Latest news from Friends of Football
We love to acknowledge those who display special skills with a football – but the O’Brien family of Auckland have given their skills a special twist. Showing what’s possible with skill, practice and a sense of footballing fun (oh, and … Read More
More than 20 teams took part in this year’s annual Friends of Football charity golf day at the sun-blessed Huapai Golf Club. Playing under the Ambrose system, Team Takapuna Tax won the Bill MacGowan Memorial Trophy, presented by Bill’s widow, … Read More
A new season of Lotto NRFL gets underway this weekend with 20 men’s and women’s fixtures providing Auckland football fans with plenty to watch. The new-look competition includes three of the sides to reach the semi-finals of the just-concluded ISPS … Read More
NZ Football president Johanna Wood has become the first football administrator to win the Sports Leadership Award at the annual Halberg Awards. She received the award at the Auckland-based event, in recognition of her rise through the governance ranks of … Read More
Football has five nominations at a special staging of the Halberg Sports Awards. New Zealand football’s biggest achievements over the past decade are being spotlighted at a special version of the annual Halberg Awards on Wednesday March 24. Due to … Read More
For Team Wellington and the neutrals, at least, the ISPS Handa Premiership final was a thrilling game — but we want to share three of our favourite moments from grand final day at Albany’s QBE Stadium. Team Wellington took home … Read More
Team Wellington are the national men’s champions of New Zealand football after winning the ISPS Handa Premiership grand final at Auckland’s QBE Stadium. The team from the capital beat old rivals Auckland City 4-2 in a thrilling final. Click here … Read More
The Grand Final to decide New Zealand’s national men’s champions will match old rivals Auckland City and Team Wellington at Albany’s QBE Stadium. The two teams have dominated the national championship in recent years and are worthy finalists in this … Read More