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Catching up after the weekend? Here are the top results and all on one page …

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Here’s our weekly round-up of results from New Zealand’s top regional women’s and men’s competitions, including the Northern, Southern and Central Leagues. The Wellington Phoenix’s men’s A-League season came to an end, while Auckland City continued their progress at the … Read More

RESULTS: Sunday’s winners, scorers and latest league tables

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Here are Sunday’s football results for top regional women’s competitions throughout New Zealand, and from the men’s Southern League. Final games in group B were played at the OFC Men’s Champions League in Tahiti. We update this page as information … Read More

WHAT’S ON: Looking for live football? Here are Sunday’s big fixtures …

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Sunday’s a big day for women’s football with games in five regional competitions in the North Island. Nelson Suburbs host the day’s only Southern League fixture, which you can watch live and free with FIFA+. Here’s where you can watch … Read More

RESULTS: Saturday’s winners, scorers and latest league tables

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Here are Saturday’s football results from the Northern League, Central League, Southern League and the top men’s and women’s regional competitions throughout New Zealand. The Wellington Phoenix season ended with defeat at Sky Stadium when Melbourne Victory beat them 2-1 … Read More

PREVIEW: Three sides locked together at top of NRFL Women’s Championship

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By Joan Grey Heading into round six, Franklin United, Onehunga Sports and Tauranga Moana are locked together at the top of the Lotto NRFL Women’s Championship. Before the Kate Sheppard Cup break, Onehunga Sports delivered a 5-3 triumph over previously … Read More

RESULTS: Friday’s winners, scorers and latest league tables

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Here are Friday’s results, including the latest from the Lotto NRFL Women’s Premiership and Lotto NRFL Men’s Championship. In the NRFL League One, Papakura City beat Mangere United 17-0 to move into second place. Meanwhile, Tahitian side AS Pirae easily … Read More

Your guide to the weekend’s big fixtures … all on one page

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. The weekend’s biggest game is the men’s A-League semi-final between Wellington Phoenix and Melbourne Victory, expected to draw … Read More

PREVIEW: League co-leaders go head-to-head in NRFL Northern Conference

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By Jack Sharp The heat goes on in Round 6 of the Lotto NRFL Northern Conference with a top-of-the-table clash between Northland and Waiheke United. They meet at Trigg Arena in Whangarei, while third-placed Waitemata get the chance to overhaul … Read More

PREVIEW: Cambridge race seven points clear in NRFL Southern Conference

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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

PREVIEW: Upset win by Hamilton Wanderers stirs up NRFL Women’s Premiership

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By Joan Grey Auckland United and West Coast Rangers have tightened their grip on the Lotto NRFL Women’s Premiership, with an eight-point chasm between themselves and third-placed Fencibles. Women’s Premiership fans can enjoy four matches this weekend, with games spread … Read More

PREVIEW: Pressure goes on at both ends of NRFL Men’s Championship table

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By Jonno Ross Manukau United go into round 9 as the only unbeaten team in the Lotto NRFL Men’s Championship. Due to their habit of drawing — they’ve shared the points three times — the club are third on the … Read More

Coaching changes underway at relegation-threatened Franklin United

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After nine straight losses in the league and cup, relegation-threatened Franklin United are making changes to their senior men’s coaching staff. Mark Holt (38) is leaving the South Auckland club after more than four years as their head of football … Read More

Catching up after the weekend? Here are the top results and all on one page …

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Knockout football took centre stage over the weekend as fans enjoyed finals football in the A-League, and New Zealand’s Chatham Cup and Kate Sheppard Cup competitions. Auckland City began their defence of the OFC Men’s Champions League in Tahiti, while … Read More

RESULTS: Sunday’s winners, scorers and latest league tables

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Here’s our round-up of results from Sunday’s football, including the Chatham Cup, the Kate Sheppard Cup, the Central League, the Lotto NRFL Women’s Premiership, and the latest from the OFC Champions League in Tahiti. Here’s our round-up for Sunday May … Read More

WHAT’S ON: Looking for live football? Here are Sunday’s big fixtures …

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Sunday’s a full-on day for football fans with big games ahead in the men’s A-League, the OFC Men’s Champions League and New Zealand’s biggest men’s and women’s cup competitions. The weekend’s Central League fixtures conclude with a vital game for … Read More

RESULTS: Friday’s winners, scorers and latest league tables

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Here are Friday’s results from the Chatham Cup, Kate Sheppard Cup, Northern League and Lotto NRFL Women’s Premiership. Here’s our round-up for Friday May 10, 2024 Results Games played on Friday May 10, 2024 Men’s A-League Semi-final 1, first leg … Read More

Your guide to the weekend’s big fixtures … all on one page

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Sudden death football comes to the fore this weekend with cups, international titles and an A-League grand final at stake. Eighty-two clubs will dream of glory as the Chatham Cup’s first round is played, while the Kate Sheppard Cup provides … Read More

PREVIEW: Leading pair slip clear in race for Lotto NRFL Women’s Premiership

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By Joan Grey Entering the second round-robin of the Lotto NRFL Women’s Premiership, Auckland United leads the charge, with West Coast Rangers nipping at their heels one point behind. Fencibles’ victory last weekend saw them leapfrog into third place over … Read More

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MAY

May 12-24: OFC Men’s Champions League, Tahiti (click here for details)

May 14-28: Westlake BHS and Baradene College represent NZ at ISF World School Championships, China (click here for details)

Friday May 24 (7.15pm NZT): Men’s A-League All Stars v Newcastle United, Marvel Stadium, Melbourne (click here for details)

Friday May 24 (10.05pm NZT): Women’s A-League All Stars v Arsenal, Marvel Stadium, Melbourne (click here for details)

Saturday May 25 (9.45pm NZT): Central Coast Mariners v Melbourne Victory, grand final, men’s A-League, Gosford (click here for details)

Sunday May 26: Draw to be made for the 2024 FIFA Futsal World Cup, in Uzbekistan (click here for details)

May 31-June 2: Round 2, Chatham Cup and Kate Sheppard Cup

JUNE

Saturday June 1 (2am NZT): Football Ferns v Japan, Estadio Nueva Condomina, Murcia, Spain (click here for details)

Tuesday June 4 (2am NZT): Football Ferns v Japan, Estadio Nueva Condomina, Murcia, Spain (click here for details)

Thursday June 6 (NZT): Draw for FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup (click here for details)

June 10-16: FISU World University Championships, Shanghai (click here for details)

June 14-20: OFC U-16 Women’s Championship, qualifying tournament, Auckland (click here for details)

June 14-16: Round 3, Chatham Cup and Kate Sheppard Cup

June 15-30: OFC Men’s Nations Cup, Vanuatu (click here for details)

Saturday June 15 (1pm NZT): All Whites v New Caledonia, OFC Nations Cup, Vanuatu (click here for details)

Tuesday June 18 (1pm NZT): All Whites v Solomon Islands, OFC Nations Cup, Vanuatu (click here for details)

Friday June 21 (4pm NZT): All Whites v Vanuatu, OFC Nations Cup, Vanuatu (click here for details)

JULY

July 5-7: Round 4, Chatham Cup

July 5-7: Quarter-finals, Kate Sheppard Cup

July 7-20: OFC U-19 Men’s Championship, Samoa (click here for details)

Thursday July 25 (3am NZT): OlyWhites v Guinea, Paris Olympics (click here for details)

Friday July 26 (3am NZT): Ferns v Canada, Paris Olympics (click here for details)

July 26-28: Quarter-finals, Chatham Cup

July 28-August 10: OFC U-16 Men’s Championship, Tahiti (click here for details)

Sunday July 28 (5am NZT): OlyWhites v United States, Paris Olympics (click here for details)

Monday July 29 (3am NZT): Ferns v Colombia, Paris Olympics (click here for details)

Wednesday July 31 (5am NZT): OlyWhites v France, Paris Olympics (click here for details)

AUGUST

Thursday August 1 (7am NZT): Ferns v France, Paris Olympics (click here for details)

August 16-18: Semi-finals, Chatham Cup and Kate Sheppard Cup

August 18-24: OFC Futsal Women’s Nations Cup, Solomon Islands

August 31-September 22: FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, Colombia (click here for details)

SEPTEMBER

September 2-10: FIFA World Cup 2026 — Oceania Qualifiers Matchdays 1 and 2, Samoa (click here for details)

Sunday September 8 (12.30pm NZT): All Whites v Mexico, Rose Bowl Stadium, California (click here for details)

Sunday September 8: Finals, Chatham Cup and Kate Sheppard Cup

September 8-21: OFC U-16 Women’s Championship, Fiji (click here for details)

September 14-October 6: FIFA Futsal World Cup, Uzbekistan (click here for details)

September 28-29: Round one of men’s and women’s National Leagues

OCTOBER

October 7-15: FIFA World Cup 2026 — Oceania Qualifiers Matchday 3, New Zealand and Vanuatu (click here for details)

October 16-November 3: FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, Dominican Republic (click here for details)

October 20-26: OFC Beach Soccer Men’s Nations Cup, Solomon Islands

NOVEMBER

November 11-19: FIFA World Cup 2026 — Oceania Qualifiers Matchdays 4 and 5, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea (click here for details)

JUNE

June 15-July 13: FIFA Club World Cup, United States (click here for details)