By Mark Geenty of NZPA

London, Nov 16 NZPA - Doom. Gloom. Despair. As the All Blacks kicked a football like hyperactive kids at a west London school today, you could almost picture their rugby opponents huddled in a sound-proof bunker.

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London, Nov 16 NZPA - It's not often a New Zealand or Plymouth Argyle footballer graces a full sports page of London tabloid the Daily Mail.

By Amelia Romanos of NZPA

Wellington, Nov 16 NZPA - Former All Whites coach Kevin Fallon reckons fate had a hand in his son scoring the winning goal in New Zealand's World Cup soccer qualifier against Bahrain.

By Amelia Romanos of NZPA

Wellington, Nov 15 NZPA - "White is the new black". These words on Rory Fallon's t-shirt last night summed up the new mood of New Zealand sport.

The All Whites' victory will be even sweeter for one lucky New Zealander who will appear on-field at the World Cup Finals as Sony's official 2010 FIFA World Cup Flag Bearer.

Three Lotto players from Whangaparaoa, Waitakere, and Dunedin won't care about football tonight, it'll be Lotto balls they'll be dreaming about after winning a $333,333 share of Lotto's First Division in this evening's draw, says NZ Lotteries' Chief Executive, Todd McLeay.

By Amelia Romanos of NZPA

Wellington, Nov 14 NZPA - The All Whites are hoping for a quiet day out of the limelight going into tonight's must win World Cup soccer qualifier, coach Ricki Herbert says.

By Amelia Romanos of NZPA

Wellington, Nov 13 NZPA - On the eve of the All Whites World Cup clash, coach Ricki Herbert has said the team are ready for a close game with Bahrain.

Need an an alibi to tell the police - try out Facebook.  Need to prove your opponent fouled you, give YouTube a try.  The examples are growing where the Internet and social media are influencing and changing how the world works.

Manchester, England, November 12, 2009 - New Zealand Rugby League officials were today given a revealing behind the scenes look at the world's most popular football club, Manchester United.