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All Whites have the brains to match their brawn

All Whites team-mates Finn Surman (left), of Portland Timbers, and Michael Boxall, of Minnesota...

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All Whites have the brains to match their brawn

The All Whites play Australia in Auckland tonight in the Soccer Ashes series. Sports editor Hayden Meikle looks at six reasons for NZ football fans to be optimistic.

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Northern set for playoffs

Northern will take winning form into their Southern League promotion playoff tie.

NZ need to translate dominance into goals

Socceroos defender Jordan Bos (left) and All Whites defender Tim Payne contest possession during...

NZ need to translate dominance into goals

The All Whites can play some football.

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Focus on preventing concussion injuries

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Focus on preventing concussion injuries

More than 2500 footballers were injured on southern fields last year, and a concerning number of those injuries were concussions.

Premier League clubs splash nearly $7b in record transfer window

Alexander Isak's move from Newcastle to Liverpool set a new British transfer record. File photo:...

Premier League clubs splash nearly $7b in record transfer window

Alexander Isak's British record 125 million pounds (NZ$286.7 million) move from Newcastle United to Liverpool completed an eye-watering summer of English Premier League spending.

Szoboszlai fires Liverpool to key win

Dominik Szoboszlai of Liverpool celebrates with his teammates after scoring in their 1-0 win over...

Szoboszlai fires Liverpool to key win

Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai struck the first telling blow in the Premier League title race with a dazzling free kick late on giving his side a 1-0 victory over rivals Arsenal in a...

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Cashmere Tech spoil City Royals’ fine record

Florence MacIntyre (left), of the Dunedin City Royals, and Anya Stephan, of Cashmere Tech, jostle...

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Cashmere Tech spoil City Royals’ fine record

The Dunedin City Royals fell short of a 100% record in the penultimate game of their women’s South Island league season.

Man Utd humiliated by minnows in epic shootout

Grimsby Town's Charles Vernam celebrates scoring their first goal. Photo: Reuters

Man Utd humiliated by minnows in epic shootout

Manchester United plumbed new depths as fourth-tier Grimsby Town knocked them out of the League Cup 12-11 on penalties after a 2-2 draw on a tumultuous night at Blundell Park.

'Gamechanger': TVNZ secures rights for football World Cup

'Gamechanger': TVNZ secures rights for football World Cup

TVNZ has secured the rights to next year's FIFA World Cup, one of the biggest sporting events in the world - but it will charge viewers to watch some matches.

Fulham holds United, Everton open stadium in style

Emile Smith Rowe scores the equalising goal for Fulham against Manchester United at Craven...

Fulham holds United, Everton open stadium in style

Fulham held visitors Manchester United to a 1-1 draw after Emile Smith Rowe equalised with his first touch as a substitute.

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Three teams still alive in race for title

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Three teams still alive in race for title

A three-way title scrap remains as the Women’s Southern Premier League reaches its climax.

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Scoullar proud to provide opportunities to youngsters

Dunedin City Royals academy director Blair Scoullar is extending his reach to help young...

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Scoullar proud to provide opportunities to youngsters

Blair Scoullar has always been passionate about creating opportunities for young footballers in the South.

Thomas returns six years after last call-up

Ryan Thomas has been playing for PEC Zwolle in the Eredivisie, the top tier of Dutch football....

Thomas returns six years after last call-up

Star midfielder Ryan Thomas will make a long-awaited return to the All Whites.

Wood scores two as Forest win, Arsenal beat United

Chris Wood of Nottingham Forest goes around goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher of Brentford to score...

Wood scores two as Forest win, Arsenal beat United

Chris Wood scored two goals to ignite his season and propel Nottingham Forest to an opening weekend win in the English Premier League this morning.

Royals score five in convincing win

The Dunedin City Royals put five goals past Universities of Canterbury to notch an impressive win on Saturday.

City, Spurs, Liverpool win to kick off Premier League season

Tottenham Hotspur's Richarlison celebrates scoring their second goal with Pedro Porro. Photo:...

City, Spurs, Liverpool win to kick off Premier League season

Erling Haaland bagged a double to fire Manchester City to a perfect start in a 4-0 rout of Wolves, while Spurs kicked off the Thomas Frank era with a 3-0 win over Burnley on the first Saturday of the Premier League season.

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Sustainability of changes questioned

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Sustainability of changes questioned

Southern Football chief executive Dougal McGowan does not want changes to the national league to come at the cost of local clubs.

Palace upset Liverpool to win more silverware

Crystal Palace celebrate with the Community Shield after beating Liverpool at Wembley Stadium....

Palace upset Liverpool to win more silverware

Crystal Palace beat Premier League champions Liverpool 3-2 on penalties to win the Community Shield after an entertaining 2-2 draw at Wembley last night.

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