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Phoenix quell Socceroo to bank key win before NZ derby

Wellington have snapped a two-game losing run with an important 2-1 win over Adelaide United ahead of the New Zealand derby.

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Wood returns as New Zealand eyes World Cup berth

NZ coach Darren Bazeley has named a squad including striker Chris Wood but without centre-back Finn Surman as they attempt to lock in their World Cup place.

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Lots of tears: 'Nix fan favourite Ball departs ALM club

Accepting his services are no longer needed, Wellington Phoenix veteran David Ball is leaving the A-League Men club as it looks to the transfer window.

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Rufer sidelined as all-NZ A-League clash arrives

Paulo Retre will make his Wellington Phoenix debut and Marco Rojas will return in the first "Kiwi clasico" against Auckland FC on Saturday.

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ALM premiership race goes to wire after 'Nix draw

Wellington's ALM premiership campaign will go down to the final game of the season after captain Alex Rufer fell short of the match-winner against Newcastle.

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Mariners host Phoenix in likely ALM premiership decider

The Premiers Plate is effectively on the line in Gosford on Saturday night, when the second-placed Central Coast Mariners host leaders Wellington.

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'Something special': ALM minnows eye first trophy

A win over Central Coast Mariners would put unfancied Wellington Phoenix within sight of the Premiers' Plate - the first A-League silverware in club history.

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Phoenix edge closer to first ALM trophy with Roar win

Wellington Phoenix have opened up a six-point lead at the top of the A-League Men ladder despite losing Alex Rufer to a red card in their 1-0 win over Brisbane.

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Phoenix's resilience impresses coach Italiano

Ladder-leading Wellington Phoenix came into their away game at Macarthur FC understrength and things only grew worse when they arrived at Campbelltown Stadium.

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Barbarouses brace pushes Phoenix past Bulls in ALM

Kosta Barbarouses bagged two goals as Wellington Phoenix held off fellow A-League Men heavyweights Macarthur FC 2-1 in Campbelltown.

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Late Rufer penalty keeps Wellington on ALM summit

A dramatic late penalty from Phoenix skipper Alex Rufer left honours even in the A-League Men clash between table-toppers Wellington and Melbourne Victory.

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Phoenix captain Rufer signs on to stay at ALM home

Alex Rufer has signed a new three-year deal to remain at Wellington, with the ALM club waiting to learn coach Ufuk Talay's plans before bringing in new faces.

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Phoenix sink Mariners in ALM in Wellington

Surging Wellington Phoenix have scored a third straight A League Men's win with a 2-1 home victory over second-placed Central Coast Mariners

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Phoenix sink Mariners in Wellington

Surging Wellington Phoenix have scored a third-straight A-League Men's win with a 2-1 home victory over Central Coast.

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Refreshed Phoenix aim to revive ALM season

A refreshed Wellington Phoenix will hope the return of captain Alex Rufer will spark a reversal in fortunes when they host A-League Men rivals Adelaide United.

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Rising Nix talent inspired by ALM call-ups

The number of ALM-based players breaking into the Socceroos set-up is inspiring Wellington Phoenix midfielder Nicholas Pennington's own international ambitions.

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Phoenix ALM skipper out for season

Wellington Phoenix captain Alex Rufer will miss the rest of the A-League Men season after scans confirmed he has suffered a torn ACL.

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