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‘They threw a flash-bang’: Wellington Phoenix star’s most eye-opening derby experience

Stuff

From a stun grenade to snake emojis, Wellington Phoenix striker Kosta Barbarouses knows better than most what a rivalry means to a football club and their fans.

Wellington Phoenix captain Alex Rufer to miss New Zealand derby

Stuff

Wellington Phoenix have been dealt a significant blow ahead of the first New Zealand derby.

A-League Women 2024-25 season preview: Wellington Phoenix aim high despite mass changes

Stuff

Here is all you need to know as Wellington Phoenix prepare to kick off their fourth season in the A-League Women.

The first inaugural NZ Derby

SENZ

Yellow Fever member Dale Warburton talks with Scotty & Izzy about the first A League kiwi derby and talks some smack about the Phoenix being the superior franchise.

Auckland FC are quite fake, the Phoenix are NZ's real pro football club

Stuff

It's time to talk some facts.

NZ's maiden A-league derby marred by threats of fan violence

One News

The Wellington Phoenix are adding extra security and police for this weekend's Kiwi derby in response to threats of organised violence from Auckland FC fans.

Former Phoenix star Alex Paulsen unsure what to expect on return to Wellington with Auckland FC

Stuff

Auckland was the city where Alex Paulsen first made fond football memories, but Wellington was the city where he became a pro and earned a move to an English Premier League club.

Wellington Phoenix message to Auckland FC sets stage for A-League Men’s first New Zealand derby

Stuff

Auckland FC’s second match in A-League Men ended in dramatic fashion, as All Whites centre back Nando Pijnaker scored a 97th-minute winner against Sydney FC.

Wellington Phoenix beat Perth Glory for first win of A-League Men season

Stuff

The Wellington Phoenix have registered their first win in A-League Men as they prepare to host Auckland FC in the competition’s first New Zealand derby next weekend.

Wellington Phoenix v Perth Glory - A-League Men: All you know

Stuff

Why Wellington Phoenix midfielder Fin Roa Conchie changed his name

Stuff

Wellington Phoenix have a new name in midfield this season: Fin Roa Conchie.

Academy player Nathan Walker makes unexpected A-League Men debut for Wellington Phoenix

Stuff

Nathan Walker’s A-League Men debut was so unexpected, Sky Sport didn’t even have a photo of him to use for the Wellington Phoenix team graphic.

Wellington Phoenix held by Western United in A-League season opener

Stuff

Wellington Phoenix’s first round woes have continued into the 2024-25 A-League Men season.

Thurgate pegs Phoenix back as Wellington, Western draw

One News

Wellington Phoenix have blown their chance to put two New Zealand sides on top of the A-League Men ladder, sharing the spoils with Western United in their season opener.

Wellington Phoenix recruit Paulo Retre to miss start of A-League Men season

Stuff

Wellington Phoenix will be without two of their big off-season signings when they kick off the new A-League Men season.

The 14-year wait for Wellington Phoenix stars Kosta Barbarouses and Marco Rojas to play together again

Stuff

They are two of the best New Zealand footballers to ever play in the A-Leagues.

Men's A-League enters its 20th season

Radio NZ

The men's A-League enters its 20th season this weekend with New Zealand's involvement doubling with the inclusion of new club Auckland FC. Barry Guy takes a look at some of the contenders for the new season.

Trial pays off for Pride fullback

Phoenix

Lara Wall has landed her maiden pro contract following a successful trial with the Wellington Phoenix.

Six Nix selected for U-17 Women’s World Cup

Phoenix

Six Wellington Phoenix youth players have been included in the New Zealand squad for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

Nix agree to multi-year deal with Venues Ōtautahi

Phoenix

The Wellington Phoenix are returning to Christchurch in January after an eight-year absence, having finalised a new agreement with Venues Ōtautahi.