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”
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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”
McCowatt makes a positive first impression as champions AGF search for a way out of trouble
Callum McCowatt’s first weeks as an AGF player have offered encouraging signs for both the club and New Zealand supporters. The All Whites attacker has settled quickly after his transfer from Silkeborg IF, showing the attacking quality that made him one of the Danish Superliga’s most effective players. But while McCowatt’s individual start has beenContinue reading “McCowatt makes a positive first impression as champions AGF search for a way out of trouble”
Bill Tuiloma earns All Whites recall after Nando Pijnaker injury
Bill Tuiloma is back with the New Zealand national team, with the experienced defender added to the All Whites squad for the upcoming international window following an injury to Nando Pijnaker. The 31-year-old Wellington Phoenix centre-back had initially been left out of Darren Bazeley’s first squad since the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but Pijnaker’s withdrawalContinue reading “Bill Tuiloma earns All Whites recall after Nando Pijnaker injury”
All White Jesse Randall shines as Dundee United cruise past St Mirren
All Whites attacker Jesse Randall delivered one of his strongest performances since arriving in Scotland as Dundee United defeated St Mirren 3–0 away from home in the Scottish Premiership. Randall opened the scoring after only six minutes in Paisley, finishing a swift Dundee United move with composure. Idjessi Metsoko won possession before Daniel Bennie releasedContinue reading “All White Jesse Randall shines as Dundee United cruise past St Mirren”
Moses Dyer earns All Whites recall after eight-year absence
Moses Dyer has earned a return to the New Zealand national team after more than eight years away from the All Whites, with the in-form forward selected for upcoming international matches against Palestine and China PR. The 29-year-old has been included in Darren Bazeley’s first squad since the 2026 FIFA World Cup. New Zealand willContinue reading “Moses Dyer earns All Whites recall after eight-year absence”
All Whites name first post-World Cup squad for four-match Asian programme
New Zealand have announced their first All Whites squad since the FIFA World Cup 2026, with Darren Bazeley selecting 23 players for matches against Palestine, China PR and Panama before a final Kirin Cup fixture against either Japan or Ecuador. Sixteen members of New Zealand’s World Cup squad return, including captain Chris Wood and WorldContinue reading “All Whites name first post-World Cup squad for four-match Asian programme”
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”
All Whites star Callum McCowatt joins Danish champions in major transfer
New Zealand international Callum McCowatt has completed one of the biggest moves of his club career, leaving Silkeborg IF to join reigning Danish champions AGF on a contract running until the summer of 2030. The 27-year-old attacker makes the switch after three strong seasons with Silkeborg, where he established himself as one of the mostContinue reading “All Whites star Callum McCowatt joins Danish champions in major transfer”
All Whites defender Tyler Bindon joins Charlton Athletic for new Championship challenge
New Zealand international Tyler Bindon will continue his development in the English Championship after completing a season-long loan move to Charlton Athletic from Premier League side Nottingham Forest. The 21-year-old centre-back was officially announced by the Addicks on Sunday and becomes the club’s ninth signing of the summer as manager Nathan Jones strengthens his squadContinue reading “All Whites defender Tyler Bindon joins Charlton Athletic for new Championship challenge”
