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Head coach Darren Bazeley says his New Zealand squad are “ready to give everything” to create history by beating the United States and reaching the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-20 Men’s World Cup. Wednesday’s Round of 16 match (at 5.30am … Read More
The United States go into their game against New Zealand full of confidence with star midfielder Jack McGlynn claiming the side is capable of winning the FIFA U-20 Men’s World Cup. “We believe we can win it all,” McGlynn told … Read More
Māori Football Aotearoa have named men’s and women’s squads to play a three-test series against Australian indigenous sides in July. The senior men (Manawa) and women (Mauri) teams return to international competition after a three-year hiatus to play the Australian … Read More
A documentary series on Sky Sport will help New Zealanders get to know the Football Ferns ahead of July’s FIFA Women’s World Cup. The collection of short features will “let their individual personalities shine”, executive producer Karl Ross told RNZ’s … Read More
New Zealand will play the United States in a sudden-death knockout tie at the FIFA U-20 Men’s World Cup in Argentina. The Round of 16 game will kick off at 5.30am (NZT) on Wednesday May 31. The match will be … Read More
New Zealand goalkeeper Vic Esson was on the losing end of an entertaining Scottish Cup final when her Rangers team were beaten 2-0 by arch-rivals Celtic. Esson and her defenders were unable to deal with two Celtic crosses in the … Read More
Auckland City captain Cam Howieson and striker Ryan De Vries have collected individual honours for their performances at the OFC Champions League tournament in Vanuatu. Auckland City won their 11th OFC title when they beat Fiji’s Suva 4-2 in extra … Read More
Waikato referee CK Kawana-Waugh has made his second appearance at the FIFA U-20 Men’s World Cup, in the middle for England’s 0-0 draw with Iraq. Late in the first half, Kawana-Waugh awarded a penalty to England after checking the pitchside … Read More
The original trophy for the FIFA Women’s World Cup arrives in Auckland on Thursday (June 1) to begin a promotional tour of the nine host cities in New Zealand and Australia. The trophy has been taken to all 32 participating … Read More
Here are all the top results from the Northern League, Central League, Southern League and the leading Lotto NRFL men’s and women’s competitions in the north. New Zealand got through to the knockout phase of the FIFA U-20 Men’s World … Read More
Former All Whites coach Anthony Hudson will lead the United States national team for at least five more games, the US Soccer Federation has confirmed. Hudson (42) has been the interim head coach since January 4, following the expiration of … Read More
Samoa’s Lupe Ole Soaga might bypass future OFC Champions League tournaments after their withdrawal from this year’s event when they could not field a team to play Auckland City. The club says rising costs and confusion over tournament regulations means … Read More
Four European nations have qualified to join New Zealand at November’s FIFA U-17 Men’s World Cup. France, Germany, Poland and Spain booked their places at the tournament by reaching the semi-finals of the European U-17 Championship in Hungary in May. … Read More
Since making her debut for the Ford Football Ferns on her 19th birthday, Papamoa-born Rebekah Stott has been a key member of the Ferns family, on and off the pitch. In a journey that’s taken her right across the world, … Read More
New Zealand are through to the Round of 16 at the FIFA U-20 Men’s World Cup in Argentina after favourable results in today’s group games. They qualify as one of the four best-performing third-placed teams in the six groups. This … Read More
Here’s our round-up from around the country with Sunday’s results from the Central League, Southern League and the Lotto NRFL and WaiBOP women’s competitions in the north. Results will be updated as they become available. Please check for updates. Results … Read More
Auckland City have won their 11th OFC Champions League title after beating Fiji’s Suva 4-2 after extra time. Tied 2-2 at 90 minutes, the sides went to extra time, testing the legs of both teams who had needed extra time … Read More
Auckland City FC have survived a ferocious final fightback to beat Suva FC 4-2 in extra time at Freshwater Stadium in Port Vila and successfully defend their OFC Champions League title. Up 2-0 at halftime, Auckland City battled a rampant … Read More