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Football round-up: From riding the bench at Euro outpost to Auckland FC glory
Logan Rogerson clearly wasn't content with making Auckland FC history just once this season, writes Mathew Nash.
Melbourne Victory v Auckland FC, A-League semi-final: What you need to know
Squad lists, team news and predictions for tonight's first leg clash in Melbourne.
Football round-up: New Zealand’s Chris Wood enters elite Premier League company
His form has helped power Forest to a completely unpredicted challenge for European football, writes Mathew Nash.
Football: The one trophy Auckland FC have no chance of winning
As a New Zealand side playing in a mainly Australian league, Auckland find themselves in a strange limbo, writes Mathew Nash.
Football round-up: Contrasting futures for Auckland FC and Wellington Phoenix
What comes next for the two clubs is a demonstration in polar contrast, writes Mathew Nash.
From Knights to Kings - 7 key moments that brought Auckland FC A-League glory
It's an ascension to the throne even George R.R. Martin couldn't have imagined. But this is no fairytale, writes Mathew Nash.
Auckland FC v Perth Glory: All you need to know
It's party time at Mount Smart, with Auckland FC claiming the Premiers Plate - here's the squad lists, news and predictions.
Football round-up: Auckland FC must wait for title win, but that’s a good thing
They deserve to finish the job in front of an expectant fanbase that has played a key role in their success.
Football round-up: Nothing boring about Auckland FC with title win possible this weekend
Auckland FC can win the A-League Premiers Plate this weekend. Just let that sink in for a moment, writes Mathew Nash.
Football round-up: Auckland’s star performer goes from unknown to unmissable
Felipe Gallegos covered every inch of every blade of grass at Go Media Stadium, writes Mathew Nash.
Football round-up: Back to basics for Auckland, Wellington embrace a new maverick
Auckland FC v Western Sydney Wanderers Kick-off: 5pm Saturday 5 April Go Media Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland Live updates on RNZ Sport Auckland FC's 2-0 win mirrored the result...
Football World Cup 2026: Who makes the cut for the All Whites?
With qualification secured, Mathew Nash looks at who will be heading off on next year's World Cup adventure.
What we learned from the All Whites qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Who stood out and who didn't? Mathew Nash takes a closer look at how the All Whites booked their tickets to next year's tournament.
All Whites could qualify for World Cup tonight: What you need to know
Squad lists, team news and key stats about tonight's massive game for the All Whites.
All Whites v Fiji, FIFA World Cup Qualifier: what you need to know
All the latest news, team information and history between the two sides for tonight's match.
Can Auckland steady the ship amid A-League chaos?
While a share of the spoils was the right result the manner in which the game was decided will concern the league leaders, writes Mathew Nash.
Auckland’s A-League rise sparks domestic football hope
Aotearoa's main domestic campaign gets underway this weekend, with little to no fanfare, writes Mathew Nash.
Football round-up: Auckland FC’s weekend hero presents a problem for next season
The pivotal moment in the draw with Newcastle belonged to Auckland's goalkeeper Alex Paulsen, writes Mathew Nash.
'Are you not entertained?': Auckland FC’s gladiators delight the masses
They hadn't settled on a name one year ago, but the Black Knights' name has now become as synonymous with the wow factor, writes Mathew Nash. Video
Six reasons why Auckland FC just thrashed the Wellington Phoenix
Mathew Nash breaks down the now very one-sided Kiwi Clasico derby.
All the Auckland FC centre-back transfer solutions we could think of
Auckland are bound by their visa slot position, meaning they can only sign a Kiwi or an Aussie, writes Mathew Nash.
Football round-up: All Whites old guard show age is just a number
Instead of going gently into the good night of retirement, a couple of international players both appear set to rage, writes Mathew Nash.
Football round-up: Auckland FC fans best-prepared for late dramas
The club is coming off two heartstopping finishes in a matter of days, writes Mathew Nash.
Football round-up: Unlikely heroes step up for Auckland FC
Auckland FC demonstrated just how important having strength throughout the roster can be at the weekend. Video
Who should Phoenix and Auckland target in the transfer market?
An ex-Roma wonderkid and a shock defection? The mid-season A-League transfer period has opened, writes Mathew Nash.