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...
Local 20-year-old defender Karri Somerville will become the Hockeyroos’ latest debutant when she takes the field against Argentina in Perth in the FIH Pro League tomorrow (Friday 6 March).
Somerville has impressed at training since joining the squad at the start of the year and Hockeyroos Head Coach Paul Gaudoin...
The Hockeyroos booked their 11th straight Olympic Games after beating Russia 5-0 win in the second and final qualifier against Russia.
The result gave the Hockeyroos a 9-2 victory on aggregate to ensure they will join the Kookaburras in representing Australia at next year’s Games.
After a 4-2 win in the...
Hockeyroos Head Coach Paul Gaudoin has built a reputation as Australia's best coach, the man who can always be relied on to get the team across the line in a tight finish.
Australia's opponent for the FIH Olympic Qualifier is Russia. Although Russia are a much much lower ranked team,...
The Hockeyroos team has been announced for the upcoming do-or-die Olympic Qualifying Series against Russia to be held in Perth on 25/26 October 2019.
The 18-player team named by Head Coach Paul Gaudoin will face world number 19 ranked Russia in two matches on back to back days, with the...
The Australian women’s hockey team (World No. 2) will face high expectations when it takes on Russia (World No. 19) in the FIH Olympic Qualifier, which is the 'final' chance for teams to qualify for the Olympics.
The draw which involved 14 teams was held at the headquarters of the...
The Australian women's hockey team beat New Zealand 3-2 on Day Two of the Oceania Cup 2019 in Rockhampton, thanks to Renee Taylor's late 60th minute strike.
The Hockeyroos had lost the previous match on Day One to the Black Sticks women, so this victory proved to be real sweet.
M.Fitzpatrick...
The Australian women's hockey team beat China to clinch the Bronze Medal match at the "Ready Steady Tokyo" Hockey Olympic Test event in Tokyo, Japan on Wednesday.
Australia rode on goals through Commerford (11’), Malone (16’) and R.Taylor (34’) while Li Jiaqi (57') was the lone scorer for China.
The Hockeyroos...
Hockeyroos Head Coach Paul Gaudoin has named his 16-players for the official Tokyo Olympics Test Event to be held in the Japanese capital from 17-21 August 2019.
The event is seen as valuable preparation for the upcoming Oceania Cup in Rockhampton, a best of three match series against New Zealand...
Australia men and women are set to play their final home & away FIH Pro League matches in Amstelveen this weekend.
Head coaches Colin Batch (Kookaburras) and Paul Gaudoin (Hockeyroos) have been both looking forward to playing tough teams in front of a big crowd, including Australian fans.
“There is a...
The Kookaburras and Hockeyroos have both secured a top-four finish in the 2019 FIH pro league.
The Hockeyroos secured their place in the finals in Amsterdam later this month after a 3-1 victory over Germany in Krefeld on Sunday.
The Kookaburras had to fight for it, but in the end were able to...
The Hockeyroos claimed a 4-2 win over Great Britain in their FIH Pro League match in London.
At down 4-0 with a little more than fifteen minutes to go, Britain staged a valiant fightback, goals from Hollie Pearne-Webb and Tess Howard offering a glimmer of hope.
Unfortunately Mark Hager's side had...
Australia’s European leg of the FIH Pro League kicks off on Sunday (11pm AEST) when both the Kookaburras and Hockeyroos face Great Britain in London.
The push for finals is well and truly on for both teams, with each currently occupying a top-four spot on the standings.
The Hockeyroos’ 3-2 victory...
The Hockeyroos overcame a sluggish start to defeat China 3-2 and move into third place on the FIH Pro League standings on Sunday in Changzhou, China.
Trailing by a goal at half time, a trio of second half goals ensured that the three points would be going the way of...
The Hockeyroos’ run of five games in 21 days commences on Sunday (6pm AEST) when they face world number 10 China in Changzhou in the FIH Pro League.
Australia flew to China on Tuesday and will journey to Europe for four more matches following Sunday’s clash which could set the...
