Stories about the Southern League competition in New Zealand.
Here’s our round-up of Thursday’s floodlit action in Auckland, Hamilton and Christchurch as football fans made an early start to Easter. In the Northern League, Melville United won the Waikato derby with a last-minute goal from Erik Panzer giving them … Read More
There’s five days of football coming up over Easter with action in the men’s Northern, Central and Southern Leagues. In the north, fans get the chance to see two rounds of competition in the Northern League and the Lotto NRFL … Read More
By Logan Smith & Harrison Ryburn With many clubs facing a raft of personnel changes, an interesting Southern League season is ahead for football fans in the South Island. In its fourth season under the current National League format, the … Read More
Canterbury rivals Christchurch United and Cashmere Technical will play for the Steve Sumner Shield on Saturday March 23, 2024, to remember the legendary All Whites captain. The teams will kick off at 2.30pm at Nga Puna Wai Polo Grounds. At … Read More
New signing Matt Brazier faces a three-week ban for his straight red card in Christchurch United’s 3-0 Charity Cup loss to Wellington Olympic. Brazier (27) was sent off by referee Cory Mills late in the match following an off-the-ball incident. … Read More
For many young footballers in Aotearoa and worldwide, Europe is seen as the promised land. Playing European football is something few Kiwis experience. So, how do ambitious New Zealand players find a club prepared to give them their shot at … Read More
Wellington Olympic have beaten Christchurch United 3-0 in the New Zealand domestic season’s first big match. The National League champions met Chatham Cup holders Christchurch United for the Charity Cup at Martin Luckie Park, Wellington. READ MORE: Wellington Olympic lift … Read More
Wellington Olympic have carried off the first trophy of 2024, winning the Charity Cup with a 3-0 win against Chatham Cup holders Christchurch United. Olympic, who are six weeks into their pre-season preparation, always had the edge over United who … Read More
New Zealand U-20 internationals Oliver Colloty and Adam Supyk have been included in Wellington Olympic’s squad for the Charity Cup after signing for the national champions. The pair were members of the national team that won the 2022 OFC U-19 … Read More
Coaches and players facing their former clubs, a test of early season form … and a chance to take home the first silverware of 2024. The relaunch of the Charity Cup has conjured an early opportunity to see two of … Read More