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Krishna claims top prize at Phoenix awards night

Wellington Phoenix striker Roy Krishna has won Player of the Year at the annual awards ceremony.

Tue, 17 April, 2018

Final four set in Oceania

Holders Auckland City and fellow New Zealanders Team Wellington reached the semi-finals of the OFC Champions League in contrasting fashion on the weekend.

Mon, 16 April, 2018

I was told South Africa is too dangerous – Brockie

Mamelodi Sundowns striker Jeremy Brockie says he doesn’t regret moving to South Africa from New Zealand.

Mon, 16 April, 2018

Fifa freezes funding to OFC after audit revealed 'potential irregularities' in football centre project

Fifa has frozen funding to the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) after construction costs for an Auckland football centre went millions of dollars over budget.

Mon, 16 April, 2018

Kiwi Chris Wood scores for Burnley in English Premier League win over Leicester

All Whites striker Chris Wood scored for Burnley in a 2-1 victory over his former side, Leicester, in the English Premier League, on Sunday morning (NZ time).

Mon, 16 April, 2018

The Welly Nix Didn’t Even Come Last So There You Go

After all that the Wellington Phoenix didn’t even finish last.

Sun, 15 April, 2018

Melville United continues fine start to the season

Melville United's flying start to the season continued as Hamilton Wanderers and Claudelands United suffered heavy defeats in the second round of the LottoNRFL.

Sun, 15 April, 2018

Miramar Rangers take advantage of 10-man Havelock North Wanderers for victory

The lesson plan grew even more for the Havelock North Wanderers in front of a decent crowd at the village in Hastings today.

Sun, 15 April, 2018

So is it already time to ask the question of who are likely to beat Napier City Rovers?

Napier City Rovers may well be venturing out to gauge their worth every weekend but did it ever occur to anyone that in reality they may be the yardstick of what it'll take to be the soccer champions?

Sun, 15 April, 2018

Sarpreet Singh to the double as Wellington Phoenix end season on winning note

At the end of a dreadful A-League season, the Wellington Phoenix have offered a bit of hope, beating Melbourne City 2-1 at QBE Stadium in Auckland on Saturday night.

Sun, 15 April, 2018

Uncertainty surrounds Wellington Phoenix while efforts of young Kiwis offer hope

Do you reckon the glass is half full or half empty?

Sun, 15 April, 2018

Auckland fields at centre of football investigation not endorsed by Fifa

Two multi-million dollar Auckland football fields at the centre of an international investigation are not listed as having Fifa-accreditation.

Fri, 13 April, 2018

Boxall at forefront of New Zealand's increasing influence in booming MLS

In its 23 years of existence, Major League Soccer has been home to just 18 players from New Zealand. Of those 18, eight are plying their trade in MLS right now. Not since 2011, when five Kiwis played in the U.S. and C...

Fri, 13 April, 2018

Wellington Phoenix have 90 minutes to go, then their horror season can be put to bed

The Wellington Phoenix don't have a lot to play for on Saturday night, when they host Melbourne City, but will be comforted by the fact that come the end of 90 minutes, their dreadful 2017-18 Hyundai A-League campaign...

Fri, 13 April, 2018

A Life Story - sports journalist Russell Gray could 'talk the leg off a chair'

Leslie Russell Gray, sports writer/editor, Wellington Phoenix media and kit manager: b May 8, 1943, Manchester, England; m Barbara West; 2s; d April 2, 2018, Wainuiomata, Lower Hutt, 74.

Fri, 13 April, 2018

Wynton Rufer questions Wellington Phoenix decision making in recent seasons

The crowds are dwindling, the goals have dried up, the FFA are delivering ultimatums and the Wellington Phoenix are in line to get their second wooden spoon in six years.

Fri, 13 April, 2018

All Whites continue to drop in Fifa world rankings as Germany remain No 1

A loss to Canada last month in Spain has seen the All Whites drop 13 places in the Fifa world rankings.

Fri, 13 April, 2018

Kiwis keep illustrious company

It’s been another exciting period for the overseas-based New Zealanders with several singled out for their outstanding performances.

Thu, 12 April, 2018

Wharfies

If I was to have a favourite club in Wellington, there is a solid argument for it to be Waterside Karori. Formed by wharfies almost 100 years ago when you wouldn’t dare set foot on the Wellington waterfront without a ...

Wed, 11 April, 2018

Nathan Burns on his return to the A-League, the J-League and Socceroos ambitions

The Australian striker has had a tumultuous few years but is determined to get back to his best

Wed, 11 April, 2018