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Here’s our round-up of results from Sunday’s Central League and Southern League games, and the top regional women’s competitions from around the country. Here’s what’s happened around the grounds for Sunday April 14, 2024: Results Games played on Sunday April … Read More
New Zealand’s All Whites have dropped a place on the FIFA men’s world rankings after losing to Egypt and Tunisia (on penalties) during the last international window. New Zealand are now rated #104, the same ranking as in March 2023 … Read More
The race for the A-League Premier’s Plate has swung back in favour of the Central Coast Mariners after the defending champions beat Western United 2-0 in Melbourne on Saturday. The result carried the Mariners level on points with the Wellington … Read More
Looking for live football on Sunday? Or want to watch a live stream? Here’s your guide to the top fixtures in women’s and men’s football for Sunday April 14, 2024. RESULTS: Saturday’s winners, scorers and latest league tables >>>> Fixtures … Read More
Here are Saturday’s results from the Northern League, Central League and Southern League, as well as regional men’s and women’s leagues throughout the country. We update this page as information becomes available. Please check for updates. Here’s our round-up for … Read More
By Joan Grey Only one round has been completed but already, three teams have given indications they’re going to be among the contenders in this year’s Lotto NRFL Women’s Championship. Franklin United, Tauranga Moana, and Birkenhead United all staked early … Read More
In 1964, the New Zealand men’s national team were beaten 4-0 by a team representing England’s Football Association. Though the English side had professionals from clubs such as Tottenham Hotspur, Leeds United, Norwich City, Manchester City, Blackpool and Sheffield United, … Read More
Auckland City have stretched their 100% winning start to the 2024 Northern League to five games with a 3-0 win against West Coast Rangers. Held to a scoreless first half in the rain at Whenuapai’s Fred Taylor Park, the Northern … Read More
The Wellington Phoenix have reached new heights in the men’s A-League, reclaiming top spot and securing the club’s highest regular season finish with two rounds to play. The Phoenix have beaten Melbourne Victory 1-0 on a wet night at Sky … Read More
A stoppage-time goal from All White defender Finn Surman has given Wellington Phoenix the win they needed to guarantee the club finishes in the top two of this season’s men’s A-League. Surman headed home a free kick curled into the … Read More
Here are Friday night’s results from the Northern League, Central League and Lotto NRFL Women’s Premiership. Auckland City made it five wins from as many games with a 3-0 win at West Coast Rangers in the Northern League. The Wellington … Read More
Six top matches in New Zealand will be streamed live and free by FIFA+ over the weekend of April 12-14, 2024. Coverage will be provided from the Northern League (3 games), Central League (2 games) and Southern League (1 game). … Read More
Here’s your guide to the weekend’s football with Northern, Central and Southern League fixtures, as well as men’s and women’s regional leagues. Enjoy your footballing weekend! Here are the fixtures for the weekend of April 12-14, 2024: Games to be … Read More
By Jack Sharp Northern Conference pacesetters Waitemata and Albany United might find it difficult to extend their perfect starts to their seasons this weekend. With two wins from as many games, the two clubs have a three-point start on the … Read More
By Jack Sharp Early leaders Cambridge will be without Golden Boot striker Josh Clarkin for four games after he copped a ban for his round 2 red card against Taupo. Clarkin (23) ran away with the goalscoring table in last … Read More
By Jonno Ross Three teams take unbeaten streaks into round five of the Lotto NRFL Men’s Championship. Leaders Onehunga Mangere United, the only side with a 100% record, host mid-table Ellerslie this weekend, while nearest rivals Fencibles United should account … Read More
By Jack Sharp Football’s national body has released game stats that provide insight into the share of minutes being played in the Northern League by players U-20. NZ Football’s data showed the teams “leading the way in giving playing time … Read More
The Wellington Phoenix will have skipper Alex Rufer back from suspension for Friday’s crucial men’s A-League game against Melbourne Victory. And it’s likely that Rufer’s All Whites teammate Tim Payne will also be included in the starting line-up after making … Read More