All Whites midfielder Tim Brown needs surgery for shoulder fracture.

Tim Brown will undergo a procedure that will determine whether he can rejoin the All Whites in South Africa.

Former All White Harry Ngata dissects last night’s game between the All Whites and Socceroos.

Aussie press join Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek in slamming the brutal tackles on All Whites midfielder Leo Bertos.

Leo Bertos never used to be sold on the protective qualities of a soccer player's shin guards.

Battered Bertos’ World Cup dream still on despite two vicious tackles from Aussie veterans.

Ryan Nelsen sporting Wellington Phoenix colours in the twilight of his soccer career is not beyond the realms of possibility.

Behind every team, both good and bad, lies a pile of statistics.

The All Whites remain unconcerned with safety despite an alleged al-Qaeda threat against World Cup players.

With the World Cup less than a month away, Michael Brown gives the alphabetical rundown on this year’s tournament.

The All Whites' 1982 coach recalls NZ's last World Cup campaign and casts his eye over the the All Whites' chances in South Africa next month.