Phillip Rollo

Wellington

Sports Reporter at Stuff.co.nz

@NZStuff sports journalist

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Christchurch, Tauranga the big winners in Black Caps home season schedule

3 days ago | stuff.co.nz | Robert van Royen |Phillip Rollo |Hamish McNeilly |Paul Cully

Rob Walter unveiled as new Black Caps coachThe banks of Bay Oval and Hagley Oval will be prime places for Black Caps fans this summer. The Tauranga venue will host one of the three tests the New Zealand men’s side will play in the 2025/2026 home international season. It will also get visits from Australia and England to start the season, which has a focus on the buildup to the 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka for the Black Caps.
The Post

1 week ago | thepost.co.nz | Phillip Rollo
Wellington Phoenix sign Netherlands international and former Rangers midfielder Tessel Middag

1 week ago | stuff.co.nz | Phillip Rollo

Wellington Phoenix have pulled off their biggest A-League Women signing yet, recruiting 44-cap Netherlands international Tessel Middag in a major statement ahead of the 2025-26 season. The 32-year-old midfielder brings a wealth of experience to the New Zealand club, having spent the past four years at Scottish giants Rangers, where she won six trophies. Middag has been capped 44 times by her country and was part of the Netherlands’ squad that competed at the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada.
Kosta Barbarouses joins Western Sydney Wanderers from Wellington Phoenix

1 week ago | stuff.co.nz | Phillip Rollo

Kosta Barbarouses departure press conferenceKosta Barbarouses is set to face Wellington Phoenix next season after joining A-League Men rivals Western Sydney Wanderers. The Wanderers announced the signing of the 35-year-old All Whites striker on a one-year deal through to 2025-26 on Wednesday night. Barbarouses will help bolster the Wanderers’ attack following the departures of last season’s Johnny Warren Medal winner Nicolas Milanovic, Zac Sapsford and Swedish import Marcus Antonsson.
The Post

1 week ago | thepost.co.nz | Phillip Rollo
Chiefs receive big boost with Shaun Stevenson available for Super Rugby Pacific final

1 week ago | stuff.co.nz | Robert van Royen |Joseph Pearson |Phillip Rollo

Chiefs power into Super Rugby finalThe Chiefs have received a big boost for Saturday night’s Super Rugby Pacific final against the Crusaders in Christchurch, with star fullback Shaun Stevenson cleared to play after passing concussion tests. The 28-year-old was in doubt for the decider after clashing heads with team-mate Cortez Ratima when attempting to stop Corey Toole’s second try in the 44th minute of the 37-17 semifinal win over the Brumbies in Hamilton last Saturday night.
Dodger Stadium anthem singer says she sang in Spanish against team’s wishes

1 week ago | stuff.co.nz | Alan Granville |Phillip Rollo |Michael Koziol

US anthem singer sings in Spanish against team’s wishesNezza, the singer and social media influencer, delivered an emotional version of the US national anthem in Spanish before a game Saturday night (local time) at Dodger Stadium that she said went against the Dodgers’ instructions.
Last-gasp U-turn keeps Military Settler’s name off Taranaki park

1 week ago | stuff.co.nz | Phillip Rollo |Bridie Witton |Chris Marriner

A last-minute change of mind has ensured the name of a Taranaki Military Settler won’t be added to the reo Māori name of a new park in a New Plymouth village. Manutahi Park is a green space planned for the middle of Lepperton, a 20-minute drive from the city. New Plymouth District Council (NPDC) asked mana whenua for a name for the park: Puketapu hapū suggested Manutahi and staff say kaumatua and neighbouring Pukerangiora hapū endorsed the name.
The mountain fortress Israel must destroy to topple Iran’s nuclear programme

1 week ago | stuff.co.nz | Jon Gambrell |Josef Federman |Julia Frankel |Phillip Rollo

The events of the past few days appear to have proved that Israel has near-total air superiority over Iran. Iranian armed forces have been powerless to counter the Israeli airstrikes that have destroyed critical buildings and wiped out swathes of the Islamic Republic’s military leadership. At least 14 Iranian nuclear scientists have also been killed by the unilateral operation, codenamed Rising Lion, which appears aimed at decapitating the country’s nuclear programme.
The Post

1 week ago | thepost.co.nz | Phillip Rollo

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10 Jun 25

Crazy. Moana Pasifika have signed Ngani Laumape!

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10 Jun 25

This is a statement signing from the Phoenix women. A top-performing import from a rival club. Leon scored two goals against the Phoenix in Porirua last season. https://t.co/wFhr26K14o

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9 Jun 25

Wellington Phoenix are signing Lucia Leon from Adelaide United.