Where does time go? It’s been 16 years and 233 international games since I first stepped on the field with the Australian Hockeyroos. In many ways, I am still the energetic, fiercely competitive, proudly patriotic player that took the field for that very first game, but I have also grown and changed with experience, support and READ MORE
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Hockey star steps up for Mental Health Week
Veteran Hockeyroo Rachael Lynch knows all too well the stress that comes from high pressure environments. The Hockeyroos goalkeeper, Olympian and registered nurse is as passionate about mental health as she is about field hockey. Rachael is one of 22 elite athletes selected as Lifeline Community Custodians as part of a partnership between Australian Institute READ MORE
Sometimes the helper needs help
I’ve been an ambassador for RUOK? for a long time now but 2020 brought with it my first personal experience with mental health issues and an opportunity to practice what I preach. https://www.ruok.org.au/sometimes-the-helper-needs-help READ MORE
Balance and perspective are keys to feeling OK
“Everyone performs at their best when they’re feeling good and they’re happy.” It’s a simple statement that applies on and off the hockey field for Australian Olympian Rachael Lynch, who credits work-life balance and perspective as keys for overall mental health and wellbeing. When she’s not plying her trade as Hockeyroos goalkeeper, Rachael supports the READ MORE
AOC Athletes’ Commission Appointment
It’s an honor to have been elected by my peers as a member of the Australian Olympic Committee Athlete’s Commission for the next Olympic cycle. The commission does incredible work in ensuring athletes get the best possible high-performance environment at the Games as well as advancing AOC goals around gender equity and Indigenous reconciliation. I READ MORE
World Olympians Association – Rachael Lynch inducted into Olympians For Life
I am incredibly proud honored to be recognised as one of 5 global ‘Olympians for Life’ for my contribution to the community and representing the Olympic values! Thank you to World Olympians Association and HSH Prince Albert who presented the awards in a virtual ceremony last night. https://olympians.org/oly-house/olympians-for-life/ Video of the presentation event is below. READ MORE
Hockey Australia: Lynch receives ‘Olympians for Life’ accolade
Hockeyroos goalkeeper Rachael Lynch OLY is one of five athletes to be inducted into Olympians for Life by the World Olympians Association (WOA). Together with Ugandan athlete Julius Achon OLY, American swimmer Donna de Varona OLY, Japanese athlete Koji Murofushi OLY and British athlete Alan Pascoe OLY, Lynch was inducted into Olympians for Life for READ MORE
Hockeyroos Tokyo 2021 squad finalised
Published Fri 14 May 2021- https://www.hockey.org.au/news/hockeyroos-squad-finalised/ The Hockeyroos 2021 squad has now been finalised with the additions of Rachael Lynch and Savannah Fitzpatrick. Lynch and Fitzpatrick were selected by the National Women’s Selection Panel from 13 athletes vying to be included. Lynch returns to the squad after having her appeal into her initial non-selection upheld. READ MORE
Rachael Lynch – From stopping shots on the pitch to saving lives during COVID-19
Wanting to protect and defend is just part of Rachael Lynch’s make up. When she’s not stopping shots on the field for the Hockeyroos, Lynch works as a nurse channelling her passions to help the nation through the COVID-19 pandemic. For the last decade, the Rio 2016 Olympian has spent one day a week READ MORE
Rachael Lynch crowned 2019 FIH World Goalkeeper Of The Year
It was truly an honor to be crowned 2019 FIH World Goalkeeper of The Year. It was even more special to have my idol, Rachel Imison present me with the award. Further details: http://www.fih.ch/events/hockey-stars-awards/hockey-stars-2019/news/2019-fih-womens-goalkeeper-of-the-year-australia-s-lynch-takes-the-crown/ https://hockey.org.au/news/rachael-lynch-named-fih-2019-female-goalkeeper-of-the-year/ READ MORE
Why Silver is Gold
Having recently returned from the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games and now enjoying a much needed break it is with much pride that I have been able to wear and show off my shiny silver medal. It has been wonderful to come home and share my experience with friends, family, the Victorian hockey community and also READ MORE
The relationship between team goalkeepers
My views on the relationship between team goalkeepers have naturally been shaped by experiences throughout my career and the influence of people I have played with and been coached by. READ MORE
Getting to know the Hockeyroos
I sat down with some of the Hockeyroos stars to learn a little more about them and what life is like on tour. Check it out READ MORE
Balance – Sport and Life
In the morning hard white balls are being hit at me 100km an hour from 10m away… occasionally they miss my padding and I come away looking like I have lost a fight. In the afternoon, when time permits, I head to the hospital to take away the pain of others whilst working as a READ MORE
QLD GK clinic – Bundaberg
There are so many talented goal keepers around Australia and over the past few months I have been able to coach over 100 of them. Most recently I had the opportunity to work with some juniors and seniors from Queensland at my clinic in Bundaberg. READ MORE
Tour Update: Champions Challenge Dublin Ireland
It has been a long time between posts but I can now proudly add another ‘tour update’ to my website. Ireland Dublin is the current location of the Hockeyroos and in a few days time we will be competing in the Electric Ireland Champions Challenge. READ MORE
Hockeyroo Bloggers
Given that 2012 will be all about hockey for us Hockeyroos it has come to our attention that we need something to keep our minds active and amused. READ MORE
Tour Update: Sunshine Coast USA series
The Hockeyroos recently took on the USA in Sunshine Coast in a three match series. READ MORE
Tour Update – Korea Series Perth
Sorry I have been a little slack lately in writing new posts. We have had a crazy few weeks with our fundraiser and then a series against Korea. READ MORE
Hockeyroos Chasing Gold Gala dinner
The Hockeyroos Chasing Gold Gala dinner was a HUGE success On saturday night the Hockeyroos hosted 300 guests at the Novotel Perth Langley and by all reports everyone had a really great night. Tim Gossage from Channel ten was our emcee for the night and did a wonderful job. We were all laughing the whole READ MORE
Possible career change? A night with the Perth Wildcats.
Hockeyroos Stacia Joseph, Anna Flanagan, Kate Hollywood and I were lucky enough to sit court-side at the Perth Wildcats game this week. READ MORE
Hockeyroos Chasing Gold fundraiser night
HOCKEYROOS – CHASING GOLD GALA DINNER. Presented by INSIGHT LASER CENTRE March 3rd 2012 Novotel Perth Langley READ MORE
Cancer Council Girls Night In
On Friday night myself and many of the girls from the Hockeyroos had our very own GIRLS NIGHT IN. READ MORE
Tour Update – Melbourne Camp
After nine wonderful days in Melbourne it is time for the Hockeyroos to leave for Hobart. READ MORE