Bouncing back from their first loss won't be easy, but there's something special about this Football Ferns side There’s no time, or appetite, for moping in the Football Ferns camp… just hunger for redemption. Wed, 12 June, 2019
Football Ferns' defensive effort comes up short The Football Ferns produced one of their best defensive performances in 2019 in their opening match at the Fifa Women's World Cup in France, but that wasn't enough for them to get a result. Wed, 12 June, 2019
Why you should watch the Football Ferns at the Women's World Cup, even if it imperils breakfast As football fan pedigrees go, mine is decidedly mutt. But for all you other tyre-kicking sports fans out there, the Women's World Cup is worthy of your attention. Wed, 12 June, 2019
Ex-Western Sydney Wanderers forward Jaushua Sotirio joins Wellington Phoenix Wellington Phoenix have continued their rebuild under new coach Ufuk Talay by signing a relatively young Australian winger with five years of A-League experience under his belt. Wed, 12 June, 2019
Heartbreak for Football Ferns in 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup opener against Netherlands The Football Ferns have suffered an unfortunate defeat in their first match at the Fifa Women's World Cup, with the Netherlands scoring a last gasp winner in the 93rd minute. Tue, 11 June, 2019
Wellington Phoenix Andrew Durante to leave club The Wellington Phoenix have lost their talisman. Tue, 11 June, 2019
Football Ferns coach Tom Sermanni describes World Cup loss to Dutch as 'absolute heartbreak' Football Ferns coach Tom Sermanni admits this morning's World Cup loss to the Netherlands was "absolute heartbreak" for his side but there were plenty of positives to take away from it too. Tue, 11 June, 2019
Wellington Phoenix captain Andrew Durante follows Mark Rudan out the door Wellington Phoenix have been rocked by the departure of long-serving captain Andrew Durante. Tue, 11 June, 2019
Football Ferns concede late in loss to Netherlands The Football Ferns were minutes away from securing a valuable point in their opening match at the Fifa Women's World Cup in France, but the Netherlands struck late to claim the spoils and break Kiwi hearts. Tue, 11 June, 2019
Here’s To Some Welcome Good Vibes With Stefan Marinovic (And Also Walter Scott) Joining The Welly Nix The post-Roy Krishna era of the Wellington Phoenix has begun with one of the more impressive kiwi signings this team has ever made. Mon, 10 June, 2019
'I feel more comfortable here' - Football Ferns goalkeeper ready for World Cup in adopted home When the Football Ferns begin their World Cup campaign in France later this week, goalkeeper Erin Nayler can find comfort in some familiar surroundings. Mon, 10 June, 2019
World Cup pressure nothing new for Football Ferns as they set expectations high Ali Riley was there in China in 2008, when the Football Ferns drew with Japan, picking up their first point at an Olympics. Mon, 10 June, 2019
Football Ferns believe history's possible as Fifa Women's World Cup campaign begins The Football Ferns' goals at this year's Fifa Women's World Cup are simple, but scoring the goals needed to achieve them is another matter. Mon, 10 June, 2019
Napier City Rovers spar before putting Waterside Karori down for a six-goal count When more than one player is capable of scoring a hat-trick of goals then you know there's potency in a team's strike force. Sun, 9 June, 2019
Football Ferns coach says experience crucial to their World Cup campaign The Football Ferns will be relying on their defence and experience during this year's World Cup campaign, coach Tom Sermanni says. Sun, 9 June, 2019
Football Ferns fly the flag for change Welcome to the new and improved Fifa Women's World Cup! Sun, 9 June, 2019
Teenagers turned veterans: Five Football Ferns set to play at their fourth World Cup Wendi Henderson was the veteran in the Football Ferns at the 2007 Fifa Women's World Cup in China, with 55 caps to her name as she neared the end of a playing career that stretched back two decades. Sun, 9 June, 2019
New Zealand's Under-20 World Cup prospects excite Wellington Phoenix coach Wellington Phoenix coach Ufuk Talay hopes All Whites goalkeeper Stefan Marinovic will be the first of many New Zealand players to sign for the club. Sun, 9 June, 2019
Football Ferns captain Ali Riley says Tom Sermanni was the coach the team needed Football Ferns captain Ali Riley believes Tom Sermanni was the coach the team needed at the end of last year and is pleased to see him agree to stick around for another year. Sun, 9 June, 2019