Burning Ambition - The Centenary of Australia-New Zealand Football Ashes P.J. Laverty left nothing out on the

left nothing out on the pitch

April 2025

he meets football hooligans

respects and celebrates the pioneering efforts of those from both nations which inspire us still

and visiting Arsenal player Tom Whittaker

Burning Ambition - The Centenary of Australia-New Zealand Football Ashes P.J. Laverty left nothing out on theFor the men involved, the Dunedin first Test of international football between Australia and New Zealand on June 17, 1922, was the first day of the future. The coming of age of the game would see not only international football but also domestic discussions about professionalism, relationships with Asia, FIFA membership, reorganising Empire contact and Olympic Games ambitions. The 1922 series, followed a year later by return matches in Australia, were