Students stun Royals to deal blow to league title hopes
Otago University may have ended the Dunedin Royals’ chances of winning the women’s South Island league.
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England prevail in 10-goal thriller to claim third place over France
England prevail in 10-goal thriller to claim third place over France
Bukayo Saka recorded a hat trick and Declan Rice, Ezri Konsa and Jude Bellingham also scored goals as England produced a wild and crazy 6-4 victory over France in the World Cup third-place match in...
It’s not coming home: England fans bereft
It’s not coming home: England fans bereft
Tears were shed and the dreams of England fans sitting in a Dunedin pub were dashed after two last-minute goals booted them from the Fifa World Cup.
England's going home, again
England's going home, again
England's Harry Kane is gutted after his side conceded two late goals to lose to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final, saying they tried to hold on but it just wasn't enough.
Messi breaks English hearts to lead Argentina to World Cup final
Messi breaks English hearts to lead Argentina to World Cup final
Holders Argentina beat England 2-1 to reach the World Cup final after coming from behind to snatch victory with a stoppage-time goal in a highly-charged encounter.
Spain shuts down France to reach World Cup final
Spain shuts down France to reach World Cup final
Spain suffocated France deep in the heart of Texas, powering into their first World Cup final since lifting the trophy in 2010 with a spellbinding 2-0 victory.
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Who will win and why (spoiler alert: it’s coming home...)
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Who will win and why (spoiler alert: it’s coming home...)
And then there were four. Sports editor Hayden Meikle offers this guide to a couple of intriguing World Cup clashes that might be too close to call.
Royals hold off Selwyn for hard-fought win
Royals hold off Selwyn for hard-fought win
The Dunedin City Royals held on to claim a hard-fought three points at Logan Park on Saturday.
Argentina oust Switzerland in extra time, advance to semifinals
Argentina oust Switzerland in extra time, advance to semifinals
Defending champion Argentina defeated 10-man Switzerland 3-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals on a hot and humid Saturday night in Kansas City, Missouri.
'We were lucky': Bellingham double guides England to semis
'We were lucky': Bellingham double guides England to semis
Jude Bellingham scored twice, including the extra-time winner, as England ground out a 2-1 victory over a battling Norway to reach the World Cup semis for a fourth time.
Magic Merino strikes again for Spain
Magic Merino strikes again for Spain
Super-sub Mikel Merino snatched another late winner for Spain to end Belgium's World Cup hopes.
France outclass Morocco to reach semi-finals
France outclass Morocco to reach semi-finals
France captain Kylian Mbappe missed a penalty but curled in a superb goal on the hour as France struck twice in six minutes to brush aside Morocco.
Messi inspires Argentina to comeback win over Egypt
Messi inspires Argentina to comeback win over Egypt
Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to a remarkable World Cup fightback as they came from two goals down to beat Egypt 3-2 in a dramatic last-16 game on Tuesday.
Ronaldo bids farewell after late Spanish winner
Ronaldo bids farewell after late Spanish winner
Spain broke through a stubborn Portugal defence in the 91st minute to earn a 1-0 win to take the former champions into the quarter-finals and bring the curtain down on Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career.
US dumped out of World Cup after red card controversary
US dumped out of World Cup after red card controversary
The United States' World Cup dreams have come to a crashing halt in the last 16 against Belgium in a match overshadowed by FIFA's controversial decision to suspend US forward Folarin Balogun's ban.
FIFA defends suspending US striker's red card
FIFA defends suspending US striker's red card
The head of FIFA has defended world football's disciplinary process after President Donald Trump praised its decision to suspend a US player's red-card ban.
Bellingham double fires 10-man England into quarterfinals
Bellingham double fires 10-man England into quarterfinals
Ten-man England weathered a Mexico storm at the Azteca Stadium to reach the World Cup quarterfinals for the third straight time with a rip-roaring 3-2 victory over the co-hosts today thanks to a...
Norway stun Brazil to reach World Cup quarter-finals
Norway stun Brazil to reach World Cup quarter-finals
Erling Haaland struck two late goals as Norway stunned record five-times champions Brazil 2-1 in the World Cup last 16 to send the Scandinavian team into the quarter-finals for the first time.
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Dias dashes Royals’ Cup dreams
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Dias dashes Royals’ Cup dreams
Margarida Dias drew the penalty and then delivered from the spot to end the Dunedin City Royals’ Kate Sheppard Cup dreams on Saturday.
Argentina edge Cape Verde late to make last 16
Argentina edge Cape Verde late to make last 16
Reigning champions Argentina were pushed to the brink by a Cape Verde side and needed an extra-time own goal to clinch a 3-2 victory and a place in the last 16 at the World Cup.