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Young Rover eyes American scholarship and becoming pro footballer
He joined the club at 6 and values it as his boyhood team.

Inside the Rovers: Teen’s Dream
US scholarship and going pro fuel the desire of young footballing hopeful Ethan Spence. Video / Neil Reid

Inside the Rovers: Match Fit
Hard work has begun on the training pitch ahead of big football season ahead for Napier City Rovers.

Wedding bells and pre-season slog for Napier City Rovers captain
Summer's been all about wedding bells and hard graft in training for inspirational leader.

Watch: Triumphs, tears and tenacity – a year inside leading Kiwi football team
Watch: The Herald spent a year in camp with a top NZ football club – catch all the drama.

From charity to defeating champions: Napier City Rovers beat title holders 3-2
First they delivered presents at Ronald McDonald House - then they delivered on the pitch.

Inside the Rovers: From the Heart
Napier City Rovers’ Fergus Neil and Adam Hewson made a special visit to Ronald McDonald House on Saturday, then hours later their team delivered big time on the pitch.

Inside the Rovers: Down But Not Out
Late goal a heartbreaker, but Napier City Rovers ready to rise again in National League round-robin finale.

How Napier City Rovers can make the National League final
National League final hope not lost despite gutting Napier City Rovers defeat.

Inside the Rovers: Don’t Stop Believing
Napier City Rovers responded to coach Bill Robertson’s halftime challenge to secure a crucial National League win. Video / Neil Reid

Napier City Rovers' sights on National League glory
With three rounds to go, team remain in the hunt for grand final spot.

Brothers in arms: The footballing siblings who live, play and also got red-carded together
Blues Brothers: Ethan Richards on his on- and off-pitch relationship with brother Kieran.

Inside the Rovers: Blues Brothers
Brothers Ethan and Kieran Richards share a lot on and off the football pitch. Video / Neil Reid

Inside the Rovers: To the Max
Napier City Rovers forward Max Chretien has made a big impact in his return to the New Zealand football scene. Video / Neil Reid

Rovers united: Bonding on and off the field
'Super-tight' team spirit includes eight footballers living in the same complex.

Controversial call and finishing cost Napier City Rovers top spot
Watch: Match officials called 'really poor' - penalty not given after striker cut down.

Inside the Rovers: Video Nasty
Despite remaining unbeaten and second in the National League, Napier City Rovers weren’t in a mood to celebrate on Sunday. Video / Neil Reid

The values driving Napier City Rovers up the National League ladder
Talent isn’t always enough to succeed in high-pressure situations.

Inside the Rovers: Fronting Up
Teenaged defender Jack Albertini talks about the special bond within Napier City Rovers and his rapid rise. Video / Neil Reid

Inside the Rovers: Statement of Intent
Napier City Rovers unleashed scoreboard pain on former goalkeeper in National League opener. Video / Neil Reid

Napier City Rovers aim high after rampant first-up National League win
Stunning start backs up Napier City Rovers' hopes of doing well in the National League.