Following the Socceroos exit from the World Cup, one can't help but draw parallels with our closest sporting rivals, the Kiwis. It's in our…
Following the Socceroos exit from the World Cup, one can't help but draw parallels with our closest sporting rivals, the Kiwis. It's in our…
Following the Socceroos' spirited but ultimately futile victory against Serbia this morning, attention turns to the New Zealand All Whites as they try to…
As stated many times on The Roar, football (i.e. soccer) has moved on in Australia in leaps and bounds over the past seven to…
Damn those Kiwis! You could put forward a decent argument that Pim Verbeek has been unnecessarily pilloried in his selection and preparation of the…
[caption id="attachment_32831" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="New Zealand supporters celebrate at the end of the World Cup Group F soccer match between Italy and New Zealand…
[caption id="attachment_31008" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="New Zealand's Shane Smeltz against Italy in their friendly match at the Super stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, Wednesday June…
I have compiled a list of the ironies that have been brought to my attention as the World Cup progresses. They include: 1. The…
Not content with earning the first point in their modest World Cup history, New Zealand's All Whites are now eyeing a spot in the…
A stoppage time equaliser by defender Winston Reid saw New Zealand claim their first ever World Cup point courtesy of a 1-1 draw with…
[caption id="attachment_32839" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Australia\'s Brett Holman, center, celebrates with fellow team members Harry Kewell, left, and Mark Bresciano, right, after scoring a goal…
[caption id="attachment_32839" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Australia\'s Brett Holman, center, celebrates with fellow team members Harry Kewell, left, and Mark Bresciano, right, after scoring a goal…
[caption id="attachment_32839" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Australia\'s Brett Holman, center, celebrates with fellow team members Harry Kewell, left, and Mark Bresciano, right, after scoring a goal…
All Whites youngster Winston Reid scored his first international goal in the 93rd minute to secure New Zealand its first point at the World…
All Whites youngster Winston Reid scored his first international goal in the 93rd minute to secure New Zealand its first point at the World…
All Whites youngster Winston Reid scored his first international goal in the 93rd minute to secure New Zealand its first point at the World…
With New Zealand sure to be in ecstasy after Ricki Herbert's men stole a well deserved point in their opening World Cup match against…
[caption id="attachment_32499" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="New Zealand's Shane Smeltz reacts during their friendly soccer match against Serbia in Klagenfurt, Austria, Saturday, May 28, 2010. (AP…
New Zealand coach Ricki Herbert is confident that his players will not be struck by first night nerves as they seek to make World…
A midfield role seems likely for veteran defender Ivan Vicelich when New Zealand open their campaign at the soccer World Cup in South Africa…
Striker Shane Smeltz scored in the first half to give New Zealand a 1-0 win over Serbia in a World Cup warmup match on…
A 94th minute winner from Brett Holman ended an unconvincing win in the Socceroos’ farewell match against New Zealand. Some questions were answered, many…
[caption id="attachment_30620" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Socceroos\' Craig Moore, right, and teammate Tommy Oar model the new team jerseys in Sydney, Australia, Tuesday, April 27, 2010.…
Teenage Socceroo Tommy Oar may get the chance to force his way onto the World Cup plane, with a role looming in Australia's friendly…
[caption id="attachment_32263" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="The World Cup trophy is pictured in front of a FIFA logo prior to the 2010 World Cup in South…
[caption id="attachment_32263" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="The World Cup trophy is pictured in front of a FIFA logo prior to the 2010 World Cup in South…
[caption id="attachment_32263" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="The World Cup trophy is pictured in front of a FIFA logo prior to the 2010 World Cup in South…
[caption id="attachment_31008" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="New Zealand's Shane Smeltz against Italy in their friendly match at the Super stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, Wednesday June…
[caption id="attachment_31008" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="New Zealand's Shane Smeltz against Italy in their friendly match at the Super stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, Wednesday June…
[caption id="attachment_31008" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="New Zealand's Shane Smeltz against Italy in their friendly match at the Super stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, Wednesday June…
[caption id="attachment_30284" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Australia's Harry Kewell, center, is cheered by teammates after he scored their side's second goal during the Croatia v Australia…
In the Antipodes, the performance of Wellington Phoenix has surprised many, and led to a greater interest in the game in New Zealand. But…
[caption id="attachment_28665" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Melbourne Victory and Wellington Phoenix players in action during their round 6 match, played at the Ethihad stadium in Melbourne,…
[caption id="attachment_13093" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Matt Giteau of Australia, right, is tackled during the rugby union international match between England and Australia at Twickenham stadium,…
New Zealand coach Ricki Herbert isn't ruling out resurrecting trans-Tasman soccer rivalry with a clash against the Socceroos in the lead up to the…
New Zealand coach Ricki Herbert isn't ruling out resurrecting trans-Tasman soccer rivalry with a clash against the Socceroos in the lead up to the…
Following the Socceroos exit from the World Cup, one can't help but draw parallels with our closest sporting rivals, the Kiwis. It's in our…
2010
Craig Johnson, Dasilva. Heard of him?
Australian. Won the English League and Cup double with Liverpool, European Cup,…(more)