Football

Royals reign after close-fought match

The top-of-the-table clash in the Women’s South Island League between Dunedin City Royals and Otago University was a close-fought battle.

Sunderland heading back to the Premier League

Jobe Bellingham of Sunderland lifts the trophy and celebrates promotion to the Premier League...

Sunderland heading back to the Premier League

Sunderland staged a remarkable comeback to beat Sheffield United 2-1 and return to the English Premier League.

Season over as Auckland FC toppled

Nando Pijnaker of Auckland FC attempts to score a late goal against Melbourne Victory in last...

Season over as Auckland FC toppled

The dream season is over. And the coach is fuming.

NZer Mayne confirmed as Football Ferns coach through to 2027 World Cup

NZer Mayne confirmed as Football Ferns coach through to 2027 World Cup

Michael Mayne has been confirmed as the Football Ferns’ head coach through to the 2027 Women’s World Cup, becoming their first New Zealand-born coach in more than 20 years.

Tottenham crowned Europa League champions

Brennan Johnson scores Spurs' winning goal. Photo: Reuters

Tottenham crowned Europa League champions

Brennan Johnson's bundled first-half goal helped Spurs win a scrappy Europa League final 1-0 against Manchester United, ending a painful 17-year trophy drought.

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Royals in 1-0 loss after goal ruled out

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Royals in 1-0 loss after goal ruled out

After Southern League powerhouses Cashmere Technical and Coastal Spirit dropped points on Friday, the Dunedin City Royals had an opportunity to move up the congested table on Saturday.

Crystal Palace's Eze seals historic FA Cup victory

Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze's goals in the last eight and semis carried his team into the final...

Crystal Palace's Eze seals historic FA Cup victory

Crystal Palace have stunned Manchester City 1-0 in the FA Cup final to win the first major trophy of their 164-year-old history, thanks to a goal from local boy Eberechi Eze.

Phoenix too good in playoff

The Wellington Phoenix have been dealt a blow in their A League playoff hopes after the Brisbane...

Phoenix too good in playoff

The Wellington Phoenix secured their place in the Australia Cup round of 32 after beating the Brisbane Roar 1-0 in Wednesday night’s playoff in Darwin.

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10 years of toil paying dividends for 15-year-old

Oliver Thompson-Henderson is heading to Switzerland with the New Zealand under-16 side for the...

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10 years of toil paying dividends for 15-year-old

Nearly 10 years to the day since he first picked up a football, Oliver Thompson-Henderson got a call that changed his life.

Wood scores 20th goal to join exclusive club

Chris Wood celebrates after scoring his 20th goal of the season for Nottingham Forest. Photo:...

Wood scores 20th goal to join exclusive club

It was a trademark Chris Wood goal.

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Eight-goal win ‘bonus’ for Royals

Green Island’s Amelia Caltaux (left) and Dunedin City Royals’ Katerina Kiousis battle for the...

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Eight-goal win ‘bonus’ for Royals

The Dunedin City Royals had a big 8-0 win over Green Island in the first round of the Kate Sheppard Cup at Sunnyvale on Saturday.

Wrexham lock in date for Phoenix

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, co-owners of Wrexham, with the trophy after winning League One...

Wrexham lock in date for Phoenix

Hollywood-backed Welsh football club Wrexham will play the Wellington Phoenix in Wellington on July 19.

'Club legend' who died playing football mourned

Grant McKeen died while playing a game of football on Saturday. Photo: Supplied...

'Club legend' who died playing football mourned

The Wellington Football community are mourning the loss of a "true club legend" who died doing what he loved over the weekend.

Inter Milan stun Barcelona to reach Champions League final

Inter Milan's Davide Frattesi celebrates scoring their winning goal in extra time at the San Siro...

Inter Milan stun Barcelona to reach Champions League final

Inter Milan substitute Davide Frattesi struck an extra-time winner to send his side into the Champions League final following a barnstorming 4-3 victory over Barcelona.

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