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Refreshed Phoenix aim to revive ALM season

Refreshed Phoenix aim to revive ALM season

A refreshed Wellington Phoenix will hope the return of captain Alex Rufer will spark a reversal in fortunes when they host A-League Men rivals Adelaide United. 16 Dec 2022
Phoenix A-League skipper out for season

Phoenix A-League skipper out for season

Wellington Phoenix captain Alex Rufer will miss the rest of the A-League Men season after scans confirmed he has suffered a torn ACL. 15 Mar 2022
'Disappointed the red was issued...' - Phoenix's Rufer given one-match ban

'Disappointed the red was issued...' - Phoenix's Rufer given one-match ban

Wellington midfielder Alex Rufer will miss the Phoenix's A-League clash with Newcastle after accepting a one-match ban for his controversial red card. 12 Jan 2021
'He's admitted they got it wrong...' - Phoenix boss still seeing red over Rufer

'He's admitted they got it wrong...' - Phoenix boss still seeing red over Rufer

Wellington Phoenix general manager David Dome says A-League officials have admitted the decision to dismiss Alex Rufer in a 1-1 draw with Macarthur was wrong. 10 Jan 2021
'It changed the game...' - Nix fume over controversial red

'It changed the game...' - Nix fume over controversial red

A controversial red card proved crucial in Wellington's 1-1 A-League draw with Macarthur at Campbelltown Stadium on Saturday. 9 Jan 2021
Phoenix extend leaders' A-League contracts

Phoenix extend leaders' A-League contracts

Wellington have extended the contracts of skipper Steven Taylor and his deputy Alex Rufer for two and three A-League seasons respectively. 1 Jan 2020
Rufer backs Talay to keep Nix in finals

Rufer backs Talay to keep Nix in finals

In the face of major player turnover and a change of coach, Wellington Phoenix vice captain Alex Rufer says it's his mission to keep the spirit of last season's campaign going. 11 Oct 2019
Rudan's huge praise for locked down Kiwi midfielder

Rudan's huge praise for locked down Kiwi midfielder

There have been a number of turnaround fortunes in New Zealand's capital this season, but none more prominent than a 22-year-old midfielder's. 27 Feb 2019
Phoenix's fight to the death...

Phoenix's fight to the death...

Wellington Phoenix's squad know there is an axe hanging over the club – but insist they will fight to the bitter end to save it. 24 Oct 2018

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