Champions Liverpool got back to winning ways in the Premier League with a victory over Sheffield United but their likely title rivals all dropped points.
Paul Nicholls has ample wins to savour after another dominant season at Cashmere Technical - but it was two games the side didn’t win that really impressed the manager.
It may not have the financial implications associated with the relegation dogfights of European football leagues, but the stakes are still high for one Christchurch club in the MPL this weekend.
A book documenting the golden era of Christchurch United will be released to coincide with the football club’s 50th anniversary festivities next month.
Arsenal's skipper scored twice to help his side secure a 2-1 win over 10-man Chelsea in the FA Cup final for a record-extending 14th crown in the competition.
Christchurch is in the running to host 2023 Women's Football World Cup games after a joint NZ and Australian bid to host the tournament won the most votes overnight.