Football

The first Kiwi derby in the new Oceania professional league proved a one-sided affair.

Goals from substitutes saw Wellington prevail over Canberra.

The new professional Oceania Football League launches with its first game ever, in Auckland, with players and coaches hopeful it will provide more competition and talent development.

Auckland FC coach Steve Corica bemoans a lack of killer-instinct, following the A-League leaders' loss to Melbourne City.

A fans group says tickets prices for next year's event are "extortionate" and will cost almost five times more than the 2022 edition.

Wellington Phoenix have lost their A-League home match against Macarthur FC 1-0.

Papua New Guinea midfielder Ramona Padio, Solomons goalkeeper Zainab Donga and New Zealand defender Rebekah Stott have been nominated alongside 88 of the world's best.

The Phoenix have kicked off the Bev Priestman era with a 1-1 draw against Canberra United in the capital.

The Gunners extended their unbeaten run to six league matches atop the English Premier League.

The Aussie football competition will go ahead without the Melbourne club for 2025/26.

Oceania Football has confirmed the eight teams selected to be part of the first event.

New Zealand claimed the OFC title yet again on Saturday in Honiara, edging New Caledonia 2-0 in a tense final.

Liverpool struck late as the Premier League football champions began the defence of their title by beating Bournemouth in an Anfield thriller.

The Black Knights are chasing early season silverware, but their coach admits the pain of their semi-final loss still lingers.

The Fiji Football Association says it does not condone anyone with criminal convictions being part of their leadership set-up.

Oceania football will feature in three junior World Cup football events being held this year.

A round-up of sports news in brief from around the region.

Betsy Hassett is back in the Football Ferns, with son and partner in tow.

The minor premiers' stunning season has ended with an upset semi-final defeat in front of a record crowd at Go Media Mt Smart Stadium.