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Outgoing Wellington Phoenix coach Mark Rudan is unsure of the reception he will get when he walks out on to Westpac Stadium on Sunday night, but he has made an emotional plea for spectators to show support for the team regardless of what they make of his decision to leave.

It dawned on Mark Rudan that he would likely have to quit his role as Wellington Phoenix coach when his family returned home to Sydney after the Christmas holidays.

Outgoing Wellington Phoenix coach Mark Rudan has pleaded with his replacement to carry on the club values he has helped develop.

New Zealand under-20 coach Des Buckingham is remaining tight-lipped on the prospect of replacing Mark Rudan at Wellington Phoenix but did say it was crucial for the club to maintain a strong connection with NZ Football.

New Zealand coach Des Buckingham has named a talent-laden squad for the upcoming Under-20 World Cup in Poland.

Marist's first team travelled to play Seatoun in Wellington on Saturday and came away with a 6-1 win over the hosts.

Wellington Phoenix's A-League title hopes may have been thrown into disarray following the revelation that coach Mark Rudan will be leaving at the end of the season.

A game featuring a referee’s change of heart over a controversial penalty award, a player booked for twice kissing an opponent and two headed goals from Chris Wood was never dull.

The Wellington Phoenix have missed a chance to secure an A-League playoff berth, as speculation mounts about the future of coach Mark Rudan.

Wellington Phoenix striker David Williams has won the Professional Footballers Australia Player of the Month Award for March, leading his team to fourth on the A-League ladder.

A fit-again Justin Gulley is set to make his long-awaited A-League return as Wellington Phoenix coach Mark Rudan confirms multiple changes will be made for Friday night's match against Brisbane Roar, with the right wing-back position under the most scrutiny following last week's "blip" against Adelaide United.

It’s been two months since the Ferns polished up their Cup of Nations work in Australia.

The draw for the preliminary round of the ISPS Handa Chatham Cup has been conducted, see below for who your team will be taking on.

The draw for the opening round of the NZ Football Foundation Kate Sheppard Cup has been conducted, see below for who your team will be taking on.

The Woodsman, midweek: “Everyone knows winning helps and that was the case at the weekend

An early goal to Rosie White was enough to give the Football Ferns a confidence-boosting win over Norway in Spain on Wednesday [NZ time].

The Football Ferns' preparations for the Women's World Cup enter a new phase this week and the team remains driven by the prospect of making history.

Wellington Phoenix coach Mark Rudan believes fourth-place is still theirs to lose despite a dour performance in a 3-1 defeat to 10-man Adelaide United absorbing their three-point buffer.