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Hamish Watson scores hat-trick to fire Team Wellington into national football league final

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Hamish Watson scored a hat-trick as Team Wellington won a rambunctious semifinal against Hamilton Wanderers 4-1 to advance to next Sunday’s national men’s football league final.

Chris Wood scores cracker as Burnley upset Everton

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A superb strike by Chris Wood and a goal of the season contender from Dwight McNeil earned Burnley a 2-1 win over higher-rated Everton in an English Premier League northern derby.

Former captain Steven Taylor missed Wellington Phoenix so much he came back

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Steven Taylor has reinforced his desire to end his professional football career with Wellington Phoenix after making a shock return to the A-League club six months after leaving for India.

The Premmy Files – Men’s Premiership Week 14, Pt. 2

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Took a little while to get here but we got here in the end.

The Premmy Files – Wellington Phoenix 2020-21 Season Review

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Things started so promisingly for the WeeNix.

Wellington Phoenix burning questions: Just how magic is coach Ufuk Talay's tracksuit?

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Things are looking up for the Wellington Phoenix.

Flying Kiwis - March 9

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The Woodsman is back in business.

Oli Sail grateful for chance to redeem himself after 663-day wait between games

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Wellington Phoenix goalkeeper Oli Sail​ was so desperate for a chance to play another A-League game, the club’s long-term back-up was literally banging on the selection door.

Football setting new goals for female coaches

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Maia Vink has a record of speaking up for women’s football during her playing and coaching career.

Wellington Phoenix have work to do as they wait for Steven Taylor to become available

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Ufuk Talay has a points target for the Wellington Phoenix, as they look to rise from the depths of the A-League ladder and into the top six for a third season in a row.

Former Wellington Phoenix captain Steven Taylor makes shock return from India

Former Wellington Phoenix captain Steven Taylor has made a shock return to the A-League club six months after terminating his contract

Flying Kiwis – March 3

Good vibrations from the Thomas family.

Football Fern Rebekah Stott adopts 'positive mindset' after blood cancer diagnosis

Football Ferns defender Rebekah Stott has confirmed she has been diagnosed with Stage 3 Hodgkin's Lymphoma.

Phoenix scorer David Ball happy to atone after first red card of 400-game career

David Ball was intent on scoring in his first game back from suspension.

The Premmy Files – Men’s Premiership Week 14

Oh the wonders on show as Team Wellington hosted Hamilton Wanderers in a preview of the semi-final to follow in a week’s time (probably), with the winner of this clash earning hosting rights for that future contest (TW getting the gig if it’s a draw).

Wellington Phoenix young gun Ben Waine takes his chance with cracking goal

All aboard the Waine Train

It’s Good to Be Back

Sport is a funny thing.

Wellington Phoenix snap winless streak with A-League win over Newcastle Jets

The Wellington Phoenix have snapped a four-game winless streak, beating the Newcastle Jets 2-0 at McDonald Jones Stadium.

Wellington Phoenix find their shooting boots to down Newcastle Jets

Six shots, two goals. Ufuk Talay would take that strike rate every week.

All Aboard The Waine Train: Analysing Ben Waine's First Start Of The Season

The Waine Train is picking up steam.

Liberato Cacace happy to bide his time in Belgium amid interest from Juventus

In-demand All Whites star Liberato Cacace was in his apartment watching Netflix when he discovered he was being linked with a dream move to Italian giants Juventus.

Canterbury United stalwart Dan Terris sad to see end of national football's provincial teams

Canterbury United stalwart Dan Terris is sad to see the end of the national football league's provincial structure as the Dragons' era comes to an enforced close.

Ufuk Talay irked by Wellington Phoenix's failings at both ends of the pitch

Wellington Phoenix coach Ufuk Talay is counting on returning strikers David Ball and Tomer Hemed to fix the team’s finishing woes after crashing to the bottom of the A-League table.

Wellington Phoenix slump to bottom of A-League ladder after defeat to Melbourne Victory

The Wellington Phoenix have slumped to the bottom of the A-League ladder, beaten 2-0 by previous cellar dwellers Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park.

Rudy Gestede heads Melbourne Victory clear of bottom place Wellington Phoenix

Wellington Phoenix’s A-League season reached a new low on Wednesday when they were beaten by previous cellar dwellers Melbourne Victory to drop to the bottom of the table.

Flying Kiwis – February 23

It had been 14 years since a New Zealander last lined up in a Europa League knockout game. Ryan Nelsen it was on that occasion, as Blackburn Rovers drew 0-0 with Bayer Leverkusen at home to go out 3-2 on aggregate.

The Premmy Files – Men’s Premiership Week 13

We’re so close to the end of this whole Premiership thing that it’s now time to start saying our farewells to some of these teams, such as the Cantab Dragons who have two more home games, maybe a semi-final if they’re lucky, and then it’s kaput.

Louis Fenton's next goal: Become A-League's best right-back

Louis Fenton believes he can cut it as one the best fullbacks in the A-League after making a goal-scoring return to the Wellington Phoenix starting lineup on Sunday.

Oli Sail to retain starting spot after Wellington Phoenix drop All Whites keeper

Wellington Phoenix coach Ufuk Talay is expecting a response from All Whites goalkeeper Stefan Marinovic after dropping him to the bench ahead of Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Western Sydney Wanderers.

Football Fern Olivia Chance scores brilliant long-range goal in W-League rout

Football Ferns midfielder Olivia Chance has scored a stunning long range goal in past New Zealand teammate Lily Alfeld in an Australian W-League clash.

Wellington Phoenix and Western Sydney Wanderers play out pulsating A-League draw

The Wellington Phoenix have come from behind to earn a share of the points in a pulsating 2-2 A-League draw with the Western Sydney Wanderers in Wollongong.

Phoenix legend Paul Ifill targets World Cup qualification as Samoa women’s coach

He’s played in an FA Cup final against Manchester United but Paul Ifill’s next challenge could be his toughest yet.

Depleted Wellington Phoenix dig deep to draw with Western Sydney Wanderers

Wellington Phoenix coach Ufuk Talay has praised his injury-ravaged squad for digging deep to clinch a hard-fought point against the in-form Western Sydney Wanderers in Wollongong on Sunday.

Border restrictions hinder Wellington Phoenix's search for replacement defender

Wellington Phoenix coach Ufuk Talay is hoping to solve the club’s current injury crisis by signing another central defender and bolstering his squad with reserve players.

Alex Rufer open to positional switch as injuries ravage Wellington Phoenix squad

He has played all over the park throughout his career but Wellington Phoenix vice-captain Alex Rufer is willing to make yet another positional switch to help the club ride out their current injury crisis.