Black armbands will be worn by Napier City Rovers players throughout 2023 as a mark of respect to those who tragically lost their lives in Cyclone Gabrielle - and as a sign of support for their beloved region as Hawke’s Bay continues the massive clean-up after the deadly storm.
Auckland’s floods unearthed a precious medal for Kiwi football great Michele Cox, carrying special memories of her professional career. Suzanne McFadden was there when she saved it from the skip bin.
Napier City Rovers launch their 2023 Central League campaign in Wellington on Saturday – the first of two successive games on the road. Coach Bill Robertson talked to Neil Reid about what lies ahead and a tactic he hopes will end the away-trip blues that hampered them last season
A group of ageing local football heroes are still unleashing magic on their much-loved home ground decades after they hung up their boots. Neil Reid spent time with Napier City Rovers’ star-studded Grey Squad.
Former England captain Gary Lineker will not present a football highlights show on the BBC until an agreement is reached on his social media use, the network said on Saturday.
The All Whites will feature most of their big names for the upcoming series with China — though the wait continues to see Sarpreet Singh and Ryan Thomas back in the silver fern.
