Special feature: A conversation with high performance coach Dave Wright
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Dave Wright is a UEFA A-licensed football coach and co-founder of Player Development Project. Currently completing his OFC Pro Licence, he has been coaching since 2002 in England, Australia and New Zealand with players at all levels. During five years … Read More

Special feature: Phoenix favourite Marco Rojas finds the long way home
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Marco Rojas has returned to the Wellington Phoenix, the club that launched his professional football career, signing a one-year deal for the 2024-25 Isuzu UTE A-League season. Rojas (32) has had stints at Melbourne Victory, VfB Stuttgart and Greuther Fürth … Read More

PREVIEW: Ambitious Cambridge seal Lotto NRFL Southern Conference title
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By Jack Sharp Cambridge have wrapped up the Lotto NRFL Men’s Southern Conference title with six games to spare. After Taupo dropped two points in last weekend’s 1-1 draw at Papamoa, it meant Cambridge could not be caught, even if … Read More

PREVIEW: Pressure goes on Southern Conference leaders in next two rounds
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By Jack Sharp Leaders Cambridge face their biggest tests of the season over the next two rounds when they tackle their nearest challengers in back-to-back fixtures. In Saturday’s round of games in the Lotto NRFL Men’s Southern Conference, they face … Read More

PREVIEW: Chatham Cup round provides chance for underdogs to shine
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The third round of the Chatham Cup promises some even battles, with plenty of opportunities for underdogs to shine. With holders Christchurch United already eliminated, there are 16 fixtures this weekend from which to pick the contenders for this year’s … Read More

PREVIEW: Crucial clash could decide whether anyone can catch Cambridge
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By Jack Sharp The round 9 fixture list has split the Lotto NRFL Southern Conference into two mini-contests this weekend. The top four sides play each other; the bottom four meet. As a result, the weekend’s results might provide some … Read More

Seniors head to Bangkok to represent New Zealand at world cup for over-40s
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By Rachel Lilburn They’re aged between 40 and 67, have been planning for a year … and now they’re off to represent New Zealand at the 16th Seniors World Cup in Thailand. The 23-player New Zealand squad is one of … Read More

PREVIEW: Rovers and Taupo to meet in clash of Southern Conference chasers
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By Jack Sharp Cambridge look likely to extend their winning streak to eight games when they visit struggling Ngongotaha Lakes this weekend. They beat last year’s champions Waikato Unicol 7-1 last round, with all their goals scored by Golden Boot … Read More

PREVIEW: Cambridge race seven points clear in NRFL Southern Conference
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By Jack Sharp Can anyone haul back table-topping Cambridge in the Lotto NRFL Southern Conference? After six rounds, it appears not, with the Reds already seven points clear and hot favourites to take the title and a spot in the … Read More

WaiBOP Football make two additions to their staff
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WaiBOP Football have added two members to their team, with the appointments of Veronica Lenihan and Rachel Lilburn. Lenihan joined WaiBOP in June 2023 to support the delivery of NZ Football’s legacy plan, Aotearoa United: Legacy Starts Now. She has … Read More

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