News | Soccer
3 Jan 2025 14:23
NZCity News
NZCity CalculatorReturn to NZCity

  • Start Page
  • Personalise
  • Sport
  • Weather
  • Finance
  • Shopping
  • Jobs
  • Horoscopes
  • Lotto Results
  • Photo Gallery
  • Site Gallery
  • TVNow
  • Dating
  • SearchNZ
  • NZSearch
  • Crime.co.nz
  • RugbyLeague
  • Make Home
  • About NZCity
  • Contact NZCity
  • Your Privacy
  • Advertising
  • Login
  • Join for Free

  •   Home > News > Sports > Soccer

    A blow for hosts Wellington ahead of tomorrow's inaugural A-League football derby against Auckland

    A blow for hosts Wellington ahead of tomorrow's inaugural A-League football derby against Auckland


    Phoenix skipper Alex Rufer has been ruled out with a knee injury but they are boosted by the availability of new signings Paulo Retre and Marco Rojas , who missed the opening two rounds.

    Defender Matt Sheridan updates how the team's negotiated extra scrutiny around the fixture.



    The Phoenix women begin their campaign away against Western United tonight from 9pm.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

     Other Soccer News
     03 Jan: Rangers have beaten Celtic 3-nil in the Glasgow Old Firm football derby at Ibrox, but remain 11 points behind their rivals in the Scottish premiership
     02 Jan: A chance for a breather for Auckland FC after maintaining their spot at the summit of the A-League ladder
     02 Jan: Auckland FC coach Steve Corica is urging his team to make the most of a mini-break in their A-League season
     02 Jan: A crucial comeback in the context of football's Premier League for Arsenal
     02 Jan: Arsenal have beaten Brentford 3-1 in Premier League football
     01 Jan: The Wellington Phoenix will be missing their skipper for Friday's visit to Melbourne City in the A-League
     31 Dec: Manager Ruben Amorim believes Manchester United are being drawn into a relegation fight following their 2-nil Premier League loss to Newcastle at Old Trafford
     Top Stories

    RUGBY RUGBY
    Satisfaction for Michael van Gerwen as he looks ahead to tomorrow's blockbuster final at the World Darts Championship in London More...


    BUSINESS BUSINESS
    An expectation Maori businesses will continue to start up and expand More...



     Today's News

    Law and Order:
    What we know about the man accused of the Tesla Cybertruck explosion 14:17

    Cricket:
    Early inroads for Australia after being handed the ball for day one of the fifth cricket test against India in Sydney 14:07

    Rugby:
    Satisfaction for Michael van Gerwen as he looks ahead to tomorrow's blockbuster final at the World Darts Championship in London 13:56

    Entertainment:
    James Denton is "still paying" for his stint on France's version of 'Dancing with the Stars' 13:56

    Law and Order:
    Customs has arrested three alleged drug couriers at Auckland Airport, in two separate smuggling attempts this week 13:47

    Politics:
    Dame Tariana Turia is being remembered as a dedicated politician 13:27

    Entertainment:
    Julianne Hough has congratulated her ex-husband on his engagement 13:26

    Law and Order:
    The man charged with murdering Nelson police officer Lyn Fleming, on New Year's Day, has been granted interim name suppression, so he can inform family overseas 13:07

    Health & Safety:
    The elimination of cervical cancer in NZ is within reach in our lifetime – but not without funding and a plan 13:07

    Law and Order:
    'Intoxicated' police officer allegedly released prisoners in Zambia 13:07


     News Search






    Power Search


    © 2025 New Zealand City Ltd