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'NZ Should Be In Asia'

'NZ Should Be In Asia'

EXCLUSIVE: All-Whites coach Ricki Herbert says he'd be surprised if New Zealand are still in the Oceania Confederation in ten years time, fuelling the push to join the AFC. 14 Jan 2010
Herbert: Time For A Change

Herbert: Time For A Change

EXCLUSIVE: Ricki Herbert wants to change New Zealand’s defensive mindset on the international stage and says he won’t park the bus against Italy at this year’s World Cup. 6 Jan 2010
Raul's WC Dream Comes True

Raul's WC Dream Comes True

EXCLUSIVE: Former Socceroo coach Raul Blanco will be going to the 2010 World Cup as an assistant to All-Whites boss Ricki Herbert.
4 Jan 2010
Nelsen: Scrap the Play-Off System

Nelsen: Scrap the Play-Off System

NEW Zealand captain Ryan Nelsen believes the play-off system for World Cup qualification should be scrapped after the Kiwis scraped past Bahrain in their own play-off.
2 Dec 2009
Phoenix Claim Big Kiwi Assist

Phoenix Claim Big Kiwi Assist

EXCLUSIVE: Wellington Phoenix are convinced the club's formation played a key role in ending New Zealand's long exile from the World Cup stage. 27 Nov 2009
Kiwi Nelsen Eager to Build on Away Win

Kiwi Nelsen Eager to Build on Away Win

Blackburn captain Ryan Nelsen is looking for his side to kick on after they ended their away-day blues. 24 Nov 2009
Coveny: Learn From Oz Model

Coveny: Learn From Oz Model

EXCLUSIVE: New Zealand can learn from the way Australia grabbed its chance on the world stage, according to former All Whites striker Vaughan Coveny. 19 Nov 2009
Costa Targets World Cup Slot

Costa Targets World Cup Slot

COSTA Barbarouses is hoping to build on his early season success with another chance to run at Newcastle Jets defenders this weekend. 18 Nov 2009
All White Mike Wants It All

All White Mike Wants It All

MICHAEL McGlinchey wants to warm up for his All Whites World Cup adventure by securing the A-League toilet seat for the Central Coast Mariners trophy cabinet. 17 Nov 2009
Smeltz Dreams Of Oz Clash

Smeltz Dreams Of Oz Clash

GOLD Coast United teammates Shane Smeltz and Jason Culina would love to see the Socceroos and the All Whites do battle at next year's World Cup in South Africa. 17 Nov 2009
Moss Will Go To World Cup

Moss Will Go To World Cup

MELBOURNE Victory goalkeeper Glen Moss has been promised a spot on the All Whites plane to South Africa even though he's suspended for the first two group matches. 17 Nov 2009
Raul's World Cup Dream

Raul's World Cup Dream

EXCLUSIVE: Former Socceroo assistant coach Raul Blanco says All-Whites coach Ricki Herbert should be congratulated for taking risks with his formation after the Kiwis stormed into the 2010 World Cup Finals on Saturday night. 17 Nov 2009
Fallon: Thank God For That!

Fallon: Thank God For That!

RORY Fallon thanked God and paid tribute to his father for helping him make history for the country he feared he would never be able to represent at full international level. 15 Nov 2009
Paston Recalls Penalty Heroics

Paston Recalls Penalty Heroics

ALL Whites goalkeeper Mark Paston revealed a lucky guess was behind the multi-million dollar penalty save that helped book his team's World Cup spot. 14 Nov 2009
Herbert: The Dream Goes On

Herbert: The Dream Goes On

NEW Zealand boss Ricki Herbert hailed a group of players who never stopped believing in the World Cup dream and backed all Saturday night's heroes to be on the plane to South Africa. 14 Nov 2009
New Zealand Book World Cup Spot

New Zealand Book World Cup Spot

NEW Zealand will join the Socceroos in South Africa next year after a Rory Fallon goal saw the All Whites defeat Bahrain 1-0 in Wellington. 14 Nov 2009
All Whites Sweat On Elliott

All Whites Sweat On Elliott

SIMON Elliott remains New Zealand coach Ricki Herbert's only concern heading into Saturday night's World Cup play-off against Bahrain. 13 Nov 2009
Daniel's All-White Wait

Daniel's All-White Wait

THE PARTY will be bitter-sweet taste for a Kiwi who already knows he won't be on the plane to South Africa if New Zealand qualify for the World Cup on Saturday night. 13 Nov 2009
Coveny Urges Kiwi Calm

Coveny Urges Kiwi Calm

EXCLUSIVE: New Zealand’s greatest ever goalscorer Vaughan Coveny has urged the All-Whites to keep their emotions in check during Saturday night’s blockbuster second leg World Cup qualifier against Bahrain. 12 Nov 2009
Paston Happy For Schwarz Sequel

Paston Happy For Schwarz Sequel

MARK Paston will be happy to follow in Mark Schwarzer's spot-kick footsteps if New Zealand's World Cup fate boils down to a penalty shoot-out. 11 Nov 2009
Phoenix Could Be World Cup Key

Phoenix Could Be World Cup Key

ALL Whites captain Ryan Nelsen believes the team's Wellington contingent will give New Zealand a big advantage in Saturday's vital World Cup qualifier against Bahrain. 10 Nov 2009