Kookaburras News
Epic fightback from Kookaburras secures perfect 10
Monday December 7, 2009
Australia 5
Germany 3Kookaburras wary of resurgent foes
Friday November 27, 2009
AUSTRALIA might be the defending title-holder of the Champions Trophy, the biggest men's annual international hockey tournament, but Kookaburras coach Ric Charlesworth knows his team will have its work cut out if it wants to maintain bragging rights.World's best eager to knock Kookaburras off their Champions perch
Friday November 27, 2009
AUSTRALIA might be the titleholders of the biggest men's annual international hockey tournament - the Champions Trophy - but Kookaburras coach Ric Charlesworth is well aware how difficult it will be to maintain a grip on the prize over the next week.Hemming Heroics Buoy Kookas
Sunday January 11, 2009
IT WAS not quite on the same scale as South African captain Graeme Smith, but Toronto batsman Jeff Hemming showed similar courage to lead the Kookaburras to a crucial win against Merewether at Townson Oval yesterday.Charlesworth Taking Charge Of Men's Side
Monday September 29, 2008
THE man with hockey's Midas touch Ric Charlesworth is set to work his magic with the Kookaburras.Kookaburras Must Overcome Disappointment, Then The Dutch
Saturday August 23, 2008
THE Australian men's hockey team tonight faces the difficult task of dusting itself off and preparing for a match in which, after arriving in Beijing as world No.1, defending champion and competition favourite, the bronze medal might seem a mere consolation prize.Spain Reign Over Kookaburras
Friday August 22, 2008
Spain 3
Australia 2Kookaburras' Draw Guarantees Safe Passage To Semis
Monday August 18, 2008
Australia 2
Netherlands 2Kookaburras' Thrilling Draw All They Need For Semi
Monday August 18, 2008
THE Australian men's hockey team made its way safely through to the semi-finals with a game to spare, keeping its unbeaten record alive here with a 2-2 drew with the Netherlands last night.Kooka 'spies' Behind Dutch Lines The Key
Sunday August 17, 2008
KNOWLEDGE gained by several Australians playing in the professional Dutch league could give the Kookaburras a significant edge entering their crucial group match against the Netherlands today.Kookaburras Fit For Long Haul
Friday August 8, 2008
THE Australian men's hockey team are confident their ability to handle the debilitating mixture of heat, humidity and dense smog will give them a significant advantage in their gold medal defence.Oak Flats The Minor Premiers
Monday March 10, 2008
OAK Flats clinched the minor premiership, while Warilla teenager Nic Maddinson scored his second century of the season and helped the Kookaburras finish third, following the final round of South Coast cricket on Saturday.Trophy To Ready Kookaburras For Heat Of Olympic Battle
Monday November 26, 2007
WHEN the Kookaburras step onto the pitch in sweltering 33-degree heat and 85% humidity at the Champions Trophy in Kuala Lumpur this week, players will have eight gruelling games ahead of them rather than the usual six.Silver Is Not An Option
Sunday November 25, 2007
The Kookaburras are on target to defend their Olympic title in Beijing, but captain Brent Livermore believes it's no time for complacency, writes David Sygall.Kookaburras The Yardstick For Blacksticks
Wednesday November 21, 2007
NEW Zealand coach Shane McLeod
believes a three-match Test
series with the world No.1-rated
Kookaburras, starting tonight at
the Newcastle International Hockey
Centre, will provide the Blacksticks
with the perfect launching pad
to their last chance at Olympic
qualification.Kookas Forward Ready To Strike
Thursday November 15, 2007
GOALSCORING machine Jamie Dwyer predicts there will be no holding back by the Kookaburras when they make their first appearance in Newcastle for 17 years on Wednesday night.Kookaburras Set To Go Full Tilt At Champions Trophy
Tuesday October 2, 2007
THEY may have qualified for the Beijing Games but there will be no let-up for the Kookaburras in the countdown to their Olympic title defence.A Central Space, With Kookaburras, Down By The Riverside
Sunday September 9, 2007
FOR 10 years, John Pattison and his family have enjoyed the many charming features of their South Yarra Tudor home at 13 Alexandra Avenue.Security Forces Kookaburras Out Of Trophy
Wednesday July 25, 2007
THE Australian men's team, the reigning Olympic champion, has withdrawn from the Champions Trophy tournament in Pakistan in December because of security fears.Rain Washes Away Kookaburras' Final Hopes
Monday March 26, 2007
TORONTO Workers' fairytale run in Newcastle district cricket ended yesterday at rain-soaked No.1 Sportsground.