New Zealand have added two more international matches to an increasingly busy programme following their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, with the All Whites set to face Palestine and China PR before travelling to Japan for the Kirin Cup. Darren Bazeley’s side will take on Palestine on 24 September before facing China PR on 28Continue reading “All Whites add Palestine and China PR friendlies to busy post-World Cup calendar”
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New Zealand hammer New Caledonia to reach OFC U-19 final and secure FIFA U-20 World Cup place
New Zealand left no room for another surprise at the OFC U-19 Men’s Championship, sweeping aside New Caledonia 6-1 in the second semi-final in Apia to book their place in the final and confirm qualification for the 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup. The defending champions controlled the contest from the opening stages and gradually turnedContinue reading “New Zealand hammer New Caledonia to reach OFC U-19 final and secure FIFA U-20 World Cup place”
Joe Bell becomes sixth All White to play in UEFA Champions League
Joe Bell has joined a small group in New Zealand football history after making his first appearance in the UEFA Champions League proper for Viking FK. The All Whites midfielder played the full 90 minutes as the Norwegian champions began their league-phase campaign with a 3-1 defeat away to VfB Stuttgart on Wednesday. Viking wereContinue reading “Joe Bell becomes sixth All White to play in UEFA Champions League”
Major setback for Luke Brooke-Smith as serious ankle injury threatens first Portsmouth season
Luke Brooke-Smith’s promising start to life in English football has been brought to an abrupt halt after the New Zealand international suffered a severe ankle injury in training with Portsmouth, with the extent of the damage raising fears that his first season in the Championship could already be over. The 18-year-old sustained a severe dislocationContinue reading “Major setback for Luke Brooke-Smith as serious ankle injury threatens first Portsmouth season”
Tahiti complete remarkable recovery as New Zealand cruise through perfect group stage at OFC U-19 Championship
The group stage of the 2026 OFC U-19 Men’s Championship came to an end in Apia with Tahiti producing one of the tournament’s biggest turnarounds to eliminate Fiji, while defending champions New Zealand completed a perfect first phase with a dominant 6-0 victory over Vanuatu. Tuesday’s results completed the semi-final lineup, with Solomon Islands setContinue reading “Tahiti complete remarkable recovery as New Zealand cruise through perfect group stage at OFC U-19 Championship”
First major setback in Scotland: Alex Paulsen backed after costly Ibrox error
Alex Paulsen’s impressive start to life with Motherwell suffered its first major setback at Ibrox, with a costly mistake from the New Zealand goalkeeper deciding his side’s 1-0 defeat to Rangers in the Scottish Premiership. The All Whites shot-stopper had quickly established himself as one of Motherwell’s most positively received summer arrivals after joining onContinue reading “First major setback in Scotland: Alex Paulsen backed after costly Ibrox error”
Fencibles make history in Christchurch with first-ever Chatham Cup title
Fencibles United have written a new chapter in their history after defeating Cashmere Technical 2-1 in Christchurch to lift the Chatham Cup for the first time. The Auckland side entered Saturday’s final having never previously progressed beyond the quarter-finals of New Zealand’s premier knockout competition, but goals from Ronaldo Lopez Munoz and substitute Kodie NicolContinue reading “Fencibles make history in Christchurch with first-ever Chatham Cup title”
New Zealand seal semi-final place as Tahiti deny Vanuatu late at OFC U-19 Championship
New Zealand became the second nation to secure a place in the semi-finals of the 2026 OFC U-19 Men’s Championship after defeating Fiji 2-0 in Apia, while Tahiti kept their own campaign alive with a late equaliser against Vanuatu in Saturday’s Group B action. The Junior All Whites joined Solomon Islands in the last fourContinue reading “New Zealand seal semi-final place as Tahiti deny Vanuatu late at OFC U-19 Championship”
New Zealand and Fiji make emphatic starts as Group B explodes into life at OFC U-19 Championship
Group B of the OFC U-19 Men’s Championship began in emphatic fashion in Samoa, with New Zealand and Fiji combining for 15 goals as both sides made major statements in their opening matches. Defending champions New Zealand swept aside Tahiti 8-0, while Fiji recovered from an early setback to beat Vanuatu 7-2 in a remarkableContinue reading “New Zealand and Fiji make emphatic starts as Group B explodes into life at OFC U-19 Championship”
From the World Cup to a hat-trick at 36: All White Tommy Smith produces remarkable night in England
New Zealand international Tommy Smith has enjoyed plenty of memorable moments across a career spanning nearly two decades, but the experienced defender has now added something he had never previously achieved: a senior hat-trick. The 36-year-old All White scored all three of his goals with headers, including a dramatic winner in the fourth minute ofContinue reading “From the World Cup to a hat-trick at 36: All White Tommy Smith produces remarkable night in England”
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