Soccer
Festivities kick off in Wellington ahead of tomorrow’s footy match
Peruvian football fans are already celebrating ahead of tomorrow's World Cup qualifying match against the All Whites in Wellington. Reporter Emile Donovan is in Cuba Street, amid the distinctly… Video, Audio
Peru stand between All Whites and World Cup
New Zealand and Peru will clash in an intercontinental home-and-away playoff next month, after Peru finished fifth in the South America qualifying stage today. Audio
Glory, glory, Man United!
The mighty Manchester United go head-to-head in a match with an amateur Auckland team. How do you reckon the game turns out? Produced by John Baker and Justin Gregory. Audio
Rooney calls time on international career
England striker Wayne Rooney has announced his retirement from international football ending a 14-year stint in which he became the country's top goalscorer.
Sports clubs tackle decline in player numbers
Changing farming patterns and "lazy" parents are hurting club sport numbers even in heartland rugby territory, club administrators say. Video
World in Sport for 24 May 2017
The Pacific Games Council will hold an emergency meeting this week about the 2019 Pacific Games, Vanuatu debut at the Under 20 Football World Cup, Fiji sevens coach Gareth Baber reflects on his first… Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 3 April 2017
EU says it's here to stay in the Pacific; Pasifika youth focus for anti-suicide efforts; Norfolk - Auckland air link remains; NZ Pacific population growth drives demand for books; Pacific support for… Audio
Sport: Pacific support for expanded Football World Cup
Guaranteed World Cup berth for Oceania gets the thumbs up from Pacific teams. Audio
At least 17 dead in Angola stadium stampede
At least 17 people died and scores were injured in a stampede at an Angolan football match, officials say.
Footballers' lives: nasty, brutish and short
Contrary to what you might believe, the life of professional footballer is uncertain, poorly paid and short. Audio
Call to ban football transfer system
The transfer system in professional football inevitably leads to corruption and should be abolished, a sports economist says. Audio
All Whites happy with preparation for World Cup campaign
The All Whites have completed their preparations ahead of their opening World Cup qualifying matches with two very encouraging performances in the United States. Audio
Extra Time for 7 October 2016
Two of New Zealand's Olympic champions have their medical records released by Russian hackers, but they're okay about it. The All Blacks prepare to match a test match winning streak. We hear from one… Audio
Allardyce says he made an error of judgement
An emotional and apologetic Sam Allardyce said an error of judgement had led to his shock exit as England manager following a newspaper sting.
Nights' Sport - Europe
In the grandstands with the German crowds is Football Collective editor, American Dave Raish. Audio
Nights' Sport - Africa & Europe
Football Collective editor, American Dave Raish reports from Algeria where Football is king. Also the Olympics may suspend Russian athletics from competing, and FIFA anti-corruption measures are about… Audio
Kiwi Leicester City fan celebrating historic victory
Leicester City have won football's Premier League title in one of the greatest sporting stories of all time. They started their campaign as 5-thousand to 1 outsiders, after coming close to relegation… Audio
Lutz Pfannenstiel - The wandering goalie
Lutz Pfannenstiel has played for more football clubs in more countries - including New Zealand - than any other professional player. He was nearly killed on the pitch in England, jailed for… Audio
Steve Sumner - Kiwi football legend
The football legends reflects on his life on and off the pitch and making the most of today. Audio
