Football
Social media campaign to unearth players paying dividends for Cook Islands
From Asia to the Netherlands, the Cook Islands national team is casting its net ever wider in search of players.
Olympic selection motivates Football Ferns against Thailand
Football Ferns captain Ali Riley has reminded her teammates that Olympic selection is at stake when they play a second international against Thailand.
Oceania sides test themselves against higher-ranked opposition
An encouraging draw, a heartbreaking defeat, and two chastening losses but, more importantly, two top Pacific sides gained invaluable game time against strong Asian and African sides.
All Whites scoring woes continue in shoot-out loss to Tunisia
The All Whites goal scoring frustrations have continued as they were beaten by Tunisia at the FIFA series tournament in Egypt.
Fast-starting Phoenix men driven by 'disrespectful' critics
Wellington Phoenix men's coach Giancarlo Italiano said "disrespectful" comments were fuelling his side's charge to the summit of the A-League's early season standings.
Auckland A-League club's first CEO Nick Becker
Auckland will have an A-League mens football team in next season's iteration of the premier Australian football competition. The long awaited entry of an Auckland A-Legaue team was officially… Audio
Wellington Phoenix climb to top of A-league with Melbourne City win
The unbeaten Wellington Phoenix have climbed to the top of the men's A-League standings with a 1-0 win over Melbourne City.
Arsenal coach calls VAR decision to award goal 'a disgrace'
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has described the video assistant referee's decision to allow Newcastle's goal in their 1-0 win "embarrassing".
Women's World Cup rubbing off as Oceania sides prepare for U-16 cup
The Oceania U-16s women's Championship kicks off this week, with players taking inspiration from the FIFA Women's World Cup held this winter in New Zealand and Australia.
Tahiti champions again after seven-goal masterclass on the sand
Hosts Tahiti have retained their Oceania Beach Soccer Nations Cup title with a clinical 7-0 win over Solomon Islands in the final in Papeete.
Tahiti, Solomons' footballers make winning starts on the sand
Defending champions Tahiti have got their title defence off to the perfect start with an impressive victory over Tonga at the Oceania Beach Soccer Nations Cup in Papeete.
Saudi women's football teams could play in Oceania under new deal
Oceania and Saudi Arabia have signed a deal which could see the Middle Eastern's recently-formed women's teams play in the Pacific.
Our World Cup runneth over - and out. What next?
The Women's World Cup 2023 attracted record crowds in the stands and on TV - both here and in Australia. It also delivered drama and off-pitch stories that livened up standard sports coverage. But… Video, Audio
FIFA boss wraps up Pacific tour with stop in New Caledonia
World football's top dog has completed his tour of the Pacific while in the region for the Women's World Cup co-hosted by New Zealand and Australia.
FIFA official says a Pacific team can lift a football world cup
A FIFA high performance specialist says that not only can football in Oceania become more competitive, but a national team from the Pacific can win an age group world cup.
'Sport needs to have an existential conversation with itself' - Sheila Nguyen
Sheila Nguyen talks to Kadambari Raghukumar about the focus on sustainability in this FIFA Women's World Cup.
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Lionel Messi nets free-kick winner in Inter Miami debut
Lionel Messi scored on a brilliant free kick deep into second-half stoppage time on his Inter Miami debut and lift his new team to a 2-1 victory over Cruz Azul in the cross-border Leagues Cup.
Auckland bars excited for busy world cup matches
FIFA fever is building after the Football Ferns historic opening match win, and bars and restaurants near Eden Park are expecting a busy day as Auckland prepares to host its second FIFA World Cup…
Football for dummies: A bluffer's guide to the beautiful game
From Thursday, everyone in New Zealand is expected to become a football expert when the FIFA Women's World Cup kicks off. Here's RNZ's resident football expert Robin Martin's bluffers' guide for the…
FIRST 11: Top-scoring films and TV shows to watch about football
For those who like their soccer with a side of romance, action, Nazis, French philosophy or gender politics there are plenty of football-inspired TV shows, documentaries or movies to watch. Here's our… Video