The Latest Breaking News from Joel Rintala

Australia hold off fast-finishing Ireland at World Cup

Australia have dominated the first half of their hockey World Cup clash with Ireland to set up a 3-1 win.

AAP · Aug 16

Germans claw their way back to thwart Kookaburras

There was disappointment for Australia after Germany overcame a two-goal deficit to beat the Kookaburras in their FIH Pro League clash in Berlin.

AAP · Jun 24, 2025

Kooka's 'heartbreaking' exile ends after Games shame

Tom Craig has been recalled to the Kookaburras after serving a six-month Hockey Australia ban following his arrest in Paris after the side's Olympics exit.

AAP · May 8, 2025

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

Joel Rintala hat-trick inspires Kookaburras against Kiwis

A three-goal burst from Joel Rintala in just his second international has propelled the Kookaburras to a convincing 3-0 win over New Zealand.

The New Daily · Apr 25, 2023

Great Britain keep Hockeyroos at bay in Pro League

Great Britain have kept an unbeaten record in the FIH Pro League with a 2-1 win over the Hockeyroos in Christchurch.

AAP · Apr 23, 2023