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Papakura City

Green Army marches back into Lotto NRFL after five-year absence

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Ngaruawahia United have returned to football’s Lotto NRFL after clinching the second leg of their promotion play-off series against Papakura City. The men in green beat ‘Kura 2-1 at their home ground of Centennial Park to take out the series … Read More

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Preview: Now or never for Ngaruawahia and Papakura as series reaches climax

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It’s now or never for two clubs who meet on Saturday to decide which of them returns to the Lotto NRFL second division, and which will spend another season in their regional competition. Ngaruawahia United face Papakura City in the … Read More

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Second half fightback keeps Papakura City’s hopes of promotion alive

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A goal five minutes into added time earned Papakura City a 2-2 draw in the first leg of their two-match Lotto NRFL promotion play-off series against WaiBOP Premiership title holders Ngaruawahia United. With time running out under the lights of … Read More

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Ngaruawahia United sign Auckland City midfielder on eve of promotion play-off

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Promotion hopefuls Ngaruawahia United have signed veteran midfielder Mario Bilen on the eve of their first Lotto NRFL promotion play-off clash with Papakura City. Bilen (37) left Auckland City last month after helping the club win 28 major honours and … Read More

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Preview: Lotto NRFL play-off between Ngaruawahia United and Papakura City

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A two-legged promotion play-off series will decide the fates of Ngaruawahia United and Papakura City, two clubs both trying to return to Lotto NRFL competition. Ngaruawahia are aiming to return after an absence of five years. They finished fifth in … Read More

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New dates for Lotto NRFL second division promotion play off series

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New dates have been confirmed for the two-legged play-off series between Ngaruawahia United and Papakura City to decide which club will take the last remaining place in this year’s Lotto NRFL second division. The first leg will be staged under … Read More

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Lotto NRFL play-off series postponed due to COVID-19 outbreak

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Administrators have been forced to postpone this month’s two-match play-off series to decide whether Papakura City or Ngaruawahia United will earn promotion to the Lotto NRFL second division. In a post on the federation’s Facebook page, Northern Region Football advised: … Read More

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World Cup goalscoring hero Smeltz making his name as a coach

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Former All Whites striker Shane Smeltz is building his reputation as a professional coach working with players in Queensland. Under the banner of Shane Smeltz Football, runs an academy for promising young players and provides coaching services to A-League club … Read More

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Papakura City recognise Clare Elson’s contribution with Life Membership

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Long-time volunteer Clare Elson has been recognised for her contributions to Papakura City FC with a Life Membership. The club granted her the honour at their Annual General Meeting this summer, adding her to a list of those who have … Read More

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Two-match series to decide which club takes last Lotto NRFL spot

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Two former Northern League clubs will go head-to-head in March to decide which of them will fill the last vacant spot in this year’s Lotto NRFL Division Two. Papakura City will meet WaiBOP Premiership title winners Ngaruawahia United in a … Read More

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Wednesday June 29 (5am NZT): Football Ferns v Wales, international friendly, Pineta, Spain (click here for details)

—JULY—

Sunday July 10: Spirit of Football’s The Ball leaves London on its journey to Auckland for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup (click here for details)

July 18-24: World University Futsal Championships in Portugal, with New Zealand men’s and women’s teams participating (click here for details)

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—AUGUST—

Saturday August 6: Quiz Night at Albany United, Rosedale Park (click here for details)

Wednesday August 10 (local time): Junior Ferns v Mexico, U-20 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Costa Rica (click here for details)

Saturday August 13 (local time): Junior Ferns v Germany, U-20 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Costa Rica (click here for details)

Tuesday August 16 (local time): Junior Ferns v Colombia, U-20 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Costa Rica (click here for details)

August 29-September 6: International window; plans for two friendlies for Football Ferns

—SEPTEMBER—

Tuesday September 6 (6pm-8pm): Friends of Football 2021 & 2022 AGMs (click here for details)

Thursday September 22 (k/off TBC): Socceroos v All Whites, centenary international, venue TBC, Australia (click here for details)

Sunday September 25 (4pm): All Whites v Socceroos, centenary international, Eden Park, Auckland (click here for details)

—OCTOBER—

Sunday October 9: Japan v Football Ferns (kick off TBC) – (click here for details)

Date to be confirmed: Memorial service for former All White Ian Ormond (click here for details)

Wednesday October 12 (10am, NZT): New Zealand v Chile, FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, PJN Stadium, Margao, India (click here for details)

Saturday October 15 (10am, NZT): New Zealand v Nigeria, FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, PJN Stadium, Margao, India (click here for details)

Tuesday October 18 (10am, NZT): New Zealand v Germany, FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, PJN Stadium, Margao, India (click here for details)

Saturday October 22: Draw at Auckland’s Aotea Centre for 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup to be co-hosted in NZ and Australia

—NOVEMBER—

November 7-15: Plans for two international friendlies for Football Ferns

November 21: Opening game of 2022 FIFA World Cup (men) in Qatar

—DECEMBER—

December 19: Final of FIFA World Cup finals (men) in Qatar

— 2023—

—MARCH–

March 20-28, 2023: Two-match international window for the All Whites.

—JUNE—

June 12-20, 2023: Two-match international window for the All Whites.

—JULY—

July 20, 2023: Opening game of 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup at Eden Park, Auckland (Group game 1 for Football Ferns)

July 25, 2023: Group game 2 for Football Ferns at FIFA Women’s World Cup at Sky Stadium, Wellington

July 30, 2023: Group game 3 for Football Ferns at FIFA Women’s World Cup at Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin

—AUGUST—

August 20, 2023: Final of FIFA Women’s World Cup at Stadium Australia, Sydney

—SEPTEMBER—

September 4-12, 2023: Two-match international window for the All Whites.

—OCTOBER—

October 9-17, 2023: Two-match international window for the All Whites.

—NOVEMBER—

November 13-21, 2023: Two-match international window for the All Whites.

—2024—

—MARCH—

March 18-26, 2024: Two-match international window for the All Whites.

June 2024: Oceania Nations Cup (to be confirmed)

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