Soccer: Brown 'optimistic' despite injury
Tim Brown will undergo a procedure that will determine whether he can rejoin the All Whites in South Africa.
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<i>Harry Ngata:</i> Plenty to like in heartbreaking loss
Former All White Harry Ngata dissects last night’s game between the All Whites and Socceroos.
Soccer: Aussie media praise All Whites, slam tackles
Aussie press join Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek in slamming the brutal tackles on All Whites midfielder Leo Bertos.
Soccer: Shin pad saves Bertos from World Cup heartache
Leo Bertos never used to be sold on the protective qualities of a soccer player's shin guards.
Soccer: Verbeek criticises his own players for assault on Bertos
Battered Bertos’ World Cup dream still on despite two vicious tackles from Aussie veterans.
Soccer: History suggests All Whites are in with a shout
New Zealand are prone to embarrassing their better-credentialed neighbours at the most opportune moments.
<i>Harry Ngata:</i> Keys to beating the Aussies
Former All White Harry Ngata outlines what the All Whites need to do to stun the Aussies in Melbourne tonight.
Soccer: Nelsen may play out career at Phoenix
Ryan Nelsen sporting Wellington Phoenix colours in the twilight of his soccer career is not beyond the realms of possibility.
Soccer: The big questions for Herbert
Tonight’s clash against Australia is a pointer to NZ's World Cup fortunes, writes Chris Rattue.
Soccer: Tommy gunning for top
All Whites defender Tommy Smith is hoping to emulate the feats of his namesake.
Awesome ads for World Cup (watch videos)
Several of the major advertisers for the Fifa World Cup have released their commercials for the tournament.
Soccer: Keeping an eye on the referee
When the furore about Lord Triesman and Melissa Jacobs has died down, one nagging question will remain.
Soccer: Playing the numbers in the game
Behind every team, both good and bad, lies a pile of statistics.
Soccer: Nelsen ready for All Whites' first big test
As he readies his squad for a World Cup warmup with Australia, All Whites skipper Ryan Nelsen admits he is "pretty boring" as far as Premier League football stars go.
All Whites confident security up to scratch
The All Whites remain unconcerned with safety despite an alleged al-Qaeda threat against World Cup players.
<i>Chris Rattue:</i> Captain Ryan and the Nelsenites, I salute you
Basically, we don't really have a World Cup team without Captain Ryan. Harsh on the others, you might say, but true.
Soccer: A-Z of the 2010 World Cup
With the World Cup less than a month away, Michael Brown gives the alphabetical rundown on this year’s tournament.
Soccer: Skipper aims to beat naysayers and the odds
Straight talking Ryan Nelsen says his team are determined to win games.