By Liam Swiggs Auckland has been granted a licence to enter the A-League next year, with the club to be backed by American billionaire Bill Foley. It marks the first time ever New Zealand will have two separate sporting franchises in a single Australian competition - and with the NRL looking to expand to 18 teams... read full story
"it symbolises the fresh start, the rising from the ashes, and the incredible Wellington support that has come out"