http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html The latest news from rangersafc.org.nz, the official website of Rangers AFC, a football / soccer club in Christchurch, New Zealand. en-nz Tue, 03 Jun 2008 22:30:01 +1300 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification webmaster@rangersafc.org.nz (Rangers AFC Webmaster) webmaster@rangersafc.org.nz (Rangers AFC Webmaster) http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/images/lionsmall.jpg http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#jun0308 Reta Fitzpatrick died on 1 June 2008, a Service of Remembrance will be held on Thursday 5 June. http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#jun0308 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:30:01 +1300 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#apr0408 Coastal Spirit FC have uploaded the new website with contacts, news and notices, forum, matchday information and much more - plus 2008 Tournament details. Go to http://www.coastalspirit.co.nz/ http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#apr0408 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:30:01 +1300 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#mar1108a Christchurch United beat Western 4-1 in Coastal Spirit Tournament Final http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#mar1108a Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:15:01 +1300 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#mar1108 Coastal Spirit FC's debut in the Mainland Premier League has been delayed by a season due to Burnside FC having greater success in court (regarding player eligibility) than they had on the playing field. Despite Mainland Football advising that all players were cleared to play in the 2007 playoffs, NZ Football overturned their earlier advice with their Appeal Committee decision. This decision has been upheld by the Court for Arbitration in Sport. Coastal Spirit FC mens first team will play in the 2008 Division 1 (the old Qualifying League) with the aim of promotion to the Mainland Premier League for the 2009 season. http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#mar1108 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:15:01 +1300 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#mar0408 Coastal Spirit Tournament Final, Western v Chch Utd now 8pm Tuesday 11 March, preceded at 6.15pm by 3rd place Nomads V Ferrymead Bays. http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#mar0408 Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:05:01 +1300 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#feb2808 Coastal Spirit FC website on-line at http://www.coastalspirit.co.nz/ http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#feb2808 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:50:01 +1300 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#feb1408 Coastal Spirit FC first game is against Christchurch United on Thursday 14 February. http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#feb1408 Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:50:01 +1300 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#jan2608 Coastal Spirit FC first game is against Halswell United on Thursday 14 February. http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#jan2608 Sat, 26 Jan 2008 21:30:01 +1300 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#jan2108 Symon Beedles, Rangers' 2007 Player of the Year, has been named in Canterbury United's squad for the 2008 National Youth League. http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#jan2108 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 12:30:01 +1300 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#nov15 NZF has, following an appeal from Burnside, overturned Mainland Football's decsion prior to the playoffs to clear eligibility of a Rangers player. Rangers are now intending to launch a counter-claim and look forward to it resulting in Coastal Spirit FC playing in the 2008 Mainland Premier League. http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#nov15 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 12:00:01 +1300 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#nov11 The name for the joint venture between Rangers and New Brighton has been announced as "Coastal Spirit FC". http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#nov11 Sun, 11 Nov 2007 18:00:01 +1300 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#nov11a Rangers goalkeeper Ingrid Bain has appeared as a substitute for Mainland Pride in the National Womens League, losing 4-2 to Capital. http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#nov11a Sun, 11 Nov 2007 18:00:01 +1300 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#nov07 Rangers AFC Yearbooks and statistics containing details up to and including the 2007 season are now available. 4 volumes: Mens (2 volumes), womens and junior sections. http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#nov07 Wed, 07 Nov 2007 01:10:01 +1300 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#nov05 Yusaku Okubo and Micahel Fifii have made their national league debuts for Canterbury United in the 3-1 home loss to Hawke's Bay United. http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#nov05 Mon, 05 Nov 2007 12:10:01 +1300 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#nov03 Applications are invited for the amalagmaetd Rangers and New Brighton club for the following Mainland Premier, Womens Premier, Reserve and U19 coaching and management positions for the 2008 season: Head Coach; Assistant Coach; Manager. http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#nov03 Sat, 03 Nov 2007 17:15:01 +1300 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#oct31a Rangers AFC AGM has approved the proposed merger with New Brighton. http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#oct31a Wed, 31 Oct 2007 13:15:01 +1300 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#oct31 Rangers AFC Life Member, Albert Sikma died on 27 October. http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#oct31 Wed, 31 Oct 2007 13:15:01 +1300 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#oct22 Rangers' Michael Fifii and Yusaku Okubo have both played in Canterbury United's pre-seaosn friendly as they warm up for the national league, NZFC. http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#oct22 Mon, 22 Oct 2007 19:45:01 +1300 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#oct08 http://flickr.com/photos/fraew/sets/72157602103271278/ 63 Photographs by Chris Andrews of Mainland Premier League Playoff Leg 2: Burnside 1 Rangers 2, QEII Stadium, 15 September 2007. http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#oct08 Mon, 08 Oct 2007 13:25:01 +1300 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#sep29 Link to Powerpoint presentation of a proposal to merge Rangers AFC and New Brighton AFC. http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#sep29 Sat, 29 Sep 2007 13:25:01 +1200 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#sep27 Details of another upcoming meeting of to discuss issues regarding a proposal to merge Rangers AFC and New Brighton AFC. http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#sep27 Thu, 27 Sep 2007 12:25:01 +1200 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#sep22 Details of an upcoming meeting of to discuss issues regarding a proposal to merge Rangers AFC and New Brighton AFC. http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#sep22 Sat, 22 Sep 2007 14:40:01 +1200 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#sep17 Details of MPL playoff leg 2: Rangers win second leg 2-1 after Rangers drew 0-0 with Burnside in the first leg of the MPL playoff; second leg match report. http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#sep17 Mon, 17 Sep 2007 17:55:01 +1200 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#sep16 First Team Player of the Year and Players' Player of the Year were won by Symon Beedles (Men) and Kassia Ford (Women). Also link to list of all senior award winners. http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#sep16 Sun, 16 Sep 2007 21:45:01 +1200 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#sep15 Details of MPL playoff leg 2: Rangers win second leg 2-1 after Rangers drew 0-0 with Burnside in the first leg of the MPL playoff; second leg match report to follow. http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#sep15 Sat, 15 Sep 2007 17:30:01 +1200 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#sep13 Details of MPL playoff leg 2: Rangers drew 0-0 with Burnside in the first leg of the MPL playoff; second leg Sat 15 Sep QEII http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#sep13 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 23:00:01 +1200 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#sep8 Rangers drew 0-0 with Burnside in the first leg of the MPL playoff; second leg Sat 15 Sep QEII http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#sep8 Sat, 08 Sep 2007 19:00:01 +1200 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#sep4 Rangers play Burnside 12 noon, Saturday September 8 at Eric Adam Park in first leg of MPL playoff, following a 2-0 Rangers win over Ferrymead Bays. http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#sep4 Tue, 04 Sep 2007 20:10:01 +1200 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#aug27 Presidents B and Spikes (Masters 45) have qualified for their Cuup Finals on 12 Noon, Saturday 1 September at Warren Park. http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#aug27 Mon, 27 Aug 2007 13:20:01 +1200 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#aug24c Rangers' defender Adam Cowen had an absolutely outstanding peromance for New Zealand in a narrow 1-0 loss to North Korea in the U17 World Cup. http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#aug24c Fri, 24 Aug 2007 22:00:01 +1200 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#aug24b Rangers players included in the Mainland Football Awartds Finalists include Adam Cowen, Inga Bain and Erin heine. http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#aug24b Fri, 24 Aug 2007 22:00:01 +1200 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#aug24a Rangers' defender Adam Cowen has been named to start for New Zealand v North Korea in the FIFA U-17 Men's World Cup in South Korea, 24 August 2007. http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#aug24a Fri, 24 Aug 2007 15:10:01 +1200 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#aug24 Rangers' defender Adam Cowen has been named to start for New Zealand v North Korea in the FIFA U-17 Men's World Cup in South Korea, 24 August 2007. http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#aug24 Fri, 24 Aug 2007 12:00:01 +1200 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#aug10 Striker, Hue Frame has signed for Limavady United in the Irish Premier League. http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#aug10 Fri, 10 Aug 2007 17:00:01 +1200 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#aug05 Rangers have won the Presidents B league championship. http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#aug05 Sun, 05 Aug 2007 10:00:01 +1200 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#jul24 Rangers' defender Adam Cowen has been named in the 21-player squad for next month's FIFA U-17 Men's World Cup in South Korea. New Zealand will play Brazil, England and North Korea from August 18-24. http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#jul24 Tue, 24 Jul 2007 18:00:01 +1200 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#jul01 John Moore, who played for Rangers at Junior, Senior and Masters levels died unexpectedly. Funeral on Tuesday 3 July. http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#jul01 Sun, 1 Jul 2007 22:10:01 +1200 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#jun29 All Junior Football cancelled for Saturday 30 June. http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#jun29 Fri, 29 Jun 2007 22:10:01 +1200 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#jun21 Fortnight review for 9-20 June including Mainland Leagues, English Cup, and lower league success. http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#jun21 Thu, 21 Jun 2007 16:00:01 +1200 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#jun05 Weekend review for 2-4 June including Mainland Leagues, Chatham Cup and Reta Fitzpatrick Cup. http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#jun05 Tue, 5 Jun 2007 20:45:01 +1200 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#may31 MPL loss despite Michael Fifi debut http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#may31 Thu, 31 May 2007 23:45:01 +1200 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#may22 Rangers beat United in Chatham Cup round 1 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#may22 Tue, 22 May 2007 22:00:01 +1200 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#may15 Mens and Womens first teams lose, but Presidents B continue to top table http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#may15 Wed, 16 May 2007 00:10:01 +1200 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#may08a WPL: Mainland PDA 2 Rangers 3 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#may08a Tue, 8 May 2007 21:45:01 +1200 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#may08 Rangers to play Avon in English Cup, Rangers v New Brighton in RFC. http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#may08 Tue, 8 May 2007 16:20:01 +1200 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#may07 Both Presidents sides top the tables. http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#may07 Mon, 7 May 2007 22:20:01 +1200 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#may02 CCC after heavy rain have closed Cuthberts Green for training 2 May and 3 May. http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#may02 Wed, 2 May 2007 14:40:01 +1200 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#may01 Women move to second place; Mens first team slump 0-8. http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#may01 Tue, 1 May 2007 21:15:01 +1200 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#apr24 Nelson Suburbs 2 Rangers 4 - First win of season in MPL. http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#apr24 Tue, 24 Apr 2007 23:30:01 +1200 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#apr17 Still no goals for mens first team, but other teams score. http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#apr17 Tue, 17 Apr 2007 23:58:01 +1200 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#apr13 Senior grades commence this weekend. Womens first team postponed. Mens first team in bottom of table clash at home to Halswell. http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#apr13 Fri, 13 Apr 2007 20:30:01 +1200 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#apr12 Mens first team get closer to scoring; Womens first team move up to second place. http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#apr12 Thu, 12 Apr 2007 22:30:01 +1200 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#apr06 Rangers at Nomads on Saturday and host Woolston Tech on Monday in MPL. Mens Reserves and Womens First Team each look to continue after a good start last weekend. http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#apr06 Fri, 6 Apr 2007 14:20:01 +1200 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#apr5 Rangers at home to Christchurch United in Chatham Cup Round 1, 19 May. http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#apr5 Thu, 5 Apr 2007 11:30:01 +1200 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#apr3 Richmond's Solomon Islanders tear Rangers' defence apart 4-0 in Mainland Premier League. In contrast, Rangers' mens reserves and womens first teams make winning starts to their League seasons. http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#apr3 Tue, 3 Apr 2007 12:30:01 +1200 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#mar30 Alan Walker takes over from Harry McCosh as mens first team coach and starts with a visit from Richmond City. Meanwhile, Rangers will play Avon United in the Womens Premier League... http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#mar30 Fri, 30 Mar 2007 17:00:01 +1200 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#mar28 Bob Carter, Director of Coaching at Rangers, 1972-1977, has died aged 77. http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#mar28 Wed, 28 Mar 2007 16:40:01 +1200 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#mar27 Rangers' Mens Reserves and Womens Reserves each finish 7th place in New Brighton Tournaments. Mens first team lose 6-0 to Western in MPL. http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#mar27 Wed, 28 Mar 2007 16:40:01 +1200 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#mar23 MPL: Rangers to play Western at English Park, Sunday 25 March 2.30pm. Also details of New Brighton Tournament 7/8 playoffs. http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#mar23 Fri, 23 Mar 2007 12:10:01 +1200 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#mar11 Technical win 2007 UMBRO Rangers Tournament: Final - Technical 0 Western 0 aet (Tech win 4-2 pens). http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#mar11 Mon, 12 Mar 2007 15:50:01 +1300 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#mar10 The 2007 UMBRO Rangers Tournament Final Programme is now available as a PDF for downloading and printing. Final is Western v Technical at 3pm Sunday 11 March, Eric Adam Park. http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#mar10 Sat, 10 Mar 2007 20:10:01 +1300 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#mar6 Western v Tech to play in UMBRO Rangers Tournament Final. http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#mar6 Wed, 7 Mar 2007 15:00:01 +1300 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#mar1 Halswell through; Worst results for Rangers since 1970. http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#mar1 Sat, 3 Mar 2007 18:50:01 +1300 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#feb27 Group B topped by Nomads; Group A still tight. http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#feb27 Wed, 28 Feb 2007 14:50:01 +1300 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#feb22 Rangers out of 2007 UMBRO Rangers Tournament, but Rangers still have one group game to play. http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#feb22 Sat, 24 Feb 2007 22:00:01 +1300 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#feb20 Wins for Western and Tech in the 2007 UMBRO Rangers Tournament. http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#feb20 Thu, 22 Feb 2007 10:50:01 +1300 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#feb15 Western squeeze past Rangers 1-0 in the 2007 UMBRO Rangers Tournament. http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#feb15 Sun, 18 Feb 2007 20:50:01 +1300 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#feb14 Avon United upset Bays 1-0, while records tumble as Nomads demolish Christchurch United 6-0 in the 2007 UMBRO Rangers Tournament. http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#feb14 Wed, 14 Feb 2007 12:00:01 +1300 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#feb12 The 2007 UMBRO Rangers Tournament Programme is now available as a PDF for downloading and printing. Tournament commences Tuesday 13 February. http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#feb12 Mon, 12 Feb 2007 13:00:01 +1300 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#feb01 Rangers AFC have re-launched the club's website. The site has a new domain name and can be viewed at http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/. This site replaces the old geocities.com/rangersafc/ site. http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#feb01 Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:01 +1300 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#jan10 Top 8 Christchurch clubs will meet at Eric Adam Park on Tuesday and Thursday nights 13 Feb - 6 March in the 2007 UMBRO Rangers Pre-Season Tournament http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#jan10 Wed, 10 Jan 2007 00:00:01 +1300 http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#jan07 Rangers AFC Year Book and statistics containing details up to and including the 2006 season is now available. http://www.rangersafc.org.nz/news/index.html#jan07 Sun, 07 Jan 2007 00:00:01 +1300