In February 2020, the FIH female goalkeeper of the year was awarded to Australian stopper, Rachael Lynch. The tall keeper has been a part of the Hockeyroos since 2006, becoming more of a key figure and has won more than 220 international caps, making her the most capped Australian goalkeeper in history. On hearing the […]
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Hockey Australia (HA), has begun consultation with its Member Associations (MA’s), the planning for a 2020 hockey season to take place being the order of the day. As Australia continues to flatten the curve of Coronavirus fatalities, there is good optimism and excitement about the prospect of hockey being played even this year. Hockey Australia
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As with many other sports, Hockey Australia is navigating a very uncertain and challenging period as a result of COVID-19. While the immediate future will involve ongoing adherence to maintaining social distancing and refraining from undertaking our normal way of life, it is our hope that we will be able to support the delivery of
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Hockey Australia corporate partner and Hockey One naming rights partner Kellogg’s Sultana Bran has produced a brand new television commercial starring Hockeyroos co-captain Jodie Kenny. The commercial, which is based on a true story from Kenny’s past, aired nationally for the first time on Sunday night and has received plenty of positive feedback. Mother of
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She isn’t your typical last line of defence. She comes armed with stethoscopes and thermometers. And these days, the hospital is her stadium. Meet 33 -year-old, Hockeyroos Goalkeeper Rachael Anne Lynch, who dedicates herself to excellence, whether it is when wearing a goalkeepers uniform or scrubs. While the sports fraternity and people world over collectively
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Hockey Australia (HA) can confirm all National Championships, including Masters, for this year have been cancelled, but re-emphasises a commitment for local competitions to take place at some stage in 2020. The decision was made after consultation and agreement with Member Associations (MAs) and the HA Masters Committee, coupled with the latest developments and government
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Two world class goals have ultimately sealed the Hockeyroos’ fate as they fell 2-0 to Argentina in Perth tonight, the victory sending the South Americans top of the FIH Pro League standings. The Hockeyroos made eight changes from the side that was defeated by the same score line on Friday night, with recalled trio Greta
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Inspired by Eddie Ockenden’s record breaking milestone, the Kookaburras have rinsed the current Olympic Champions Argentina 5-1 in Perth to move into second position on the FIH Pro League table. In a history-breaking night for Australian hockey, Ockenden led his side onto the field in his 366th international appearance, passing legend Jamie Dwyer’s mark of
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In the wake of the ongoing and increasing outbreak in Europe, Hockey Australia has taken the unfortunate but necessary decision to suspend all international travel for its national teams, including the Hockeyroos and Kookaburras, until further notice. Hockey Australia have made the determination after regular consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of the Australian Institute
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After becoming the most capped Kookaburras player of all time, a number of Eddie Ockenden’s former national teammates have toasted the 32 year on his latest achievement. Ockenden eclipsed Australian hockey legend Jamie Dwyer’s 365 game record after playing in the Kookaburras’ 5-1 demolition of Argentina in Perth on Saturday night. The North-West Graduates Hockey
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