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Auckland FC’s perfect derby record ended in goalless stalemate against Phoenix
Neither side could find the back of the net in a match delayed by lightning strikes.
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Tonga, Samoa and Kiwis pushing State of Origin off rugby league's summit
Tonga and Samoa's World Cup contest felt more special than a State of Origin fixture.
All Whites: Three Phoenix players earn first call-ups, several big names won’t make trip
The Wellington Phoenix have seven squad members, while Auckland FC have six.
'Chasing improvement' Kiwis coach Stacey Jones promises team will lift for semi-final, after Fiji rout
The Kiwis made 12 line breaks, including seven in the first half alone.
Kiwis: Casey McLean scores four tries in New Zealand's rout of Fiji, though key player sent off
The Kiwis led 48-0 at halftime after scoring eight first-half tries.
'Hard to suffer': Auckland FC coach admits Brisbane equaliser won't help derby outlook
Auckland FC took just one point from two recent matches across the Tasman.
'Carry that with me': Kiwis' enforcer reveal special message from father that lifts him to greater heights
Naufahu Whyte was named Dally M Prop of the Year after a standout 2026 season.
Auckland FC surrender 1-0 lead to Brisbane with the last kick of the match, after superb Hiroki Sakai goal
AFC were desperate to bounce back after the 5-2 defeat to Western Sydney.
All Whites coach on his exit: 'I still think I was the best person for the job'
The decision came four months after the end of the All Whites' World Cup campaign.
Concerned about League World Cup blowouts? Why Rugby World Cup has exactly the same issue
ANALYSIS: The tournament has been a rebirth of the Kiwis nation, with big support shown.
Kiwis achieve record margin in Cook Islands victory, after early scare in Christchurch contest
There will be much tougher tests to come but this was a step in the right direction.
Why NZ Football likely to 'headhunt' new All Whites coach
The All Whites will play in March even if an interim coach is in place.
Kiwis: Why there is still hope for miracle World Cup return by Kalyn Ponga
The Kiwis are willing to give Kalyn Ponga as long as possible to recover.
Auckland FC hammered by Western Sydney, suffer first loss of new season
From 1-1 at halftime, the Black Knights imploded in the second spell in a record defeat.
Coup for ASB Classic organisers as breakout WTA star to come back in 2027
Alexandra Eala broke into the top 20 this year and also claimed her first WTA title.
Kiwis: Two debutants in reshuffled New Zealand team to play Cook Islands
Jacob Laban and Tanner Stowers-Smith are set to make their test debuts on Sunday.
Why was rugby league's greatest rivalry hidden away on a Thursday night?
The Kiwis' clash with the Kangaroos was one of the best sporting contests of the year.
'No better feeling': Lachlan Bayliss reflects on his spectacular Auckland FC debut
Bayliss looked at home immediately in his first A-League start for Auckland FC.
Auckland FC open A-League season in style with brilliant win and wonder goals
The Pedro Moreira era at Auckland FC got off to the perfect start on Saturday.
Big interview: New Auckland FC coach on embracing pressure, lessons from Portugal
Moreira facing the daunting task of following Steve Corica, who achieved massive sucess.
Kiwis and Kangaroos in all-time thriller, star suffers suspected broken arm
The opening match of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup did not disappoint.
Rugby League World Cup: How Pacific power surge makes this tournament the most competitive yet
The 10 nation tournament is compact - but should have plenty of compelling contests.
How Auckland FC can thrive despite losing key players and coach
There is still a strong playing core at the club, led by captain Hiroki Sakai.
Brilliant Ben Old goal not enough for All Whites in defeat to dominant Japan
The All Whites have fallen to Japan 2-1 in an intense battle on Monday night.
NRL grand final: Snubbing of Whyte is Aussie league's latest insult to Kiwis
OPINION: Despite the pre-match focus on the Knights, this was always an unlikely quest.
'Amazing opportunity': Why All Whites' match against Japan will be huge occasion for team
Japan are ranked 17th and beat Brazil, England and Uruguay in the past year.
'Drama, quality and tension' How NRL grand finals have entered a golden age
No team who finished outside the top four has won the grand final since 1995.
'It's on a different level': Former Auckland FC coaches adjust to football in Japan
Steve Corica and Danny Hay made the move to Yokohama F. Marinos after winning the A-League
All Whites edge Panama in penalty shootout thriller, as Alex Paulsen steps up
The All Whites held their nerve in the shootout, after a 1-1 draw at 90 minutes.
All Whites captain coy on Fifa World Cup verdict, ahead of NZ football review
When asked where he thought the team fell short, Chris Wood was philosophical.
Kiwis say no to Warriors star despite looming hooker crisis
Phoenix Crossland's looming ban leaves a huge hole at No 9 for the Kiwis.
'An important result': Five takeaways from All Whites' win over China
The 3-0 victory ended the All Whites’ six-game winless run.