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Ockenden's future undecided after premature Paris exit

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.

Dam, Dutch bust Eddie's Kookaburras' golden Paris dream

Dam, Dutch bust Eddie's Kookaburras' golden Paris dream

Dam, Dutch bust Eddie's Kookaburras' golden Paris dream

Dam, Dutch bust Eddie's Kookaburras' golden Paris dream

Two second-half Netherlands goals were enough to end the Kookaburra's Paris Olympics campaign in a tense quarter-final on a day of hockey upsets.

'Heavens open' as Hockeyroos set up China quarter-final

'Heavens open' as Hockeyroos set up China quarter-final

'Heavens open' as Hockeyroos set up China quarter-final

'Heavens open' as Hockeyroos set up China quarter-final

The unbeaten Hockeyroos will collide with some familiar faces when they face China in an Olympics quarter-final in Paris.

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Kookas' fraught Paris path revealed after India stumble

Kookas' fraught Paris path revealed after India stumble

Australia were wasteful in a 3-2 loss to India, their first to that country in Olympic competition since 1972, to set up a quarter-final clash with the Dutch.

Kookas laughing, big win kills Kiwi Games hockey hopes

Kookas laughing, big win kills Kiwi Games hockey hopes

A Blake Govers hat-trick has helped Australia beat New Zealand 5-0 and ensure they advance to the Olympic men's hockey quarter-finals.

Hockeyroos' triple treat ousts US, earns quarters berth

Hockeyroos' triple treat ousts US, earns quarters berth

The Hockeyroos' third-straight win in Paris, this time 3-0 over United States, has ensured them a quarter-final berth with two pool games still to play.

Kookaburras handed another Olympic loss by Belgium

Kookaburras handed another Olympic loss by Belgium

The Australia men's hockey team have been outclassed by their Olympic nemesis Belgium, crashing 6-2 in their pool game in Paris.

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Hockeyroos crush Britain to stay unbeaten at Olympics

Hockeyroos crush Britain to stay unbeaten at Olympics

Hockeyroos crush Britain to stay unbeaten at Olympics

Hockeyroos crush Britain to stay unbeaten at Olympics

Australia's women's hockey side remain undefeated at the Paris Olympics after trouncing Great Britain 4-0.

Kookaburras edge Ireland ahead of Belgium rematch

Kookaburras edge Ireland ahead of Belgium rematch

Kookaburras edge Ireland ahead of Belgium rematch

Kookaburras edge Ireland ahead of Belgium rematch

The Kookaburras remain unbeaten in Paris, Australia sneaking past Ireland 2-1 ahead of a Tokyo gold-medal game rematch with champions Belgium.

Hockeyroos seek polish after South African 'settler'

Hockeyroos seek polish after South African 'settler'

Hockeyroos seek polish after South African 'settler'

Hockeyroos seek polish after South African 'settler'

Australia conceded an early goal but steadied to win 2-1 and avoid a South African upset to begin their Paris women's hockey campaign.

Govers strike gives Kookaburras a first-up win in Paris

Govers strike gives Kookaburras a first-up win in Paris

Govers strike gives Kookaburras a first-up win in Paris

Govers strike gives Kookaburras a first-up win in Paris

A Blake Govers penalty corner has given Australia's men's hockey team a 1-0 win over Argentina in their opening game at the Paris Olympics.

Fox, Ockenden ready to perform after opening ceremony

Fox, Ockenden ready to perform after opening ceremony

Fox, Ockenden ready to perform after opening ceremony

Fox, Ockenden ready to perform after opening ceremony

Jessica Fox and Eddie Ockenden will start their Olympic campaigns only hours after carrying the Australian flag at the opening ceremony.

Fox, Ockenden to carry Australian flag at Games opening

Fox, Ockenden to carry Australian flag at Games opening

Fox, Ockenden to carry Australian flag at Games opening

Fox, Ockenden to carry Australian flag at Games opening

Canoeing gold medallist Jessica Fox and hockey great Eddie Ockenden will be the Australian flag bearers at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony.

From LeBron to Eddie O? Flag backing for Kookas great

From LeBron to Eddie O? Flag backing for Kookas great

From LeBron to Eddie O? Flag backing for Kookas great

From LeBron to Eddie O? Flag backing for Kookas great

Australia's flag bearers for the Paris Games will be announced imminently, with Kookaburras' great Eddie Ockenden put forward as a prime candidate.

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Hockeyroo's goal pledge after Olympics show of faith

Alice Arnott's whirlwind ride from Hockeyroos outcast to Olympics-bound striker was years in the making and has steeled her to be influential in Paris.

Kookaburra amputates part of finger to play in Paris

Veteran Kookaburras defender Matt Dawson has made the call to cut off part of his ring finger in order to be able to participate at the Paris Olympics.

Unified Hockeyroos can end generational drought: coach

Katrina Powell has addressed the fall-out of Rosie Malone's non-selection and failed appeal as they fly to Paris intent on ending a 24-year medal drought.

Malone responds to Hockeyroos' Olympic snub

Rosie Malone has publicly responded to her Olympic omission, questioning what more she could have done but wishing the Hockeyroos well in Paris.

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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.

Kookaburras, Hockeyroos warm up for Paris by beating GB

With the Olympics looming, the Kookaburras and Hockeyroos have both scored impressive wins over Great Britain to wrap up their FIH Pro League seasons in style.

Kookaburras on top of the world ahead of Olympics

The Kookaburras avenged a shootout loss to Germany two days earlier with a victory that has them on top of the FIH Pro League standings.

Shootout delight for Hockeyroos, misery for Kookaburras

The Hockeyroos and Kookaburras have had different penalty shootout fortunes in internationals against Germany, the Aussie women winning and the men losing.

Aussies enjoy big hockey double in den of GB rivals

Australia's national hockey teams have earned morale-boosting victories in their Olympic build-up, both beating their British hosts in the FIH Pro League.

Australia's hockey teams both defeated by Belgium

Australia's hockey teams have been narrowly defeated by Belgium in the FIH Pro League in Antwerp.

Kookaburras and Hockeyroos both beat Argentina

The Kookaburras and the Hockeyroos have got their FIH Pro League campaigns back on track with victories over Argentina.

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