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English Premier League

Video replay: How All White Chris Wood sets up Newcastle United goal

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All Whites striker Chris Wood continues to wait for his first goal for new club Newcastle United but he’s getting credit for helping turn around the side’s form. He’s now played seven games for five wins and two draws, helping … Read More

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Newcastle manager Howe: ‘Unselfish’ Wood has made ‘a big difference’

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Newcastle United manager Ernie Howe says All White Chris Wood’s willingness to put his team first has made ‘a big difference’ to the English Premier League side’s improved form. Though Wood has not scored in three games since joining United … Read More

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Wood transfer sets up two of the most important games of his career

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All White Chris Wood’s high profile move to Newcastle United might have a drama-filled sequel when his new club plays at Burnley’s Turf Moor on the last day of the English Premier League season. The relegation rivals are due to … Read More

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Chris Wood – his pathway from grassroots football to the world stage

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When Chris Wood was 14, he was already a big unit. Strong and tall, he had been playing as a junior at Cambridge Football Club, in the Waikato. He was also big on self–belief. He wanted to play senior football … Read More

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Reid thanks fans for their support after leaving West Ham ‘by mutual consent’

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All Whites captain Winston Reid is a free agent after agreeing to exit London club West Ham United by mutual consent. Reid (33) had two years remaining on the six-year contract he signed with the Hammers in 2017 but a … Read More

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A football teaser for anyone who loves the All Whites and the EPL

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If you want some football fun, here’s a teaser to test the knowledge of anyone with a passion for the All Whites AND the English Premier League. Your challenge? Select an all-time New Zealand XI using players who have played … Read More

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How to pick an all-time All Whites XI from this season’s 20 EPL clubs

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Here’s how we put together a Fantasy All Whites – 11 players who represented New Zealand, all of whom played for clubs taking part in the 2021-22 English Premier League. We did it almost without duplicating the clubs – we … Read More

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Video: All White Chris Wood blasts his way into history books with hat-trick

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All Whites striker Chris Wood has become the first New Zealander to score a hat-trick in the English Premier League. The 29-year-old striker scored three first-half goals for Burnley in their 4-0 win against Wolverhampton Wanderers in their game on … Read More

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Kiwis challenge for top spots in world’s largest football competition for fans

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A group of New Zealand football enthusiasts are using all they know about the game in an effort to challenge for a world title in Fantasy Premier League, the sport’s largest fan competition. They are among the 27,500 New Zealanders … Read More

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—JUNE—

Wednesday June 29 (5am NZT): Football Ferns v Wales, international friendly, Pineta, Spain (click here for details)

—JULY—

Sunday July 10: Spirit of Football’s The Ball leaves London on its journey to Auckland for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup (click here for details)

July 18-24: World University Futsal Championships in Portugal, with New Zealand men’s and women’s teams participating (click here for details)

Wednesday July 27 (6pm-9.30pm): Friends of Football’s Reunion for those who faced Manchester United in 1967 (click here for details)

Weekend July 30-31: Quarter-finals of Chatham Cup.

—AUGUST—

Saturday August 6: Quiz Night at Albany United, Rosedale Park (click here for details)

Wednesday August 10 (local time): Junior Ferns v Mexico, U-20 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Costa Rica (click here for details)

Saturday August 13 (local time): Junior Ferns v Germany, U-20 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Costa Rica (click here for details)

Tuesday August 16 (local time): Junior Ferns v Colombia, U-20 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Costa Rica (click here for details)

Weekend August 20-21: Semi-finals of Chatham Cup

August 29-September 6: International window; plans for two friendlies for Football Ferns

—SEPTEMBER—

Tuesday September 6 (6pm-8pm): Friends of Football 2021 & 2022 AGMs (click here for details)

Sunday September 11: Finals of Chatham Cup & Kate Sheppard Cup (to be confirmed)

Thursday September 22 (k/off TBC): Socceroos v All Whites, centenary international, venue TBC, Australia (click here for details)

Sunday September 25 (4pm): All Whites v Socceroos, centenary international, Eden Park, Auckland (click here for details)

—OCTOBER—

Sunday October 9: Japan v Football Ferns (kick off TBC) – (click here for details)

Date to be confirmed: Memorial service for former All White Ian Ormond (click here for details)

Wednesday October 12 (10am, NZT): New Zealand v Chile, FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, PJN Stadium, Margao, India (click here for details)

Saturday October 15 (10am, NZT): New Zealand v Nigeria, FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, PJN Stadium, Margao, India (click here for details)

Tuesday October 18 (10am, NZT): New Zealand v Germany, FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, PJN Stadium, Margao, India (click here for details)

Saturday October 22: Draw at Auckland’s Aotea Centre for 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup to be co-hosted in NZ and Australia

—NOVEMBER—

November 7-15: Plans for two international friendlies for Football Ferns

November 21: Opening game of 2022 FIFA World Cup (men) in Qatar

—DECEMBER—

December 19: Final of FIFA World Cup finals (men) in Qatar

— 2023—

—MARCH–

March 20-28, 2023: Two-match international window for the All Whites.

—JUNE—

June 12-20, 2023: Two-match international window for the All Whites.

—JULY—

July 20, 2023: Opening game of 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup at Eden Park, Auckland (Group game 1 for Football Ferns)

July 25, 2023: Group game 2 for Football Ferns at FIFA Women’s World Cup at Sky Stadium, Wellington

July 30, 2023: Group game 3 for Football Ferns at FIFA Women’s World Cup at Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin

—AUGUST—

August 20, 2023: Final of FIFA Women’s World Cup at Stadium Australia, Sydney

—SEPTEMBER—

September 4-12, 2023: Two-match international window for the All Whites.

—OCTOBER—

October 9-17, 2023: Two-match international window for the All Whites.

—NOVEMBER—

November 13-21, 2023: Two-match international window for the All Whites.

—2024—

—MARCH—

March 18-26, 2024: Two-match international window for the All Whites.

June 2024: Oceania Nations Cup (to be confirmed)

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