Turf wars: Why cup-winning footballer won’t play on artificial grass
Central League side is without their key defender due to the artificial grass surface.
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Stay ‘ruthless’: Coach’s call to players as they hunt crucial wins
As football's Central League heats up, Napier City Rovers seek move up points table.
Hot shots: Goals aplenty as Rovers surge up the points table
Attack on form as top-of-table teams beckon for Napier City Rovers.
Football: Young Kiwi prospect putting in the hard yards on and off the pitch
When the full-time whistle blows, Alex Mort starts thinking about heading to work.
Emphatic Rovers return to winning ways, next stop Wembley
Sharp-shooters fire as Central League football action heats up
Central League MVP out to end the pain game
A key Napier City Rovers player on the frustration of not turning strong games into wins.
Raising the roof: Businessman shells out half a million dollars for special 50th birthday gift
Businessman talks about his $500,000 birthday present to his beloved footy club.
Home rules: Rovers look for winning form at home
Goal to make sure home ground advantage is used to the maximum.
Cheers to 50 years: Napier City Rovers’ history of stars, famous wins, a future rugby international and even a ‘hex’ on the club
Rovers revealed: The supposed 'hex' and a star who went on to play against the All Blacks
Dumped by Manchester City: Size no problem now for Napier City Rovers signing
Premier League giants discarded rising teen - now he is plying his trade in New Zealand.
Napier City Rovers' moving gesture to Cyclone Gabrielle victims
The football team honoured victims with black armbands and on-field showings.
Points on the road crucial as Rovers return to action
Iconic football club out to start 50th anniversary season in strong form.
Game of their lives: The football heroes who refuse to quit the club they love
Former stars still serve Napier football club long after hanging up their boots.
Cup triumphs and football heroes to be toasted at 50th celebration
Red carpet set to be laid out to returning sporting heroes of famous club.
Players ditch footy boots for gumboots to help families who lost everything
Kind-hearted football player describes Cyclone Gabrielle damage as 'unbelievable'.
Cyclone Gabrielle generosity: Football family rallies around Hawke’s Bay kids
Football gear donations and fundraising drive launched to help battling Hawke's Bay kids.
Football team has points to prove and secure
Napier City Rovers have national points to both prove, and secure over next two weeks
Blues ‘brothers’: The bond that unites Rovers’ teenaged tyros
Two teenagers are proving their worth for Napier City Rovers in the National League.
Footballer's inspirational journey: From refugee camp to MVP
Young footballer has followed an inspirational journey both on and off the pitch.
'It was gutting': How football player's 'brief' UK trip turned into 30-month 'nightmare'
Sportsman opens up on how Covid-19's closed borders kept him out of NZ for 30 months.
'Pressure is a privilege': Rising goalkeeper opens up on secrets to success
Goalkeeper Oscar Mason was a penalty save hero for Napier City Rovers last weekend.
On target: Striker's goal as Rovers take aim at National League opposition
Canadian import welcomed like 'family' to Napier - urges teammates to aim high.
'Right side of my body was paralysed': Football player fights back from mini-stroke
Napier City Rovers star battles back from mini-stroke.
Rovers Return: Provincial powerhouses ready for football's top flight
Big guns await Napier City Rovers - but six-hour bus trips to games set to be shelved.
Ultimate goal: Rovers' mission to return to the big league
Football club out to write another winning chapter in their very proud history