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'German football made me,' says New Zealand's W-League star

'German football made me,' says New Zealand's W-League star

W-League star Rebekah Stott loves cliff jumping (more of that later), it's this adventurous spirit that pushed Stott to give German football a go, a decision she believes made her the player she is today. 27 May 2020
World Cup in Oz a game-changer: FFA boss

World Cup in Oz a game-changer: FFA boss

A Women's World Cup in Australia would change the nation's sporting landscape, according to FFA chief executive James Johnson. 24 May 2020
Date for fate of Aus/NZ 2023 WWC bid

Date for fate of Aus/NZ 2023 WWC bid

FIFA's ruling council will make a decision on the 2023 Women's World Cup host on June 25, with Australia and New Zealand's joint bid among the four candidates. 16 May 2020
COVID-19 won't halt Women's World Cup bid

COVID-19 won't halt Women's World Cup bid

FFA boss James Johnson is confident Australia's bid to host the 2023 Women's World Cup won't be undermined by the COVID-19 crisis. 1 May 2020
Exclusive interview with trick-shot queen Tania Tare

Exclusive interview with trick-shot queen Tania Tare

Tania Tare is one of the world's most recognisable trick-shot artists and has amassed over 300,000 followers across Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Here, the New Zealander discusses her process, her injuries, the state of the women's game and her aspirations to join the LPGA Tour. 26 Mar 2020
City's four-time W-League champ could have been a Matilda...now Europe awaits

City's four-time W-League champ could have been a Matilda...now Europe awaits

Rebekah Stott is already one of the greatest W-League imports of all time and this Saturday, she has the chance to become a five-time Champion. But could it be the last time we see the 26-year-old in Melbourne City colours? 19 Mar 2020
W-League City 'can be more lethal': Stott

W-League City 'can be more lethal': Stott

Melbourne City could claim the W-League's premiers' plate with a derby win over Victory on Sunday, but the best is still to come says NZ star Rebekah Stott. 12 Feb 2020
Olympic qualifiers 'a boost for World Cup bid'

Olympic qualifiers 'a boost for World Cup bid'

Australia enhanced its joint bid for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup by stepping in to host the Olympic qualifiers at short notice, FFA boss James Johnson says. 11 Feb 2020
Kerr predicts the 2023 World Cup will 'realise Australia's football legacy'

Kerr predicts the 2023 World Cup will 'realise Australia's football legacy'

Sam Kerr has thrown her weight behind Australia and New Zealand's 2023 World Cup hosting bid, saying that it will realise "incredible legacies" in Australian football. 17 Dec 2019
8 reasons why an Australian / New Zealand World Cup would be the greatest ever

8 reasons why an Australian / New Zealand World Cup would be the greatest ever

To celebrate the official launch of the historic Australian / New Zealand Women's World Cup bid, we thought we'd count down eight reasons why (duh) an Aussie - Kiwi World Cup would be the greatest World Cup ever. 13 Dec 2019
Joint Australian New Zealand bid for 2023 World Cup

Joint Australian New Zealand bid for 2023 World Cup

The Australian and New Zealand Governments today launched an historic joint bid to bring the FIFA Women’s World Cup to the Southern Hemisphere for the first time. 13 Dec 2019
2023 World Cup bid set to team up with New Zealand

2023 World Cup bid set to team up with New Zealand

Australia and New Zealand are continuing talks to host the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, with FFA chairman Chris Nikou saying a joint bid makes sense. 19 Nov 2019
120 caps by 28: Kiwi icon joins Victory

120 caps by 28: Kiwi icon joins Victory

Football Ferns veteran Annalie Longo has joined Melbourne Victory, saying the W-League can continue to improve her as a player. 25 Oct 2019
NZ striker: 'A Wellington W-League team is critical'

NZ striker: 'A Wellington W-League team is critical'

New Zealand international Sarah Gregorius has staked a claim for a Wellington Phoenix team in the W-League, with New Zealand Football appearing the major obstacle. 30 Sep 2019
'They work, they study, they live with mum and dad. But they believe in change'

'They work, they study, they live with mum and dad. But they believe in change'

In an impassioned speech, Wallaroos assistant coach Matt Tink said his side had fought tooth and nail to make it this far, so were never going to give up against the historically dominant New Zealanders. 8 Aug 2019
Nestor makes changes ahead of Black Ferns Test

Nestor makes changes ahead of Black Ferns Test

Wallaroos coach Dwayne Nestor has made three changes ahead of his sides two game Test Series against New Zealand next month. 30 Jul 2019