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Wilkinson earns NZ opening night World Cup triumph

Wilkinson earns NZ opening night World Cup triumph

Hannah Wilkinson has made history for New Zealand, earning the country's first win at a World Cup on the opening night of her home tournament. 20 Jul 2023
Unity message for World Cup Auckland

Unity message for World Cup Auckland

The Women's World Cup has kicked off with an Eden Park opening ceremony before New Zealand's tournament opener against Norway. 20 Jul 2023
Underdogs New Zealand relishing World Cup big stage

Underdogs New Zealand relishing World Cup big stage

Coach Jitka Klimkova has a fully fit squad at her disposal as New Zealand attempts to score a first ever Women's World Cup win on opening night against Norway. 19 Jul 2023
Percival comeback inspires NZ as World Cup looms

Percival comeback inspires NZ as World Cup looms

New Zealand midfielder Ria Percival will play at her fifth World Cup this month after overcoming a serious knee injury suffered last year against the Matildas. 18 Jul 2023
Women's World Cup groups at a glance

Women's World Cup groups at a glance

A look at all the groups of the Women's World Cup, which has been expanded to 32 teams for the tournament in Australia and New Zealand. 18 Jul 2023
Socceroos to face All Whites in London for Ashes

Socceroos to face All Whites in London for Ashes

The century-old soccer rivalry between Australia and New Zealand will continue later this year after it was announced a friendly will take place in London. 11 Jul 2023
FIFA refuse to condemn players mocking the haka

FIFA refuse to condemn players mocking the haka

Spain and the Netherlands have received backlash from football fans ahead of the Women's World Cup after vision emerged of players mocking the haka. 10 Jul 2023
FIFA approves flying of Indigenous flags at women's cup

FIFA approves flying of Indigenous flags at women's cup

FIFA has approved a request from Australia and New Zealand to fly national and Indigenous flags at all Women's World Cup games. 7 Jul 2023
Matildas await FIFA call on First Nations flags at WWC

Matildas await FIFA call on First Nations flags at WWC

FIFA will soon make a call on whether First Nations flags can be hung inside the stadiums at the Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. 4 Jul 2023
Untested Bazeley given New Zealand All Whites job

Untested Bazeley given New Zealand All Whites job

Darren Bazeley has been appointed as New Zealand soccer coach through to the 2026 World Cup, ending a long search for the next All Whites boss. 4 Jul 2023
Mom Squad behind US quest for World Cup glory

Mom Squad behind US quest for World Cup glory

US stars Alex Morgan, Crystal Dunn and Julie Ertz were 2019 Women's World Cup winners. In 2023, they want to win again - as mothers. 25 Jun 2023
Qatar in racism counter-claims against NZ's All Whites

Qatar in racism counter-claims against NZ's All Whites

Qatar's Yusuf Abdurisag has denied making a racist slur in a friendly against New Zealand, insisting he was instead the victim of abuse. 21 Jun 2023
Vanuatu football pioneer Kaltak delights in ALM triumph

Vanuatu football pioneer Kaltak delights in ALM triumph

Central Coast's Brian Kaltak is Vanuatu's first professional footballer and says his A-League Men grand final triumph will be celebrated like a World Cup win. 4 Jun 2023
Anzac 'Soccer Ashes' trophy found after 69 years

Anzac 'Soccer Ashes' trophy found after 69 years

A 'legendary' Anzac soccer trophy commemorating the rivalry between Australia and New Zealand has been found after going missing for 69 years. 26 Apr 2023
Departing Talay wants to end on a high with ALM Phoenix

Departing Talay wants to end on a high with ALM Phoenix

Ufuk Talay wants to finish on top with the Wellington Phoenix, who face the Brisbane Roar in the A-League Men on Sunday. 15 Apr 2023
Talay out to emulate Postecoglou, Muscat abroad

Talay out to emulate Postecoglou, Muscat abroad

Wellington Phoenix coach Ufuk Talay has called time on his tenure at the A-League Men's club as he looks to build a coaching career in Asia or Europe. 15 Apr 2023