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We all know about the romance of the Chatham Cup – if I write about it one more time I might even make myself puke.

Cambridge United advance to next round of Chatham Cup after hard-fought battle

Cambridge United were the only Waikato team to win in the Chatham Cup on Saturday, beating University of Auckland 2-1 to advance to the second round.

Sigmund on mission to teach resilience

Ben Sigmund is an example for every sportsman who ever got a knockback, a don't come Monday or a see you later.

Shannon: Tommy Smith owes All Whites nothing

It was notable, when explaining his decision to effectively end the international career of Tommy Smith, that All Whites coach Anthony Hudson arrived at acceptance rather than annoyance when summing up his overriding ...

A potted history of the All Whites playing amateur teams

If history is any guide, All Whites coach Anthony Hudson should be on red alert as his team prepares to play three friendly matches against seemingly unfancied lower tier club opposition in Australia in the coming day...

Tracking the Cup: First Round - An international affair

The Chatham Cup knockout football competition is one of New Zealand's longest running national sports events, having been contested annually since 1923.

Sixty seconds with: Ali Riley

Richmond Athletic beat Wakefield to advance in Chatham Cup

Logan De Joux returned to haunt his former club as Richmond Athletic booked their place in the second round of the Chatham Cup.

All Whites preparation for Nations Cup driven by lessons of 'horror in Honiara'

Before making any plans for the Oceania Nations Cup, All Whites coach Anthony Hudson made sure he did one thing.

Plenty of drama in round one

There were plenty of talking points as round one of the Chatham Cup and the Women’s Knockout Cup kicked off around New Zealand today.

Sigmund hails Ryan Nelsen as a role model for his pro football career

Retired All White Ben Sigmund is throwing a party in Christchurch on Saturday night to thank his Canterbury supporters, but one of his major influences can't be there.

Phoenix announce Hong Kong Sevens squad

The Wellington Phoenix have revealed their squad that will compete at the Citi HKFC Soccer Sevens, with promising 16-year-old forward Calvin Harris given a chance to shine in his homeland.

Southland football club Gore Wanderers search for Chatham Cup fairy tale after 18 year absence

The Gore Wanderers are back in the Chatham Cup after an 18 year absence.

Colvey achieves lifelong dream

Kip Colvey cannot wait to make his debut for the All Whites at the upcoming OFC Nations Cup in Papua New Guinea.

Sumner: Cup as special as ever

All Whites legend Steve Sumner has lifted the Chatham Cup on a record six occasions and says the competition has lost none of its allure over the past 93 years.

Phoenix to play Mariners in Nelson in the Mike Pero Battle of Trafalgar II

The Wellington Phoenix will play fellow Hyundai A-League club Central Coast Mariners at Trafalgar Park in Nelson on September 24 as part of their pre-season programme.

Harris Excited to be Going Home to Hong Kong for Sevens

The Wellington Phoenix squad for the Citi HKFC Soccer Sevens leaves on Wednesday and no-one is more excited than the youngest member of the team, 16-year-old Calvin Harris.

Reid omission a calculated gamble

All Whites coach Anthony Hudson sent a strong message by finally casting aside Tommy Smith's disruptive shadow from the national team yesterday, but his decision to leave Winston Reid out seems like more of a calculat...

Dragons FC Sign Brock Messenger

The Burlingame Dragons Football Club is pleased to announce that defender Brock Messenger has signed for the organization for the upcoming 2016 PDL season.

Wood excited by PNG challenge

New Zealand national team captain Chris Wood believes the All Whites will need to quickly adjust to the conditions in Papua New Guinea if they want to challenge for regional supremacy at the OFC Nations Cup.