New Zealand made an emphatic return to home soil on Thursday, November 12, defeating India 5–0 at Go Media Stadium in Auckland in the opening match of their two-game international friendly series. Jesse Randall continued his impressive goalscoring form with a first-half brace, while captain Chris Wood and Lachlan Bayliss also found the net asContinue reading “Jesse Randall shines with brace as New Zealand thrash India 5–0 in Auckland”
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Auckland’s winning derby streak ends as Wellington Phoenix hold firm to remain A-League leaders
Auckland FC’s perfect record against Wellington Phoenix finally came to an end on Saturday, November 7, as the two New Zealand rivals played out a goalless draw at Go Media Stadium. The result marked the first time Wellington had avoided defeat in the fixture after losing all six previous encounters, allowing Chris Greenacre’s side toContinue reading “Auckland’s winning derby streak ends as Wellington Phoenix hold firm to remain A-League leaders”
Phoenix trio earn maiden All Whites call-ups as Bazeley names final squad for India series
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”
“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”
Nathan Garrow keeps clean sheet on Stellenbosch debut as South African club advance in Carling Knockout
Former Auckland City goalkeeper Nathan Garrow made an impressive first-team debut for Stellenbosch FC in South Africa, keeping a clean sheet as his new club defeated Durban City 2-0 in the Carling Knockout Cup on Wednesday, October 28. The 21-year-old New Zealander was named in the starting line-up by coach Gavin Hunt for the RoundContinue reading “Nathan Garrow keeps clean sheet on Stellenbosch debut as South African club advance in Carling Knockout”
Auckland United’s FIFA Women’s Champions Cup campaign ends with defeat to North Korean champions Naegohyang
Auckland United’s hopes of progressing in the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup came to an end on Sunday after the Oceania champions suffered a 2-0 defeat to North Korean side Naegohyang Women’s FC at the Shangcheng Sports Centre Stadium in Hangzhou, China. Two goals from captain Kim Kyong-yong secured victory for the reigning AFC Women’s ChampionsContinue reading “Auckland United’s FIFA Women’s Champions Cup campaign ends with defeat to North Korean champions Naegohyang”
Wellington Phoenix make history with perfect A-League start after defeating Central Coast Mariners
Wellington Phoenix have made the best start to an A-League Men season in their history, recording consecutive opening-round victories for the first time after defeating Central Coast Mariners 2-0 at Hnry Stadium on Sunday, 25 October. Second-half goals from Mexican striker Rafael Durán and New Zealand attacker Corban Piper secured another three points for ChrisContinue reading “Wellington Phoenix make history with perfect A-League start after defeating Central Coast Mariners”
Liam Gillion scores first A-League goal against former club as Auckland FC suffer heavy defeat
New Zealand international Liam Gillion reached an important milestone in his professional career on Saturday, 24 October, scoring his first A-League Men goal against former club Auckland FC as Western Sydney Wanderers claimed an emphatic 5-2 victory at CommBank Stadium. The 23-year-old attacker, who left Auckland during the off-season to join the Wanderers, scored justContinue reading “Liam Gillion scores first A-League goal against former club as Auckland FC suffer heavy defeat”
Young Football Ferns end U-17 World Cup campaign with defeat to Germany after three difficult group matches
New Zealand’s campaign at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco has come to an end following a 2-0 defeat to Germany in their final Group A fixture on Friday. The Young Football Ferns finished bottom of the group without a point or a goal, having also suffered defeats against hosts Morocco andContinue reading “Young Football Ferns end U-17 World Cup campaign with defeat to Germany after three difficult group matches”
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”
