The All Whites' long-awaited homecoming game didn't go to script at Eden Park on Sunday as the Socceroos snatched a 2-0 win in front of a record football crowd at the venue.

Organisers of this weekend's blockbuster triple-header of sport at Eden Park are using volunteers from churches and rugby clubs to help bolster the numbers of staff amidst the hospitality worker shortage.

A host of venues and sports facilities are set to receive millions of dollars worth of upgrades ahead of the 2023 Fifa Women's World Cup, the Government announced on Friday.

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So near – yet so far - for the All Whites.

A strong self-belief that they have nothing to lose, but everything to gain, will be driving on Napier City Rovers when they kick off their National League campaign.

All Whites captain Winston Reid has confirmed he will be retiring from international football after the team's homecoming game at Eden Park this Sunday.

Jack Grealish and Son Heung-min, two of the English Premier League's most high-profile players, have been facing growing criticism for their failure to score this season.

All Whites midfielder Marko Stamenic has become the first New Zealander in 15 years to play in the Champions League group stages.

Answering a newspaper ad for 'ladies interested in playing football' led to a lifelong passion for Carol Waller - NZ's first women's goalkeeper and then a prominent figure in the game worldwide. Joan Grey writes.

Auckland City's unrivalled dominance of domestic football in 2022 has continued, with a 1-0 win in the Chatham Cup final on Sunday.

Marquee players Chris Wood and Winston Reid headline a strong All Whites squad named to face Australia later this month.

The English Premier League has postponed its upcoming round of matches as a mark of respect following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, adding to the cancellation of high-profile golf, cricket and horse racing events across a mourning Britain on Saturday.

Welsh actor Michael Sheen has shown every sports coach in the world how a pre-match motivational speech should be delivered.

The Football Ferns have struck gold in California, with a comeback 2-1 victory over the Philippines on Wednesday.

Thomas Tuchel was fired by Chelsea today, only one month into the season and just days after the club concluded a Europe-high spending spree of nearly US$300 million in the transfer window.

Football powerhouse Chelsea have shocked the world on Wednesday night by sensationally axing manager Thomas Tuchel only six games into the season.

Napier City Rovers are set to end a two-decade absence from football's National League. As they prepare for their return to the big time, coach Bill Robertson talks to Neil Reid about the challenge ahead

Remember that time, not so long ago, when there was a crisis at Manchester United?

David Beckham has received harsh criticism from Amnesty International after accepting a £10 million ($19m) advertising deal to promote Qatar.

It might be time for Liverpool to start worrying about their slow start to the English Premier League.

The jury in the trial of Ryan Giggs was discharged overnight after failing to reach a verdict on domestic violence charges against the former Manchester United star.