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    Canberra's entry into men's A-League football has been postponed by at least a season due to funding and recruitment uncertainties - Auckland FC will still be part of the next competition, but 13 teams means the introduction of byes

    Canberra's entry into men's A-League football has been postponed by at least a season due to funding and recruitment uncertainties - Auckland FC will still be part of the next competition, but 13 teams means the introduction of byes


    Former hooker Corey Flynn will join All Blacks mentor Scott Robertson's staff as a throwing coach - David Hill remains in charge of the kicking brief.



    The race to secure the 18th entry into league's NRL remains intense with a Perth-based side now considered favourite over Papua New Guinea.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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