Football

Melbourne Victory forward Rojas is returning for the first time since 2019. Photo: Getty Images

Rojas returning to All Whites again

The All Whites won't have injured attacking midfielder Sarpreet Singh for the Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022 Intercontinental Play-Off against Costa Rica, but do welcome back forward Marco Rojas after three years out of the squad.

Goals aplenty in first round

Green Island’s Kate Johnstone (left) shields the ball from Dunedin City Royals player Mya...

Goals aplenty in first round

In the opening round of the Chatham Cup, Queenstown, the Dunedin City Royals, Green Island and Mosgiel all had byes, meaning there was an opportunity for a cup upset, but all matches went to form with plenty of goals.

Liverpool triumph in FA Cup final

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson lifts the trophy as the team celebrate after winning the FA...

Liverpool triumph in FA Cup final

Juergen Klopp's relentless Liverpool have beaten Chelsea 6-5 on penalties in a fluctuating English FA Cup final to stay on course for an unprecedented quadruple of trophies.

Royals notch big win

Dunedin City Royals player Ollie Petersen (right) tussles with Luke McKay (Selwyn) during the...

Royals notch big win

Ollie Petersen continued his fine form as the Dunedin City Royals secured an impressive 4-1 Southern League win over Selwyn United in Rolleston on Saturday.

Wakatipu impressive in downing champion Cromwell Goats under lights

Mosgiel set what is believed to be a premier league record when it beat Northern 20-0. Photo:...

Wakatipu impressive in downing champion Cromwell Goats under lights

Talk about a changing of the guard in Central Otago premier club rugby.

Maradona's 'Hand of God' shirt fetches millions at auction

The shirt worn by Diego Maradona when he scored two of the most famous goals in football history has sold for $13.7 million - an auction record for an item of sports memorabilia.

Mosgiel turns tables on last season’s results

Mosgiel has flipped the result from last season’s promotion-relegation tie in its first meeting with the same opponent.

Dramatic 4-4 draw in added time

Two late goals have helped Mosgiel to a dramatic draw.

Quarrell hat-trick drives Mosgiel to first win

Nomads United’s Haroon Zeb (left) and Mosgiel’s Rhys Quarrell compete for the ball during their...

Quarrell hat-trick drives Mosgiel to first win

A Rhys Quarrell hat-trick propelled Mosgiel to its first win in the Southern Football League on Saturday.

Late goal pulls rug out under Royals

Late goal pulls rug out under Royals

A late equaliser denied the Dunedin City Royals what would have been a deserved three points on Saturday.

Green Island benefits from Nomads own goal

Green Island benefits from Nomads own goal

An own goal got Green Island off the mark in its first home match of the Southern League.

All Whites reach World Cup playoff

The All Whites celebrate a goal by Bill Tuiloma. Photo: Getty Images

All Whites reach World Cup playoff with win over Solomons

The All Whites have joined the queue for Qatar – and are one game away from the Fifa World Cup.

Hawkins helps Royals start in style

Mosgiel’s Cody Brook (in red) holds off Dunedin City Royals’ Kaleb de Groot during their Southern...

Hawkins helps Royals start in style

A long-range screamer from Oban Hawkins set the Dunedin City Royals off to a winning start on Saturday.

Wellington Phoenix steal stunning win over Perth Glory

Nicholas Pennington of the Phoenix celebrates with team mates after scoring a goal during the A...

Wellington Phoenix steal stunning win over Perth Glory

For the second time this season, the Wellington Phoenix have conjured up a last-minute miracle.

Royals ‘favourites’ for Premiership

Goalmouth action from the game between Dunedin Technical and Green Island last season. Technical...

Royals ‘favourites’ for Premiership

For the first time in nearly a decade, the Women’s Southern Premiership trophy will have a new name engraved on it.

Dawn of new era as South Island-wide league kicks off

Dunedin City Royals players Will Turner (front) and Oban Hawkins in action during a preseason...

Dawn of new era as South Island-wide league kicks off

A big season of Southern League football begins tomorrow. Jeff Cheshire outlines how the new competition works, and assesses the prospects of the three Otago teams.