By Jack Sharp Leaders Cambridge face their biggest tests of the season over the next two rounds when they tackle their nearest challengers in back-to-back fixtures. In Saturday’s round of games in the Lotto NRFL Men’s Southern Conference, they face … Read More
The third round of the Chatham Cup promises some even battles, with plenty of opportunities for underdogs to shine. With holders Christchurch United already eliminated, there are 16 fixtures this weekend from which to pick the contenders for this year’s … Read More
By Jack Sharp The round 9 fixture list has split the Lotto NRFL Southern Conference into two mini-contests this weekend. The top four sides play each other; the bottom four meet. As a result, the weekend’s results might provide some … Read More
By Rachel Lilburn They’re aged between 40 and 67, have been planning for a year … and now they’re off to represent New Zealand at the 16th Seniors World Cup in Thailand. The 23-player New Zealand squad is one of … Read More
By Jack Sharp Cambridge look likely to extend their winning streak to eight games when they visit struggling Ngongotaha Lakes this weekend. They beat last year’s champions Waikato Unicol 7-1 last round, with all their goals scored by Golden Boot … Read More
By Jack Sharp Can anyone haul back table-topping Cambridge in the Lotto NRFL Southern Conference? After six rounds, it appears not, with the Reds already seven points clear and hot favourites to take the title and a spot in the … Read More
WaiBOP Football have added two members to their team, with the appointments of Veronica Lenihan and Rachel Lilburn. Lenihan joined WaiBOP in June 2023 to support the delivery of NZ Football’s legacy plan, Aotearoa United: Legacy Starts Now. She has … Read More
By Jack Sharp Home advantage could be an important factor in this weekend’s round six of the Lotto NRFL Southern Conference. In all four fixtures, the home side is hosting a team further down the ladder. On form, there’s every … Read More
Rachel Lilburn has spent eight years on the sidelines of junior football, first in Chile and now in her native New Zealand as her football-mad son follows his passion for the sport. Since returning to New Zealand, she has coached … Read More
By Jack Sharp Leading pair Cambridge and Otumoetai get the chance to slip well clear of the rest if they both win their games in Round 5 of the Lotto NRFL Southern Conference. Cambridge head to Te Awamutu for a … Read More