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
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
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
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
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
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
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