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1982 All Whites

All White Grant Turner inducted to Sports Legends of Wellington

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Legendary All White Grant Turner has been honoured at the Wellington Sports Awards with his induction to the region’s roll of all-time sporting heroes. Turner (63) was inducted to the Sports Legends of Wellington, with three others — Paula Tesoriero … Read More

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In case you missed it: The Crowd Goes Wild for 1982 All Whites reunion

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As an 11-year-old in Te Awamutu, The Crowd Goes Wild reporter James McOnie was a fan of the All Whites squad that became the first New Zealand side to reach the FIFA World Cup finals. Forty years on, McOnie had … Read More

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All Whites of ’82 gather to celebrate 40th anniversary of World Cup feats

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After 40 years, they’re still a team — exchanging ideas, speaking their minds and enjoying the laughter that comes from dressing room banter. Yes, the 1982 All Whites have been back in town. Members of the first New Zealand squad … Read More

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Time to belt out the All Whites anthem — it’s helped get us to past World Cups!

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For those old enough to remember, it’s the football song that sets the pulses racing for All Whites supporters. Heading for the Top was a feel-good single that went into the New Zealand pop charts 40 years ago, raising awareness … Read More

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Bookings have closed for our World Cup supporters’ lunch at Mt Smart Stadium

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Bookings for the Friends of Football All Whites supporters’ lunch at Mt Smart Stadium have closed. But please keep an eye on our website for upcoming events, or become a member of Friends of Football so you can easily see … Read More

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Your chance to share in the exciting build up to the All Whites’ World Cup play-off

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Members of the 1982 All Whites will be special guests at a Friends of Football lunch in the build-up to New Zealand’s FIFA World Cup play-off game against Costa Rica. And where better to hold the lunch on the 40th … Read More

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Ricki Herbert: ‘Danny Hay has been smart and turned obstacles to advantage’

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No one is better placed than All Whites legend Ricki Herbert to understand what it takes to reach the FIFA World Cup finals. He did it as a player in 1982 and as the coach of the New Zealand team … Read More

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Thursday February 2 (8am): Auckland City v El Ahly, first round, FIFA Club World Cup, Tangiers Stadium, Morocco (click here for details)

February 17-23: FIFA Women’s World Cup play-off series involving 10 teams, held in Auckland/Hamilton (click here for details)

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Thursday February 23 (7pm): Football Ferns v Argentina (friendly international), North Harbour Stadium, Albany, Auckland (click here for details)

Sunday February 26: Wellington Phoenix v Sydney FC, women’s A-League, Auckland — to be confirmed (click here for details)

MARCH

Wednesday March 1: Season draws to be released for NRFL competitions.

Sunday March 5: One-day 7-a-side tournament for senior men’s teams, at Metro FC’s Phyllis St (click here for details)

Sunday March 12 (3pm NZT): Wellington Phoenix v Sydney FC, men’s A-League, Eden Park, Auckland (click here for details)

Sunday March 19: Grassroots women’s tournament at Cambridge’s John Kerkhof Park (click here for details)

Thursday March 23 (7pm): All Whites v China, Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland (click here for details)

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March 25-26: Seasons start for Lotto NRFL men’s, women’s and youth leagues, NRF Men’s League One and NRF Women’s Conference.

Sunday March 26 (4pm): All Whites v China, Sky Stadium, Wellington (click here for details)

APRIL

April 7-9: 50th anniversary celebrations for Napier City Rovers (click here for details)

April 3-11: Two-match international window for the Football Ferns.

Sunday April 16 (3pm NZT): Wellington Phoenix v Brisbane Roar, men’s A-League, Eden Park, Auckland (click here for details)

April 29-30: Seasons start for NRF community football (junior, youth and senior).

MAY

May 20-June 11: FIFA U-20 Men’s World Cup, Indonesia (click here for details)

JUNE

June 1-5: Centenary celebrations for Claudelands Rovers (click here for details)

June 12-20: Two-match international window for the All Whites.

JULY

July 10-18: Two-match international window for the Football Ferns.

July 20 (7pm NZT): New Zealand v Norway, opening game of 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup at Eden Park, Auckland (click here for details)

July 25 (5.30pm NZT): New Zealand v Philippines, second group game for Football Ferns at FIFA Women’s World Cup at Sky Stadium, Wellington (click here for details)

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June: Oceania Nations Cup (to be confirmed)

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