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Clapham Thrilled With World Cup Call

Clapham Thrilled With World Cup Call

WHEN New Zealand qualified for the World Cup by beating Bahrain in Wellington last November, Aaron Clapham was having a "few quiet drinks" with friends and cheering the team on, little knowing he would be on the plane to South Africa six months later. 11 May 2010
Kiwis Name Their World Cup Squad

Kiwis Name Their World Cup Squad

CANTERBURY'S Aaron Clapham was the surprise inclusion when the New Zealand World Cup squad was announced in Auckland today. 10 May 2010
'Farewell Game Will Have Bite'

'Farewell Game Will Have Bite'

EXCLUSIVE: The Socceroos can expect a World Cup farewell with plenty of bite according to a New Zealand footballing legend who wants the clash become an annual affair. 5 May 2010
Smeltz: NZ Can Reach Last 16

Smeltz: NZ Can Reach Last 16

ALL Whites striker Shane Smeltz has revealed he is aiming to help New Zealand qualify for the knockout phase of the World Cup in South Africa later this year. 23 Apr 2010
Magic Days For NZ Football

Magic Days For NZ Football

EXCLUSIVE: All-White World Cup qualification, Club World Cup heroics by Auckland and Wellington within sight of the A-League finals - these are magical times for Kiwi football fans. 11 Dec 2009
Herbert Relishing Italian Test

Herbert Relishing Italian Test

NEW Zealand coach Ricki Herbert insists the All Whites will head to South Africa with ambition after being drawn against world champions Italy, Paraguay and Slovakia in World Cup Group F. 5 Dec 2009
Kiwis World Cup Fury

Kiwis World Cup Fury

NEW Zealand are fuming over a FIFA ruling handing their opponent Bahrain a clear advantage if the team’s World Cup qualifier on Saturday is locked at 0-0 after 90 minutes and goes into extra time. 10 Nov 2009
Smeltz Books Play-Off Spot

Smeltz Books Play-Off Spot

NEW Zealand are just two games away from qualifying for the 2010 World Cup after they defeated New Caledonia 3-1 in Noumea. 7 Sep 2008
Matildas Prepare For New Zealand Test

Matildas Prepare For New Zealand Test

MATILDAS Coach Tom Sermanni has named a 24-player squad for tomorrow's match against the New Zealand Women's Team, The Football Ferns, at North Sydney Oval. 11 Jul 2008
All Whites Are Phoenix-Free

All Whites Are Phoenix-Free

NEW Zealand announced their Beijing Olympic squad today and it is a Wellington Phoenix-free zone. 3 Jul 2008
Phoenix Not In Market For Pelter

Phoenix Not In Market For Pelter

WELLINGTON Phoenix look unlikely to provide former New Zealand under 20 captain Jack Pelter with a new home. 5 Jun 2008
Brazil Too Strong For New Zealand

Brazil Too Strong For New Zealand

Brazil opened their campaign at the Women's World Cup with an emphatic 5-0 victory against New Zealand in Group D. 13 Sep 2007
Matildas Thrash Kiwis In World Cup Warm-Up

Matildas Thrash Kiwis In World Cup Warm-Up

The Matildas defeated New Zealand 3-0 today in a practice match at Coffs Harbour as the team prepares for September’s FIFA Women’s World Cup in China. 19 Jul 2007
A-League Stars Make Impact Against Welsh

A-League Stars Make Impact Against Welsh

New Zealand score two but go down valiantly to Wales. 27 May 2007
All Change for All Whites

All Change for All Whites

New Zealand will face Wales tomorrow with a new captain and a central defensive pairing boasting little more than 10 minutes of international football between them. 26 May 2007
'Football' Lands On Kiwi Shores

'Football' Lands On Kiwi Shores

New Zealand Soccer has officially changed its name. 10 May 2007