The Football Ferns have been beaten 2-0 by Norway in their international friendly in Ullevaal overnight.

Football Ferns defender Claudia Bunge insists the team will build on their momentum when they play Norway this weekend.

American football star Megan Rapinoe has called out men's silence following the US Supreme Court's decision on abortion rights.

The footballer Megan Rapinoe has become the highest profile sportswoman to publicly support transgender athletes competing in women's competition, arguing that the debate is about something much bigger than sport.

The key moments in the All Whites' 1-0 loss to Costa Rica in the World Cup intercontinental playoff.

With 1.2 million people set to descend on Doha for the World Cup, the big question surrounding the global event is where will everyone actually sleep?

Qatar have said they will pitch 1000 Bedouin tents in the desert to combat the severe room shortages over the Fifa World Cup.

David Beckham has given fans a rare glimpse into his relationship with Victoria Beckham.

By Michael Burgess in Doha

If the old adage about poor dress rehearsals rings true, then the signs might be good for the blockbuster match against Costa Rica next week.

By Michael Burgess in Barcelona

The All Whites have fallen to Peru – but not without an impressive fight.

Ukraine missed out on qualifying for the World Cup after the war-disrupted team was beaten 1-0 by Wales in the European playoff final for the Fifa football showpiece.

New Zealand Football have confirmed a home match against Australia to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the first ever senior men's international fixture between the two teams.

Real Madrid became European champion for a record-extending 14th time after beating Liverpool 1-0 in a Champions League final that started 37 minutes late because of disturbing crowd issues outside the Stade de France.

Police deployed tear gas on supporters waiting in long lines to get into the Stade de France and security struggled with fans desperate to see the Champions League final that was delayed by 37 minutes this morning (NZT).

Ukraine's emotion-filled quest to qualify for the World Cup amid an ongoing war moved a step closer with a 3-1 win over Scotland in a pulsating playoff semifinal.