Football
Midday Sports News for 7 November 2019
The Football Ferns coach says they're struggling to keep up with the rest of the world Audio
Football media in ascendance?
Earlier this year American sporting journalism website The Athletic made the ambitious move of buying up football writers across the UK and Europe. It's a bit of a head scratcher. In a period where… Audio
Behind the lens with a Kiwi Pulitzer Prize winner
Norway-based former West Coaster Mel Burford didn't pick up a camera until she was 19, but in 2006 she became the first New Zealander to win a Pulitzer Prize for photography, for coverage of Hurricane… Audio
Talay wants Phoenix fans to give Rudan a fair go
New coach Ufuk Talay says Phoenix fans can boo his predecessor, Mark Rudan, when the pair face off from opposing benches this weekend but only if they do it the right way.
Another new look Phoenix side to start A-League season
There is a sense of deja vu for the Phoenix and their fans heading into the new A-League football season.
Rudan not concerned about reception he'll get in Wellington
Western United coach Mark Rudan says he's unfazed by the prospect of a hostile reception when he returns to Wellington to face the Phoenix in his club's A-League season opener on Sunday.
Calling Home: Rod Snowdon in Giessen, Germany
Professor Rod Snowdon was only meant to be heading to Germany for a short while when he first arrived in 1993, but circumstances changed, and over a quarter of a century later he remains based in… Audio
Raphael Rowe: Inside the World's Toughest Prisons
Raphael Rowe spent 12 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit, and now he's heading back to prison in his role as the host of Inside the World's Toughest Prisons. Video, Audio
Phoenix need to go deep into FFA Cup
The new Wellington Phoenix coach says they won't be treating tonight's game against the Brisbane Strikers as just a pre-season trial.
Wayne Rooney joins Derby County
Wayne Rooney will join Derby County as a player/coach in January from MLS side DC United.
United pay record fee for Harry Maguire
Manchester United made Harry Maguire the most expensive defender in history as they picked him up from Leicester City for 150 million dollars.
2023 FIFA Women's World Cup to expand from 24 to 32 teams
New Zealand Football say they're "cautiously optimistic" about where their bid stands after confirmation of an increase in teams for the next Women's World Cup. Video, Audio
Rape investigation into Ronaldo dropped
Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo will face no charges in connection with a 10-year-old sexual assault allegation.
Mediawatch for 21 July 2019
Coverage of chaotic cricket that needed some explaining; a prime-time probe into racism that didn't go deep; prospective politicians playing the media. Audio
Game Theory: US Women's Soccer Team Wins the Cup
Mark Reason followed the Women's Football World Cup along with a soaring number of viewers around the world. Audio
Influencing positive social change through sport
Creating positive social change through sport is at the heart of Michele Cox's game plan in her new role as CEO of the New Zealand Football Foundation.
'The Beautiful Brain': head injuries and sport
'The Beautiful Brain' (Audible) is a series about the brain and how it gets affected by the sports we play. The show focusses on the degenerative brain condition called CTE (short for chronic… Audio
Sports chat: NZ Football on the hunt for a new coach
New Zealand Football is in need of a new coach for the All Whites after the sudden departure of national men's team coach Fritz Schmid. Sports reporter Clay Wilson joins Lisa Owen to discuss the news… Video, Audio
Culture club: How an English football coach is embracing Māoridom
New Zealand under-20 men's football coach Des Buckingham believes the culture within his side is playing a big part in their success at the World Cup. Video
Questions raised over UEFA's choice for Europa Final
The Union of European Football Associations choice of Azerbaijan as the host nation for the final of the Europa League final has lead to controversy. The match which takes place between Chelsea and… Audio