Wellington Phoenix’s remarkable start to the A-League Men season has been rewarded with three new international call-ups, as Corban Piper, Matthew Sheridan and Nathan Walker were included in New Zealand’s 22-man squad for the upcoming friendlies against India. The selection, announced on Tuesday, November 3, also marks Darren Bazeley’s final squad as All Whites headContinue reading “Phoenix trio earn maiden All Whites call-ups as Bazeley names final squad for India series”
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“We love you, Corban!”: From Phoenix cult hero to the All Whites
Three matches, three goals, three victories and a maiden international call-up. Corban Piper could hardly have imagined a better start to the 2026/27 A-League Men season, as the Wellington Phoenix fan favourite continues his remarkable rise from a versatile newcomer to one of the competition’s most exciting forwards. The 24-year-old has scored in every matchContinue reading ““We love you, Corban!”: From Phoenix cult hero to the All Whites”
Darren Bazeley to leave All Whites despite wanting to continue after World Cup campaign
Darren Bazeley will leave his position as New Zealand national team head coach at the end of 2026, with New Zealand Football deciding not to extend his contract despite the 54-year-old’s desire to continue leading the All Whites towards the next FIFA World Cup. The decision was confirmed by the national association on Saturday, 24Continue reading “Darren Bazeley to leave All Whites despite wanting to continue after World Cup campaign”
All Whites goalkeeper Jamie Searle joins Wealdstone after brief spell at Eastleigh
New Zealand international goalkeeper Jamie Searle has completed another move in English football, joining National League club Wealdstone on a non-contract agreement after a brief spell with Eastleigh. The 25-year-old has changed clubs for the second time in little more than a month, having joined Eastleigh on a short-term arrangement in September following his departureContinue reading “All Whites goalkeeper Jamie Searle joins Wealdstone after brief spell at Eastleigh”
All White Sarpreet Singh scores first Farense goal as Portuguese club climbs to third place
New Zealand international Sarpreet Singh scored his first goal for SC Farense on Sunday, 11 October, helping the Portuguese side secure a 2-1 home victory over CD Feirense in the seventh round of Liga Portugal 2. The result lifted Farense to third place in the standings, strengthening their position in the race for promotion toContinue reading “All White Sarpreet Singh scores first Farense goal as Portuguese club climbs to third place”
All Whites push Japan hard but fall 2-1 in Kirin Cup final
New Zealand came within 20 minutes of taking one of Asia’s strongest national teams into another tense finish, but Ritsu Doan’s second-half goal gave Japan a 2-1 victory over the All Whites in the Kirin Cup final in Tokyo. Playing in front of more than 60,000 supporters at the National Stadium, Darren Bazeley’s side spentContinue reading “All Whites push Japan hard but fall 2-1 in Kirin Cup final”
Kosta Barbarouses joins South Melbourne as All Whites veteran prepares for new chapter in Australia and Oceania
New Zealand international Kosta Barbarouses has joined South Melbourne FC, bringing one of the most experienced careers in Australasian football to a club preparing to compete on several fronts over the coming months. The 36-year-old forward moves to Lakeside Stadium following the end of his spell with Western Sydney Wanderers. Barbarouses spent one season withContinue reading “Kosta Barbarouses joins South Melbourne as All Whites veteran prepares for new chapter in Australia and Oceania”
Paulsen the hero as New Zealand beat Panama on penalties to reach Kirin Cup final
New Zealand booked their place in the Kirin Cup final after overcoming Panama in a penalty shootout in Yokohama, with Alex Paulsen producing the decisive save before Michael Boxall converted the winning kick. The All Whites and Panama finished level at 1-1 after 90 minutes before Darren Bazeley’s side prevailed 5-3 from the spot. PanamaContinue reading “Paulsen the hero as New Zealand beat Panama on penalties to reach Kirin Cup final”
All Whites sweep China aside as Bindon, Waine and Parker-Price strike in Chongqing
New Zealand produced one of their strongest performances of 2026 to defeat China 3-0 in Chongqing, with Tyler Bindon, Ben Waine and Owen Parker-Price all finding the net as the All Whites continued their Asian tour unbeaten. After being held to a 2-2 draw by Palestine in their opening match of the window, Darren Bazeley’sContinue reading “All Whites sweep China aside as Bindon, Waine and Parker-Price strike in Chongqing”
All Whites held by Palestine as three players make New Zealand debuts
New Zealand returned to international action for the first time since the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 2-2 draw against Palestine in Chongqing, China, in a match that gave Darren Bazeley the opportunity to test the depth of his squad and hand three players their senior international debuts. The All Whites twice took theContinue reading “All Whites held by Palestine as three players make New Zealand debuts”
