NZAFF

18/09/2026

🇳🇿 NEW ZEALAND OFFICIALS HEADING TO ITALY! 🇮🇹

NZAFF is proud to congratulate James Lissaman and Rob Goodman, selected to officiate at the 2026 European Youth Flag Football Championships in Italy, 24–26 September. A fantastic opportunity to represent New Zealand, gain international experience and continue developing on the world stage.

Congratulations, James & Rob — we’re proud to have you representing Aotearoa! 🏈🌍

15/09/2026

What an unforgettable weekend in Melbourne for our New Zealand Showcase teams! 🇳🇿

Women: NZ 12–20 Australia
Men: NZ 34–0 Australia

Our athletes and coaches had a phenomenal experience, proudly representing New Zealand American Football, their clubs, families and communities.

Congratulations to everyone involved—we are incredibly proud of you! 🏈🇳🇿

Check out NFL Australia & NZ for all the highlights.

05/09/2026

Happy Fathers Day to all the great dads out there ❤️

02/09/2026

🏈🇳🇿 2027 NZ IRONBLACKS STAFF RECRUITMENT NOW OPEN

With the 2027 Festival of Football on the Gold Coast in our sights, preparations for our next NZ Ironblacks campaign are underway.

Building on the commitment and foundations of our 2026 programme, we are seeking experienced leaders, emerging coaches and managers, and new contributors ready to serve our athletes and help our teams represent New Zealand with pride.

All 2027 positions are open, and our valued 2026 staff are welcome to reapply.

⏰ Applications close Friday, 11 September 2026 at 5:00pm
🔗 Full details and application form in our bio

08/08/2026

🇳🇿 Congratulations to our AFOA officials, Don McMillan and Paul Brown, on their selection to represent New Zealand at the 2026 IFAF World Flag Football Championships in Germany!

Their selection reflects the countless hours of hard work and dedication they’ve put into officiating the game. We know they’ll represent AFOA and New Zealand with pride on the world stage.

Wishing Don and Paul all the best for the tournament, taking place 13–16 August. Go well! 🏈

08/08/2026

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The "Iron Blacks" is the name of New Zealand's American Football team. They played and beat Australia in a match recently, and as Neueli Mauafu reports, it's chock full of Pacific Islands players keen to see the sport expand over here.

05/08/2026

📣 NZAFF Annual General Meeting

Sunday, 4 October 2026 | 12pm | Via Zoom

All members are welcome to attend; however, only registered club delegates may speak or vote on AGM matters.

https://www.sporty.co.nz/nzamericanfootball/newsarticle/168627?newsfeedId=2073886

30/07/2026

🏈🇳🇿 NEW ZEALAND vs AUSTRALIA FLAG FOOTBALL SHOWCASE

A huge congratulations to the athletes and National Team coaches heading to Melbourne for the Flag Football Showcase at the Kickoff Festival on Friday, 11 September!

This opportunity reflects the talent, commitment and contribution each athlete continues to make to New Zealand Flag Football, and we are incredibly proud to see them take the field.

While this is not an official international fixture or a formally selected New Zealand National Team, it remains a prestigious opportunity to represent New Zealand Flag Football, showcase our talent and celebrate the growth of the game across Oceania.

Thank you to the organising committee for the invitation—we cannot wait to see this group light up the showcase! 🇳🇿🇦🇺🔥

Follow for ticketing and programme details. https://www.sporty.co.nz/nzamericanfootball/newsarticle/168453?newsfeedId=2073886 #

29/07/2026

🏆 BOYS FINALS 🏆

What a championship battle! 🔥 Southern Cross Campus and Rutherford College put on an incredible display of flag football, leaving everything on the field in a thrilling final. Congratulations to Rutherford College on being crowned the 2026 Boys Champions!

29/07/2026

🏁 FLAG GIRL FINALS 🏁

Manurewa High School and Rutherford left it all on the floor, but there could only be one champion. Congratulations to Manurewa High School on taking out the win! 💚