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'Football needs to wake up': Experts call for extreme changes to English leagues

One suggests giving teams unable to fulfil fixtures 5-0 defeats to promote vaccine uptake.

Chris Rattue: World Rugby's switch smacks of old colonial power

OPINION: Chris Rattue lists the sporting winners and losers from the last week.

Disappointing Phoenix drop third straight game

The Wellington Phoenix's strong start to the A-League season is becoming a distant memory.

Why men's football missed out on High Performance funding

The Oly Whites came close to playing for a medal in Japan but received no new support.

All Whites to face strong Asian opponent in January

Danny Hay's side will receive a tough test ahead of their World Cup qualifying campaign.

Football's coming home? All Whites line up NZ return

It's expected Danny Hay's side will play two matches in New Zealand next year.

Phoenix make club history with another FFA Cup win

The Wellington Phoenix are through to the last eight of the FFA Cup.

Giant blunder in Uefa Champions League draw

One of the world's richest competitions descended into farcical scenes.

Chelsea stumble while Wood's Burnley shut out

Chelsea lose top spot on the EPL ladder while the relegation battle heats up.

Day of drama as Man City goes top of EPL

Manchester City is on top of the English Premier League for the first time this season.

'National shame': Damning review of chaotic Euro 2020 final released

A disabled child's abduction and widespread drug-taking were cited in the report.

Phoenix's record unbeaten run comes to an end

The Phoenix men have fallen to their first loss of the season.

Phoenix women earn point in debut game

The Wellington Phoenix have earned a point in their debut A-League Women's game.

'A painful scenario': Auckland City to seek special exemption for Club World Cup mission

The 35-strong club entourage could be left in a difficult nine day limbo after the event.

Schedule for 2023 Fifa Women's World Cup in NZ confirmed

The event is expected to be one of the biggest sporting fiestas New Zealand has ever seen.

Football Ferns coach hails breakthrough win ahead of bumper 2022 schedule

NZ's schedule could go through the roof in 2022, ahead of the 2023 Women's World Cup.