Duncan: Squad strength key Football Ferns vice-captain Katie Duncan says genuine competition for starting places is adding a welcome intensity to their Women’s World Cup preparations in Canada. Thu, 4 June, 2015
Jason Pine: Fairytale finish puts Group D in deadlock If you could find the polar opposite (polar being the operative word) to lazing on a sun-soaked Cancun beach in Mexico, it would be a rain-drenched Wednesday night in Dunedin. Thu, 4 June, 2015
Colombia and Senegal share spoils in Hamilton Senegal and Colombia will both be confident of advancing to the knockout stages of the Under 20 World Cup after their hard fought 1-1 draw at Waikato Stadium tonight. Wed, 3 June, 2015
Mexico stay alive in U-20 World Cup after thrilling win over Uruguay Mexico are back in business in the Fifa U-20 World Cup after a stunning 2-1 victory over South American counterparts Uruguay in Dunedin on Wednesday. Wed, 3 June, 2015
Tuiloma hungry for first win The Men’s U-20s tilt at creating history hit Wellington on Wednesday as the team flew in to begin preparations for Friday’s likely do-or-die clash against Myanmar at Wellington Regional Stadium. Wed, 3 June, 2015
Ferns switch on in Edmonton The Football Ferns have flicked the mental switch upon their arrival in Edmonton, four days out from their FIFA Women’s World Cup opener against the Netherlands. Wed, 3 June, 2015
FIFA U-20 World Cup: We need to keep believing - Bazeley Darren Bazeley is keeping the faith. The Junior All Whites coach remains positive his team can qualify for the knock-out stages of the Under-20 World Cup, despite last night's 4-0 hammering at the hands of the USA. Tue, 2 June, 2015
Football Ferns have lofty World Cup ambitions after long-term plan bears fruit For a team that have never made any noise in three previous Women's World Cup appearances, New Zealand have a lofty goal in mind after a long-term strategy to improve their playing depth and standard of play. Tue, 2 June, 2015
'It's a good day for football' - NZ soccer chief on Sepp Blatter's resignation Reaction to Sepp Blatter's sudden announcement that he will step down as FIFA president - just days after he was dramatically re-elected - has been strong. Tue, 2 June, 2015
Ghana upset Argentina in the capital Argentina were the pre-tournament favourites to win Group B. They might still do it but the odds are stacked against them after they lost 3-2 to Ghana in an exciting Fifa Under-20 World Cup match in Wellington tonight. Tue, 2 June, 2015
Jason Pine: Junior All Whites get reality check If we needed a reality check about the strength of the teams at this tournament, relative to New Zealand, we got it last night at North Harbour Stadium. Tue, 2 June, 2015
Ukraine thrash Myanmar Ukraine took control of Group A on Wednesday with a 6-0 demolition of Myanmar in Whangarei. Tue, 2 June, 2015
Austria edge Panama in spiteful contest There is no lack of drama in Group B at the Fifa Under-20 World Cup. Tue, 2 June, 2015
Fans cheer as storm rages Torrential rain, thunderstorms and the odd hail shower couldn't dampen spirits as thousands of fans turned out for the Junior All Whites' second Fifa U-20 World Cup game last night on the North Shore. Tue, 2 June, 2015
USA stick four past NZ New Zealand's future at the Under-20 World Cup hangs in the balance, after a resounding 4-0 defeat at the hands of the United States last night. Tue, 2 June, 2015
Archie Thompson catching Ernie Merrick’s eye at Wellington Phoenix Ernie Merrick is understood to have pitched an offer to Thompson to make a dramatic switch to Wellington Phoenix, with Victory negotiations reaching a tense stalemate. Tue, 2 June, 2015
Ghana record thrilling upset win over Argentina at Fifa U-20 World Cup Ghana deservedly beat a testy Argentina 3-2 in their Fifa U-20 World Cup clash at Wellington Regional Stadium on Tuesday night. Tue, 2 June, 2015
Jason Pine: Brazil-Nigeria produced brilliant advertisement for game There are playing strips in sport that strike fear - even awe - into opposition sides. The All Blacks' famous jersey. The green and gold of the Australian cricket side. And the very simple yellow Brazilian football sh... Tue, 2 June, 2015
Upsets head 2nd round action Several fancied teams find themselves out of the 2015 ASB Chatham Cup running on Monday night Mon, 1 June, 2015
