Victoria Esson will return to play for the Phoenix in the 2025-26 season, after seven seasons in Europe.

Capped 28 times for the Ferns - Esson is excited to contribute to the strong ambition presented to her by the Phoenix.

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17 Aug: Otago have come out on top in a 12 try NPC extravaganza - prevailing 46-41 over Wellington in Porirua

14 Aug: An opportunity for the taking for Wellington Phoenix women's coach Bev Priestman amid Auckland FC's stalled plans for a team to join the women's A-League

14 Aug: House prices are back on the rise, but Auckland and Wellington prices are taking longer to turn around

13 Aug: The Wellington Phoenix have signed A-League veteran Nikola Mileusnic to their men's squad for the upcoming season

13 Aug: Bev Priestman's relishing having her feet under the desk with the Wellington Phoenix women

13 Aug: Christian Lio-Willie returns to the Otago side for their NPC match away to Wellington this weekend

13 Aug: Police say significant progress has been made in the shooting investigation of a man in Hutt Valley, at the start of the month

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Law and Order:
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