It's exam time and teacher Peter O'Leary is prepping his students for their final NCEA science assessments.

A lesson in persistence saw the Phoenix eventually earn a win over the champions of Asia at Westpac Stadium tonight.

Welcome to the New Zealand national league jumble sale, where reserves are first teamers, amateurs clash with professionals and the regulations are a bit of a lucky dip.

Playing against the Victory in Melbourne is a losing formula for the Wellington Phoenix.

The Wellington Phoenix could complete a dream start to their A-League season during the next five days.

Phoenix skipper Andrew Durante doesn't believe in hoodoos. It's just as well, as the Phoenix journey across the Tasman to face the Melbourne Victory tomorrow searching for their first win after eight A-League seasons.

No offence to Ireland, Italy, Australia and France, who have all signalled an interest in hosting the 2023 World Cup, but the tournament shouldn't go to any of them.

Fifa and Interpol are concerned about the possibility of match-fixing at the football Under-20 World Cup to be held in New Zealand in May and June next year.

In popular culture, Chicago is home to Al Capone and the Valentine's Day Massacre, to John Dillinger and bank robbery, to Chess records and the Blues.

All Whites coach Anthony Hudson needed to make bold changes, and his squad selection for the upcoming international friendlies in November are right on the money.

Nathan Burns has heard the stories about how he hasn’t lived up to his potential.