NZ Football wants South Island A-League team
NZ Football believes the country could sustain three professional clubs in the A-League, one of which could be based in the South Island.
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American billionaire set to own Auckland A-League club
American billionaire set to own Auckland A-League club
Billionaire businessman Bill Foley has won the race to put an A-League team in Auckland and vowed the start-up franchise would be a "winning organisation".
Cashmere Technical face league newcomers
Cashmere Technical face league newcomers
Cashmere Technical will be playing their own game when they come up against Petone in the second round of the National League on Saturday.
United eye fourth title of the season
United eye fourth title of the season as National League kicks off
Christchurch United will have little time to celebrate their historic treble feat before they meet Eastern Suburbs in the opening round of the National League on Sunday.
United seek first cup double since 1991
United seek first cup double since 1991
When Christchurch United meet rivals Cashmere Technical in the English Cup final on Saturday, the goal will be to repeat the feat they achieved 32 years ago.
Paul Pogba tests positive for banned substance
Paul Pogba tests positive for banned substance
Juventus's France midfielder Paul Pogba has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for a banned substance, Italy's national anti-doping (NADO Italia) tribunal says.
United on verge of league and cup double
Christchurch United on verge of league and cup double
Winning the Chatham Cup for the first time since 1991 should be more than enough motivation for Christchurch United when they face Melville in the final on Sunday.
Chatham Cup final looms for United
Cashmere Technical a ‘perfect’ test as Chatham Cup final looms for United
Christchurch United will have one eye on the Chatham Cup final when they take on rivals Cashmere Technical in the last round of the Southern League on Sunday.
Spain's football chief suspended over kiss
Spain's football chief suspended over kiss
FIFA has suspended Spanish federation chief Luis Rubiales from all football-related activities for three months as it investigates allegations he gave a player an unwanted kiss on the lips after Spain's women won the World Cup.
Selwyn United play to avoid relegation
Selwyn United play to avoid relegation
Selwyn United will be looking to spoil Coastal Spirit’s first Hurley Shield defence on Saturday, as they search for a win to avoid relegation.
Sweden sink Australia to finish third at World Cup
Sweden sink Australia to finish third at World Cup
Sweden picked up their fourth Women's World Cup bronze medal on Saturday after goals from Fridolina Rolfo and Kosovare Asllani gave them a 2-0 win over co-hosts Australia.
Sweden out to silence Aussie crowd
Sweden out to silence Aussie crowd
Sweden's dreams of winning a first Women's World Cup title were dramatically ended by Spain, but they're out to ensure their impressive run doesn't end without silverware when they meet Australia in the third-place playoff.
England end Australia's run at World Cup
England end Australia's run at World Cup
Australia have been knocked out of the Women's World Cup and left to rue what glory might have been after suffering a heartbreaking 3-1 semi-final loss to England.
Carmona fires Spain into World Cup final
Carmona fires Spain into World Cup final
Olga Carmona struck late to lift Spain to a thrilling 2-1 win over Sweden on Tuesday and send the Iberians into a first Women's World Cup final.
Carmona fires Spain into World Cup final
Carmona fires Spain into World Cup final
Olga Carmona struck late to lift Spain to a thrilling 2-1 win over Sweden on Tuesday and send the Iberians into a first Women's World Cup final.
Coastal must win to keep National League hopes alive
Coastal must win to keep National League hopes alive
Coastal Spirit will look to stomp out a series of impressive results to end the season, starting with a win against Nomads on Saturday, after their promising winning streak ended on Saturday.
Ferns coach wants veterans to stay
Ferns coach wants veterans to stay
The Football Ferns' World Cup is over - but the next big global tournament is less than a year away.
James apologies after stamp on Nigerian
James apologies after stamp on Nigerian
England's Lauren James has issued an apology after being sent off for a stamp on a Nigerian player during their Women's World Cup last-16 game.
Kerr returns as Australia ease past Denmark
Kerr returns as Australia ease past Denmark
Co-hosts Australia welcomed captain Sam Kerr to the fray for the first time in the tournament as they beat Denmark 2-0 to reach the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup at...
Panthers ‘itching’ to take on Keas
Panthers ‘itching’ to take on Keas; playoffs beckon for hockey, netball
The Hornby Panthers are “itching” to get back on the field for Saturday’s qualifying final against the Linwood Keas after a one week break.