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Kookaburras 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.

AAP · Feb 5, 2025

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.

AAP · Nov 15, 2024

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.

AAP · Oct 15, 2024

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Kookaburras coach Colin Batch steps down

The Kookaburras are on the lookout for a new coach after Colin Batch stepped down following the team's disappointing quarter-finals exit at the Paris Olympics.

AAP · Sep 2, 2024

Ockenden's future undecided after premature Paris exit

Eddie Ockenden says he isn't sure what the future holds after his record fifth Olympic campaign came to a premature halt in a quarter-final loss to the Dutch.

AAP · Aug 5, 2024

Australian hockey player Matt Dawson sacrifices finger for Paris Olympics

Australian hockey player Matt Dawson has sacrificed part of his finger to ensure his participation in the Paris Olympics. The 30-year-old recently broke his ring finger on his right hand, leaving his Olympic dreams in jeopardy. To compete in his third Olympics, Dawson chose to have the top part of…

The Times of India · Jul 19, 2024

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.

AAP · Jul 1, 2024

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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.

AAP · May 23, 2024

250-cap Zalewski to be Kookaburras' Olympic captain

Aran Zalewski has been named the Australian men's hockey captain for the Olympics and will celebrate by playing his 250th match for the Kookaburras.

AAP · Apr 3, 2024

Slick Dutch ruin Kookaburras' Pro League winning streak

The world No.1 men's hockey side, the Netherlands, have put an abrupt end to the Kookaburras' FIH Pro League winning streak with a 5-3 win in India.

AAP · Feb 25, 2024

Kookaburras still perfect in FIH league with Spain win

Australia's hockey men have maintained their perfect start to the season in the FIH Hockey Pro League with a 4-1 hammering of Spain in Rourkela.

AAP · Feb 21, 2024

Kookaburras earn another amazing comeback win in India

The Kookaburras have earned a second remarkable comeback triumph in the FIH Hockey Pro League in 24 hours, beating the world No.1 Dutch side 5-4 in India.

AAP · Feb 16, 2024

Coach's 'fine line' warning for gold-hungry Kookaburras

Kookaburras coach Colin Batch has issued a warning to go with the release of his latest 27-man squad ahead of next year's Olympic Games.

AAP · Dec 6, 2023

Hockey Pro League: Indian-origin Anand Gupte hopes to make his dream Australia debut count

ROURKELA: It was a dream day for the four Australian hockey players who made their senior debut during their FIH Pro League game against Germany at Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium here on Saturday.

The Times of India · Mar 13, 2023

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AAP · Jan 23, 2023

Kookaburras gear up for World Cup QFs

Short of their own high standards so far, Australia's Kookaburras are keen to discover their best hockey in the World Cup quarter-final against Spain.

The Times of India · Jan 19, 2023

Hockey World Cup: The penalty corner dilemma - criticise drag-flickers or laud defenders?

BHUBANESWAR: The most obvious question since India's first match of the ongoing Men's Hockey World Cup has been: "Why hasn't the team been able to convert any of its penalty corners?" To make matters worse, drag-flick expert and captain Harmanpreet Singh missed a penalty stroke as well against Spain. India…

AAP · Jan 11, 2023

Brutal losses drive Kookas' World Cup tilt

Australia will chase a fourth hockey World Cup title in India from Friday, fuelled by shoot-out losses at the previous tournament in 2018 and the Olympics.

AAP · Dec 12, 2022

Five World Cup newcomers for Kookaburras

Kookaburras stalwart Eddie Ockenden will contest his fourth World Cup alongside five cup debutants at the January tournament in India.

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AAP · Dec 4, 2022

Kookaburras defeat India in hockey finale

The Kookaburras have clinched a 4-1 series victory over India, winning 5-4 in the final match in Adelaide in a promising dress rehearsal for the World Cup.

AAP · Dec 3, 2022

Kookaburras claim hockey series vs India

The Kookaburras have beaten India 5-1 to take an unassailable lead in their best-of-five series against India in Adelaide.

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