Football communities in South Auckland and the Waikato are mourning the death of long-time administrator and supporter, Jim Church, who has died after a short illness, aged 83. Church was a driving force at Otahuhu United where he carried out … Read More
Matamata Swifts have appointed Bradley Rea as their head coach for the 2023 season. Rea (24), who was first-team co-coach at Cambridge in last season’s Lotto NRFL second division, takes up the role after spending four years coaching junior and … Read More
Four long-serving volunteers have been granted life membership to recognise their contribution to Waikato club Matamata Swifts. They are (pictured, left to right): Dwayne Barlow, Julie Clothier, Dave Taylor and Malcolm Raynel. Announcing their inductions at the club’s annual prizegiving, … Read More
Waikato’s Matamata Swifts are celebrating the selection of midfielder Alex Mukaka as a full New Zealand international. The 26-year-old (pictured, right) is off to the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, not as a footballer but as a boxer representing New Zealand … Read More
Updated February 25, 2022 Organisers have had to postpone a night of live music, comedy and a gala dinner to help raise funds for new training floodlights at the home of Waikato football club Matamata Swifts. COVID-related restrictions around gatherings … Read More
Two former New Zealand national league players face the prospect of blocking Wellington Phoenix hopes of FFA Cup glory. Defender Scott Hilliar (27) and midfielder Mario Barcia (32) are key members of Victoria state club Avondale FC who face the … Read More
A stalwart of Waikato football, Matamata AFC’s Barry Simonsen, has died, aged 85. The Matamata Swifts have shared the following news with members and the wider football community: “VALE // Barry Simonsen “We are devastated to learn of the passing … Read More