with Kookaburras teammates after scoring against Spain. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Field HockeyKookaburras focus on rebuild, not FIH Pro League title

The Kookaburras' FIH Pro League title defence has begun with a defeat to Spain, but coach Mark Hager says their focus is instead on a successful rebuild.

Joanna Guelas

Goalscorer Courtney Schonell (c) made a successful return from an ACL injury to help the Hockeyroos. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Field HockeyMixed results for Kookaburras, Hockeyroos in Pro League

While Mark Hager's tenure as Kookaburras coach began with a FIH Pro League defeat to Spain, the Hockeyroos have kicked off their season with an emphatic win.

Joanna Guelas

Bevan George will join Hockey Australia's coaching team.

Hockey legendPremiumNarrogin’s Bevan George part of Kookaburras’ coaching team

Australian hockey announced last week that the Kookaburras would be seeing a familiar face back in the green and gold, this time as a coach. 

Jacki Elezovich

Jed Snowden will follow in his uncle Neil's footsteps when he earns a Kookaburras start in Sydney. (HANDOUT/HOCKEY AUSTRALIA)

Field Hockey'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.

Murray Wenzel

Jake and Tom Harvie. Jon Gellweiler

HockeyCommentsPremiumHarvie fresh: Latest brother continues Kookas’ family legacy

West Australian Tom Harvie is in line to play alongside his star Kookaburra brother Jake in the national side for the first time next month.

Jackson Barrett

Rebecca Stephens with Mark Graham and David Templeman at the Great Southern Hockey Association clubhouse.

hockey funding promisedPremiumLabor makes re-election promise of funding for Albany hockey

Albany MLA Rebecca Stephens announced her commitment this week to provide $50,000 to the Lower Great Southern Hockey Association for upgrades to their clubhouse and grounds if re-elected. 

Jacki Elezovich

Mariah Williams will be back in action for the Hockeyroos against China in Sydney next month. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Field HockeyNew-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.

Murray Wenzel

Tambellup’s Hockeyroos star Penny Squibb, who has been named in the national women’s program for 2025.

2025 squad PremiumSquibb’s experience vital in Hockeyroos squad for 2025

Tambellup’s Penny Squibb remains an integral part of the national hockey program, named in the Hockeyroos squad for 2025. 

Cameron Newbold

Triple Olympian Jake Whetton (right) is a high-profile casualty from the new-look Kookaburras. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Field HockeyPremiumBanned 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.

Melissa Woods

Australia's Ambrosia Malone reacts to a referee call during a women's field hockey match against India at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 2, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/John Locher)

HockeyCommentsPremiumHockey star accuses sport of ‘abuse of power’ after axing

Discarded Hockeyroo Rosie Malone says her international career is over and has hit out at Hockey Australia, accusing the sport of ‘an abuse of power and a broken system’. 

Caitlin Bassett

Australian hockey great Eddie Ockenden has announced his retirement. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Field HockeyRecord-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.

Staff Writers

The Australia IMC team at the World Masters Hockey 2024 World Cup competition.

WORLD CUP 2024PremiumUGSHA player represents Australia in hockey world cup comp

Upper Great Southern Hockey Association player Sarah Wiese showcased incredible athleticism at the World Masters Hockey 2024 World Cup in New Zealand last month.

Hannah Whitehead

Perth Thundersticks goal-keeper Aleisha Power in their grand final victory.

HockeyCommentsPower of work: ‘Sticks keeper’s long road to final heroics

Perth Thundersticks goal-keeper Aleisha Power had to overcome a cruel run of injury pain to produce one of the most important performances in Western Australia’s hockey history. 

Jackson Barrett

The Perth Thundersticks have won the Hockey One women's title with a 4-1 defeat of Brisbane Blaze. (Supplied by Hockey Australia/AAP PHOTOS)

Field HockeyKeeper 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.

Justin Chadwick

HC Melbourne were too good in the Hockey One men's final. (Supplied by Hockey Australia/AAP PHOTOS)

Field HockeyEphraums 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.

Justin Chadwick

Jake Harvie and the Perth Thundersticks fell short of the final.

HockeyCommentsPremiumMixed results for Thundersticks in Hockey One semifinals

The Perth Thundersticks’ women’s side have surged into the grand final, but the news wasn’t as good for the WA men.

Adrian Warren