The green light has been given to Palmerston North Marist and Napier City Rovers to go ahead with their Chatham Cup fourth round football match at Palmerston North tomorrow, despite Wairarapa United appealing their disqualification from the competition.
Palmerston North Marist coach Simon Lees was more than happy to claim the underdog tag for their Chatham Cup game against Napier City Rovers.
Palmerston North Marist have shaken off the spectre of uncertainty hanging over their fourth round ASB Chatham Cup fixture and are fully focused on extending their run in the 90-year-old competition.
A stunning free kick from Uruguay’s Giorgian De Arrascaeta helped condemn the Junior All Whites to their second defeat in the FIFA U20 World Cup.
The fourth round ASB Chatham Cup match between Palmerston North Marist and Napier City Rovers will go ahead this Saturday as scheduled despite Wairarapa United’s impending appeal to overturn their disqualification from the competition.
After a 3-0 loss against Uzbekistan, New Zealand’s Junior All Whites have to perform to their best ability to keep their chances alive at the FIFA U-20 World Cup against South America’s Uruguay on Match Day 2 overnight.
Wairarapa United coach Phil Keinzley is not often lost for words
Former All Whites captain Ryan Nelsen's challenging first season as a professional football manager has just got a little brighter.
Wairarapa United have called in the lawyers and are preparing for a scrap after being booted out of the Chatham Cup.
The Pacific’s leading clubs will face a new path to be crowned kings of Oceania after confirmation of the qualifying process and changes to the format of the OFC Champions League.
Napier City Rovers have been handed a lifeline in the ASB Chatham Cup after Wairarapa were disqualified for fielding an ineligible player in their 2-1 third round victory.
The Wellington Phoenix, along with the Wellington Mayor, is gearing up to brave the capital’s chilly waters on Friday morning in support of Surf Life Saving’s Winter Appeal.
An Abbosbek Makhstaliev-inspired Uzbekistan got their FIFA U-20 World Cup up and running with a comfortable 3-0 win over Group F rivals New Zealand.
Three third round ASB Chatham Cup replays were overshadowed by a shocking act of pitch vandalism that left 59 nails scattered across the pitch before today’s dramatic match between Glenfield Rovers and Birkenhead United.
New Zealand Football are working on an ambitious plan to charter special planes during November's World Cup play-offs but, in a highly unusual scenario, their private jet may also transport the opposition.
There might be a sense of déjà vu for New Zealand as they prepare to kick off the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Bursa tomorrow.
All Whites coach Ricki Herbert would prefer to tackle Honduras in November's crucial intercontinental playoff for a spot at next year's World Cup in Brazil.
FIFA have opened disciplinary proceedings against New Zealand Football for allegedly fielding an ineligible player in the preliminary competition match for the 2014 World Cup Brazil against Solomon Islands.
The Junior All Whites are hoping to be the beneficiaries of some Uzbekistani complacency when their under-20 World Cup campaign opens on Monday.
LUCAS Pantelis's A-League journey officially ended when Wellington Phoenix axed him this month.
FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against New Zealand Football (NZF) for having allegedly fielded an ineligible player in the preliminary competition match for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ between Solomon Islands and New Zealand played on 26 March 2013.
Fans to get a glimpse of the future with all Junior All Whites games at the FIFA U-20 World Cup to be show Live on Sky Sport
The Wellington Phoenix have pledged to play A-League games in Christchurch for the next three seasons and AMI Stadium operators are talking with top officials about bringing an NRL game to the city also.
One of the key players in the Phoenix's foray into Napier believes a crowd of at least 10,000 is on the cards for the October 27 game at McLean Park.
Hawke's Bay's Chatham Cup soccer campaign may not be over just yet after the region's flagship team lodged an appeal this week against Wairarapa United.
The Wellington Phoenix have confirmed the venues for two home games to be played away from Westpac Stadium in season 2013/14.
An experienced spine, with youth and energy on the flanks, is Ernie Merrick's vision as the Phoenix coach prepares to put his foot on the pedal in his recruitment drive.
Top level youth football will be coming to Wairarapa next year, with newly-formed Heartland Wairarapa set to accept an invitation from New Zealand Football to join the ASB Youth League.
It launches on August 1, costs $150 a season and you can stream any English Premier League game live through your TV, computer or mobile device.
Mal Impiombato, Phoenix Football Operations Manager since the club’s formation, is leaving Wellington to take up a position with Football Federation Australia.
With a series of warm-up matches now under their belts New Zealand’s U-20 squad are now focusing on the task at hand, representing their country and the Oceania region at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Turkey which kicks off on Friday.
Ernie Merrick has only seen Lewis Italiano play once, yet the Phoenix coach is confident that signing the young goalkeeper is no punt.
Head coach Ernie Merrick has completed his first Wellington Phoenix signing with former Perth Glory goalkeeper Lewis Italiano joining the club on a one year contract.
The All Whites have their eyes on a trip to Brazil in 12 months' time but what might they give to be in South America right now?
The Junior All Whites completed their final warm-up game for the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Turkey overnight with a close 2-1 defeat to Egypt in Antalya, Turkey.