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SelwynSeptember 16

‘Footballer’s wife’ now leading club

Alex Smith never had an interest in football before meeting husband Hamish Smith in 2019. But now the 31-year-old is Selwyn United’s first female president after taking over from Stan de Rooy.
By Sam Coughlan
‘Footballer’s wife’ now leading club
‘Footballer’s wife’ now leading club
FootballSeptember 10

Southern League structure not yet sorted

Issues with funding and the competition structure mean the format for next year’s Southern League is yet to be finalised as this year’s competition comes to an end.
Sam Coughlan
Southern League structure not yet sorted
Southern League structure not yet sorted
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FootballSeptember 9

Otago University joins National League

Otago University are heading to the National League.
Kayla Hodge
Otago University joins National League
Otago University joins National League
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FootballSeptember 6

Hearts claim Southern Premiership title, stalemate for University and Mosgiel

Northern Hearts secured the Southern Premiership men’s league title with a 4-2 victory in Invercargill against Old Boys on Saturday.
Neville Watson
Hearts claim Southern Premiership title, stalemate for University and Mosgiel
Hearts claim Southern Premiership title, stalemate for University and Mosgiel
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FootballSeptember 3

Northern ‘exceeded our expectations’ in Southern League debut

Northern has wrapped up a memorable debut season in the Southern League.
Kayla Hodge
Northern ‘exceeded our expectations’ in Southern League debut
Northern ‘exceeded our expectations’ in Southern League debut
FootballAugust 31

Lionel Messi ends international career

Lionel Messi, who captained Argentina to World Cup victory in 2022 and the final in 2026, is retiring from international football.
Lionel Messi ends international career
Lionel Messi ends international career
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FootballAugust 31

Otago University working through logistics to join National League

Otago University is weighing up its options to join the women’s National League after Dunedin City Royals opted out of making the step up.
Kayla Hodge
Otago University working through logistics to join National League
Otago University working through logistics to join National League
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FootballAugust 30

Southern women’s teams provide wins on last weekend

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Neville Watson
Southern women’s teams provide wins on last weekend
Southern women’s teams provide wins on last weekend
ChristchurchAugust 27

National League dream a reality for Christchurch football clubs

Coastal Spirit have joined Cashmere Technical in qualifying as the Southern League’s two representatives in next year’s new-look league.
Sam Coughlan
National League dream a reality for Christchurch football clubs
National League dream a reality for Christchurch football clubs
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