Oliver Stebbings (born 1 June 2006) is an Australian field hockey player from Hobart, Tasmania, known for his leadership and exceptional skills in midfield positions. He has represented Australia at various junior levels and has been recognized for his contributions to the sport.
Early life and education.
Stebbings was born and raised in Hobart, Tasmania. He began playing hockey at a young age, joining the Launceston City Hockey Club's junior program. He was selected for Tasmanian state teams in various age groups.
Career.
State Representation.
Stebbings has been a consistent performer for Tasmania in national competitions. Notably, he captained the Tasmanian U21 team at the 2024 Hockey Australia Men's U21 Championships.
National representation.
In 2024, Stebbings was selected to represent Australia at the Sultan of Johor Cup, an annual international junior tournament. He played a pivotal role in the team's performance, contributing significantly in all six matches.
Additionally, Stebbings was part of the Australian U21 team during the 2025 Oceania Junior World Cup Qualifiers held in Auckland, where Australia secured qualification for the Junior World Cup.
Senior representation.
In early 2025, Stebbings was named to the wider Kookaburras squad, Australia's senior men's national team. This selection at just 18 years old highlights his rapid development and potential at the highest level of the sport.