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Melville United members and supporters will gather at Hamilton’s Gower Park on Tuesday evening (February 28) to perform a ceremony to turn on their new floodlights. The club has invited guests to watch the lights go on, and to watch … Read More
Former New Zealand U-23 coach Des Buckingham will present a Masterclass session in Wellington for those keen to hear his insights on developing people, culture and environment. Buckingham currently coaches Mumbai City in the Indian Super League and was regarded … Read More
The FIFA Women’s World Cup trophy is about to embark on a trip around the world, stoking excitement across the planet ahead of the tournament in New Zealand and Australia. The tour will take the iconic trophy to all 32 … Read More
The Wellington Phoenix’s final round Isuzu UTE A-League match against Macarthur FC has been brought forward 24 hours to avoid a clash with the Liberty A-League grand final. The Phoenix men were scheduled to play the Bulls at Campbelltown Stadium … Read More
All ticket revenue from Wednesday’s two matches (in Hamilton and Auckland) in the FIFA Women’s World Cup intercontinental play-off series will support the cyclone and flood relief efforts in New Zealand. Organisers have decided this is a practical way to … Read More
Only six teams now remain in the search to find the last three qualifiers for this year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup. The teams to fill places 30, 31 and 32 at the tournament will come from Portugal or Cameroon, Chile … Read More
Whanganui Athletic will hold a golf day fundraiser at Castlecliff Golf Club on Friday March 31, 2023. The GJ Gardner-sponsored event will offer teams of four players an 18-hold Ambrose tournament with a shotgun start at 12pm. The club will … Read More
Waikato footballers can play on the portable futsal-sized pitch being used to promote this year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup. The pitch — known as the Unity Pitch — has been taken to Hamilton for four days in mid-February, providing opportunities … Read More
Six women’s international games provide plenty of choice for those who like live football, with the Football Ferns’ clash with Portugal taking top billing. The Ferns meet Portugal in Hamilton at 7pm on Friday. Meanwhile, the Wellington Phoenix women’s team … Read More
Ngaruawahia United will host a muster for men and women keen to play senior football in 2023. The muster will be held on Thursday February 23, 2023, at United’s Centennial Park. The women’s muster starts at 6.15pm, while the men’s … Read More
The first OFC Women’s Champions League has been postponed from March till June. The nine-day tournament will be staged in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, and is expected to feature Eastern Suburbs as the New Zealand representative club. In its … Read More
Waitemata FC have formed a partnership with Bike Auckland to promote active transport and healthy lifestyles at the club’s open day on March 12. Bike Auckland will provide support and resources on the day, such as a Bike Safety Check, … Read More
New Zealand age group sides have a busy 2023 calendar with the confirmation of more tournaments to be held in the Oceania region. The Oceania Football Confederation have released a calendar of events, many of which will involve New Zealand … Read More
New Zealand will join past winners Brazil, England and France at May’s FIFA U-20 Men’s World Cup in Indonesia. England, Brazil and France have qualified for the tournament, as well as the well-resourced United States team who will make their … Read More
Papamoa’s senior players are doing more than most in their efforts to prepare for the 2023 season by entering a team into their local Mount Everest Challenge. The challenge requires participants to walk up Mount Maunganui 38 times in 50 … Read More
Auckland City and Wellington Olympic will meet in a two-match play-off in March to decide which club represents New Zealand in this year’s OFC Champions League. Wellington Olympic will host the first game on Saturday March 11, 2023, though the … Read More
The men’s and women’s 2023 Ford Futsal SuperLeague kicks off on Saturday, opening a competition that will see 77 games played throughout the country between February and April. The competition is staged with regional competitions before teams gather in Auckland … Read More
Tickets are on sale for the first-ever match to be played by the Wellington Phoenix women’s team in Auckland. The Phoenix will host Sydney FC in the Liberty Women’s A-League at North Harbour Stadium, Albany, on Sunday February 26, 2023. … Read More