Battle-hardened squad bolstered
Football Ferns coach Michael Mayne has beefed up his squad for the final qualifiers for the 2027 Fifa Women’s World Cup.
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Northern ‘fizzing to get under way’
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Northern ‘fizzing to get under way’
Luka Mandich is looking forward to the challenge that lies ahead.
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New faces in Royals, Wānaka
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New faces in Royals, Wānaka
There will be some new faces in the Dunedin City Royals and Wānaka this season.
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Change of plans for Spain-bound youths
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Change of plans for Spain-bound youths
A group of young southern footballers are having to take the long way to Spain.
All Whites still preparing to take on Iran: coach
All Whites still preparing to take on Iran: coach
The All Whites are continuing to prepare for a World Cup opener against Iran but will be ready to adjust if the Middle East nation does not take part, coach Darren Bazeley says.
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Trust grant gives power to enjoy sport, socialise
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Trust grant gives power to enjoy sport, socialise
The Dunedin Dragons Powerchair Football Club are within striking distance of becoming a competitive team capable taking on other powerchair football clubs around the country, after receiving a $10K grant.
United strengthen top four bid, Spurs hold Liverpool
United strengthen top four bid, Spurs hold Liverpool
Matheus Cunha buried a second‑half strike to lift Manchester United to a 3-1 victory over Aston Villa yesterday.
Obituary: Terry Yorath, footballer
Obituary: Terry Yorath, footballer
Terry Yorath was a giant of Welsh football, both as a player and coach.
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Football quitting council grounds over higher charges
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Football quitting council grounds over higher charges
Clubs may collapse and grounds turn into bogs as a football leader cries foul over increased ground charges.
Iran World Cup withdrawal threat casts doubt over All Whites' opening opponent
Iran World Cup withdrawal threat casts doubt over All Whites' opening opponent
Iran has offered the clearest indication yet of the potential for a first withdrawal from global soccer's showpiece event in the modern era.
Liverpool has work to do
Liverpool has work to do
Lamine Yamal’s last-gasp penalty earned Barcelona a 1-1 draw at Newcastle United in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie yesterday.
Toddler’s butterflies to adorn Phoenix shirts
Toddler’s butterflies to adorn Phoenix shirts
A symbol of inspiration for one Dunedin family has become a badge of honour for a professional football club.
Football Ferns thrash Samoa
Football Ferns thrash Samoa
The Football Ferns romped to an opening 8-0 win over Samoa in their 2027 Fifa Women’s World Cup qualification campaign in the Solomon Islands yesterday.
Upset puts Norwegians into final 16
Upset puts Norwegians into final 16
Norwegian club Bodo/Glimt pulled off one of the most remarkable results in modern Champions League history yesterday.
Eze shines as Arsenal triumph in derby, Liverpool snatch late win
Eze shines as Arsenal triumph in derby, Liverpool snatch late win
Eberechi Eze timed his return to the Arsenal scoresheet to perfection with two goals in his side's 4-1 derby rout of Tottenham Hotspur.
Phoenix coach quits after 5-0 loss to Auckland FC
Phoenix coach quits after 5-0 loss to Auckland FC
Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano has resigned, after a humiliating 5-0 A-League loss to Auckland FC.
Accusation of racism mars match
Accusation of racism mars match
Vinicius Junior scored and then alleged he had been racially abused during Real Madrid’s 1-0 win away to Benfica in the first leg of their Champions League play-off tie yesterday.
Co-owner Snoop Dogg to attend first Swansea game
Co-owner Snoop Dogg to attend first Swansea game
Snoop Dogg says he will attend his first Swansea City game in person since the American rapper became a co-owner of the Welsh football club.
City snatch victory at Anfield
City snatch victory at Anfield
Manchester City's Erling Haaland converted a stoppage-time penalty to give his side a 2-1 victory at Liverpool.
Phoenix women go top
Phoenix women go top
Wellington Phoenix have ascended to the top of the A-League table for the first time in club history with a 1-0 win over Perth Glory, thanks to star American striker Makala Woods.