• News
    • Club noticeboard
    • Coaching news
    • Streams and videos
  • Heritage
    • Recognition
    • Publications
    • Obituaries
  • Events
  • Helping others
  • About
  • Join
  • News
    • Club noticeboard
    • Coaching news
    • Streams and videos
  • Heritage
    • Recognition
    • Publications
    • Obituaries
  • Events
  • Helping others
  • About
  • Join

Hungerball

Centre Circle helps Hungerball to launch programme in Christchurch

posted in: Centre Circle, Helping others, News |

South Island supporter group The Centre Circle has partnered with Hungerball to help launch a programme of fun and inclusive game sessions through two Christchurch clubs. Through the support of The Centre Circle — who are partners with Friends of … Read More

Centre Circle, Hungerball

Photo gallery: More from Northern Rovers’ day with the Hungerball Arena

posted in: Events |

We’ve got more photographs from Northern Rovers’ season-opening celebration which included  a day of fun and action using the inflatable Hungerball Arena at their McFetridge Park headquarters. The arena hosted a mini-tournament of 3 v 3 games for over-45s players … Read More

Hungerball, Northern Rovers

Hungerball provides opening day joy for over-45s, women and youngsters

posted in: Events |

Northern Rovers celebrated the start of their new season with a day of fun and action using the inflatable Hungerball Arena at their McFetridge Park headquarters. The arena hosted a mini-tournament of 3 v 3 games for over-45s players before … Read More

Helping Hand Fund, Hungerball, Manukau United, Northern Rovers

What’s on at the weekend — our guide to the pick of the football action

posted in: Events, News, Uncategorized |

This weekend must surely be the busiest for football supporters in many a season. We’ve got an All Whites game in the World Cup, a Wellington Phoenix match, the Kate Sheppard Cup final, the women’s A-League grand final, as well … Read More

A-League, All Whites, FIFA World Cup, Hungerball, Kate Sheppard Cup, Lotto NRFL, Northern League

Northern Rovers to host 3 v 3 over-45s Hungerball tourney to see in new season

posted in: Club noticeboard, Events, Helping others, News, Uncategorized |

Northern Rovers will host a special 3 v 3 Hungerball tournament to celebrate the opening day of the 2022 Lotto NRFL division one season. For over-45 players, the mini-tournament at McFetridge Park, Glenfield, will be a fun way for Rovers … Read More

Albany United, Hungerball, Lotto NRFL, Northern Rovers

Hungerball offers 35 South Auckland schools full day programme of fun

posted in: Events, Helping others, News, Uncategorized |

Our partners at Hungerball are offering 35 schools in South Auckland the chance to enjoy a full day of fun activities making use of the inflatable game arena. The initiative is aimed at encouraging children to get back into school … Read More

Hungerball, Manukau United

Hundreds benefit from Friends of Football-sponsored Hungerball action

posted in: Events, Helping others, News, Uncategorized |

Hundreds of children and young adults got the chance to experience the fun of football at Auckland’s Football for Freedom day, hosted by Manukau United. United worked with partners Hungerball to make available their inflatable playing arena, sponsored by Friends … Read More

Helping Hand Fund, Hungerball, Manukau United

Former refugee children to be helped into football thanks to 7-a-side event

posted in: Events, News |

Manukau United Football Club aim to help former refugee children get into football this year with the help of a one-day cultural and football event on Saturday January 22. The club will host a seven-a-side tournament for mixed teams at … Read More

Football for Freedom, Helping Hand Fund, Hungerball, Manukau United

Hungerball provides fun and laughter at Auckland’s Eden Park

posted in: Events, Helping others, News |

More than 10,000 people attended the New Zealand Eid Day celebration at Auckland’s Eden Park on July 21, giving many the opportunity to try out their football skills through Hungerball. Hungerball (Hia Pōro) is an inflatable playground enabling boys and … Read More

Helping Hand Fund, Hungerball, Manukau United

How we’re helping introduce football to young South Aucklanders

posted in: Helping others, News |

Thousands of young South Aucklanders will get their first experience of football activities thanks to an innovative community programme run by Manukau United FC, and supported by Friends of Football. One of the key tools being used by Manukau United … Read More

Helping Hand Fund, Hungerball, Manukau United

SEARCH OUR SITE


Click on links for more information

FEBRUARY

February 2-11: Auckland City represent Oceania at the FIFA Club World Cup in Morocco (click here for details)

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)

Friday February 17-Saturday February 18: Unity Pitch games at Hamilton Lake, Hamilton (click here for details)

Friday February 17 (7pm): Football Ferns v Portugal (friendly international), Waikato Stadium, Hamilton (click here for details)

Monday February 20 (7pm): Football Ferns v Argentina (friendly international), FMG Waikato Stadium, Hamilton (click here for details)

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)

March 24-25: Cambridge FC celebrate their 75th Jubilee.

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)

July 30 (7pm NZT): New Zealand v Switzerland, final group game for Football Ferns at FIFA Women’s World Cup at Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin (click here for details)

AUGUST

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

SEPTEMBER

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

September 18-26: Two-match international window for the Football Ferns.

OCTOBER

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

October 23-31: Two-match international window for the Football Ferns.

NOVEMBER

November 10-December 2: FIFA U-17 World Cup, Peru.

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

November 27-December 5: Two-match international window for the Football Ferns.

MARCH

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

June: Oceania Nations Cup (to be confirmed)

RSS Football headlines

  • Nottingham Forest set to sign Keylor Navas
  • Chelsea winger pushing for PSG transfer
  • Arsenal confirm serious injury for key midfielder
  • Arsenal midfielder makes Crystal Palace loan switch
  • Chelsea make Conor Gallagher transfer decision
  • Man Utd set to sign Marcel Sabitzer on loan
  • Arsenal sign Chelsea midfielder Jorginho
  • Manchester City looking to sign Ben Chilwell?
  • Richarlison to rejoin Everton on loan?
  • Harry Maguire makes Inter Milan transfer decision

RSS 90-minutes news

  • Which Premier League team had the best January transfer window?
  • San Jose Earthquakes sign midfielder Carlos Gruezo as Designated Player
  • FA Trophy 2022/23: Draw, fixtures, results & guide to each round
  • January 2023 transfer window: How much did Premier League clubs spend?
  • Matthew Hoppe: Why did the USMNT striker join Hibernian on loan?
  • Visit Saudi proposed sponsorship of 2023 Women's World Cup sparks controversy
  • When did Newcastle United last win a trophy and who owns the club?
  • The best signings of the January transfer window - ranked
  • Vancouver Whitecaps forward Tosaint Ricketts retires, joins club staff
  • Hakim Ziyech's PSG move falls through due to incredible paperwork error

Our friends

Our activities

We support

Our partners

© 2023 Friends of Football Site designed by Hurricane Press Ltd using - WordPress Theme by Kadence WP